Europe – Page 168 – Prologue Journal

Canada Pledges to Hit NATO Military Spending Target by 2032

New York Times The country’s struggle to reach an informal military spending target highlights how difficult it is for the alliance to quickly bolster its abilities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/canada/canada-nato-spending.html

A Post-Euros, Post-Copa Mailbag

New York Times Euro 2024 memories, Copa América issues and the enduring allure of a winning goal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/europe/euro-2024-copa-america.html

What We Know About the Global Outage

New York Times Everything from airlines to banks to retailers were impacted in many countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/technology/microsoft-crowdstrike-outage-what-happened.html

Zelensky Is First Foreign Leader to Visit U.K. Cabinet Since Clinton

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky briefed Keir Starmer’s top team in an appearance designed to showcase Britain’s steadfast support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/europe/zelensky-uk-cabinet-ukraine.html

At ‘Slave Play’ in London, a ‘Black Out’ Night Emerges From Controversy

New York Times Critics slammed the idea of “restricting audiences on the basis of race,” but at a recent performance, Black spectators praised producers for creating a safe space. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/theater/slave-play-black-out-london.html

Russian Court to Deliver Verdict on Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal Reporter

New York Times The case against him has been repeatedly denounced by his employer, The Wall Street Journal, and the United States, but a verdict could set the stage for a prisoner exchange. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/europe/russia-court-evan-gershkovich-verdict.html

Why Do Kind Strangers Return Our Wallets?

New York Times Whoever you are, we appreciate it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/asia/lost-and-found-wallet.html

Putin Counted on Waning U.S. Interest in Ukraine. It Might Be a Winning Bet.

New York Times The arc of American foreign policy could be moving closer to the Russian president’s view of it. But he has been wrong before about the U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-trump-election.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times A pivotal moment in the White House race. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/briefing/trump-biden-gaza-france.html

Italian Monks Rebuild Quake-Ravaged Monastery, Giving Hope to Region

New York Times Eight years after devastating earthquakes ravaged central Italy, the reopening of a monastery is an inspiration for an area still struggling to recover. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/europe/italy-earthquakes-monastery-beer.html