Europe – Page 163 – Prologue Journal

Divers in Baltic Find What Looks Like Champagne on Shipwreck

New York Times Polish divers think they have found cases of Champagne on a 19th-century merchant vessel that sank off Sweden. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/world/europe/pop-the-cork-a-shipwreck-brims-with-unopened-sparkling-wine.html

Ukraine Detains Suspect in Killing of Iryna Farion

New York Times An 18-year-old suspect was arrested after an intense manhunt. The authorities are investigating evidence that suggests that the suspect planned the killing with others. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/world/europe/ukraine-iryna-farion-killing-arrest.html

Prince Harry Says Battle With U.K. Tabloids Deepened Family Rift

New York Times In a TV interview airing on Thursday, Harry said his dispute against some newspapers over illegal information gathering was a “central piece” of his estrangement from other royals. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/world/europe/uk-prince-harry-tabloids-royal-family.html

Kremlin Uses Olympic Ban as Another Arrow to Shoot at the West

New York Times Only 15 athletes from Russia will compete at the Paris Games, under a “neutral” designation. The Kremlin is framing the ban as part of its showdown with Western adversaries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/world/europe/russia-olympic-ban-athletes-putin.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Why Biden quit the race. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/briefing/thursday-briefing.html

How US Chips Continue to End Up in Russian Missiles

New York Times Defying sanctions, Russia has obtained nearly $4 billion in restricted chips since the war began in Ukraine. Many were shipped through a cluster of shell companies in Hong Kong. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/technology/russia-sanctions-chips.html

Dancers Drop Threat to Strike During Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

New York Times Organizers avoided disruption by agreeing to give performers on temporary contracts a greater cut of broadcast royalties. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/arts/dance/olympic-dancers-strike-opening-ceremony.html

When the Paris Olympics Begin, the Seine Is His Stage

New York Times To open the Games, the theater director Thomas Jolly has masterminded a spectacular waterborne ceremony depicting 12 scenes from French history. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/world/olympics/thomas-jolly-olympics-opening-ceremony.html

Salt Lake City Will Host 2034 Winter Olympics

New York Times The Utah capital’s victory was ratified only after Olympic officials threatened to pull the Games if the U.S. authorities undermined the World Anti-Doping Agency. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/world/olympics/salt-lake-city-winter-olympics-2034.html

Paris, City of Light and Shadows, Is Redrawn for the Olympics

New York Times The Games will usher visitors through France’s history, with events at the Grand Palais and Versailles. But, as host, Paris is also becoming a new city. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/world/olympics/paris-history-change.html