Europe – Page 161 – Prologue Journal

‘No One to Talk To’: The Lingering Trauma of Russian Rape in Ukraine

New York Times Prosecutors in Ukraine are pursuing cases of sexual assault by Russian soldiers, but survivors say more financial and psychological support is needed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/27/world/europe/rape-ukraine-russia-soldiers.html

When the Game Does Not End at the Final Whistle

New York Times Most soccer fans long ago internalized the idea that truth is a slippery concept. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/world/europe/olympics-morocco-argentina-score.html

Rail Sabotage Blights an Olympic Moment for France

New York Times The arson attacks were carefully planned to cause maximum disruption on a train network so vast it is virtually impossible to fully secure. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/world/europe/rail-sabotage-france-olympics.html

Roland Dumas Dies at 101; French Foreign Minister Tainted by Scandal

New York Times A lawyer and confidant of François Mitterrand, he was in the forefront of French politics for decades, only to be undone by his taste for the high life. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/world/europe/roland-dumas-dead.html

Russia Raises Key Inflation Rate to 18 Percent

New York Times The move underscored the wartime risks for the Kremlin as the government pumps enormous sums of money into the Russian economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/world/europe/russia-inflation-interest-rate.html

Scandal Hits U.K.’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ the Original ‘Dancing With the Stars’

New York Times The BBC said it would add chaperones to rehearsals after allegations of abusive behavior at a hugely popular dance show that inspired international versions. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/world/europe/strictly-come-dancing-bbc-scandal.html

Saying Goodbye to the Messy, Murderous World of ‘Elite’

New York Times A diverse cast of characters and a murder to solve each school year have helped make this teen drama one of Netflix’s longest-running original shows. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/arts/television/elite-netflix-season-eight.html

Arson Attack on France’s Rail Network: What We Know

New York Times Coordinated arson attacks on France’s national high-speed rail network have disrupted travel ahead of the opening ceremony for the Olympics in Paris. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/world/europe/frances-rail-network-attacks-paris-olympics.html

When A.I. Fails the Language Test, Who Is Left Out of the Conversation?

New York Times The use of artificial intelligence is exploding around the world, but the technology’s language models are primarily trained in English, leaving many speakers of other languages behind. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/technology/ai-language-gap.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times A new poll from the U.S. presidential race. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/briefing/election-olympics-gaza.html