Category: Europe
How My War Came Home
New York Times A reporter thought of his city in the west of Ukraine as a haven from Russian bombs — until a strike hit his street. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/world/europe/ukraine-reporter-home-airstrike.html
Read MoreHungary’s Viktor Orban and European Far-Right Leaders Welcome Trump’s Return
New York Times Viktor Orban of Hungary and other right-wing European politicians hail the return of a U.S. president who shares their tough views on issues like immigration. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/world/europe/trump-populist-far-right-leaders.html
Read MoreViolent Attacks in Amsterdam Driven by Antisemitism, Israel Says
New York Times The police said 57 people were arrested amid violence tied to a soccer game between Dutch and Israeli teams. Israel said it was sending planes to help its injured citizens. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/world/europe/amsterdam-israel-soccer-fans-attacked.html
Read MoreFriday Briefing
New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/briefing/trump-tax-cuts-ukraine-russia.html
Read MoreIreland to Hold General Election: What to Know
New York Times The Republic of Ireland will hold its first general election in almost five years on Nov. 29, after Prime Minister Simon Harris said he would dissolve parliament on Friday. https://www.nytimes.com/article/ireland-general-election.html
Read MorePrince William: Past Year Hardest of Life, After Kate and Charles’ Cancer Diagnoses
New York Times While in South Africa for the Earthshot Prize, the prince told reporters that the cancer diagnoses of his wife, Catherine, and his father, King Charles, had been “brutal.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/europe/prince-william-princess-kate-king-charles.html
Read MoreInterpol Tightens Oversight After Autocrats Target Its Databases
New York Times The changes are intended to stop governments from using the world’s largest police organization to harass and monitor political dissidents. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/europe/interpol-oversight-red-notices-blue-notices-databases-abuse-dissidents.html
Read MoreEuropean Leaders Meet Amid Trump Victory and Global Uncertainty
New York Times Leaders from across Europe and beyond gathered to discuss the war in Ukraine, immigration and plans for a second Trump presidency. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/europe/europe-leaders-hungary-trump-germany.html
Read MoreWith DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist
New York Times In 79 A.D., a volcanic eruption engulfed a town’s residents. They weren’t all who scientists thought, newly extracted genetic material suggests. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/science/archaeology-dna-pompeii.html
Read MoreFor Rent: 4-Bedroom London House. The Owner? Prime Minister Keir Starmer
New York Times Keir Starmer has rented out his home in north London since moving to Downing Street, according to newly published official records. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/europe/uk-keir-starmer-home-rent.html
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