Europe – Page 170 – Prologue Journal

Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal Reporter, Returns to Court in Russia

New York Times The hearing was the second in the espionage trial of Mr. Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal. The United States and The Journal have strongly rejected the charge against him. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-court-russia.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/briefing/biden-covid-trump-assassin.html

Marine Tondelier, the ‘Other Marine’ of French Politics, Hits Back

New York Times Marine Tondelier, leader of the Green Party, helped bring the left together to win France’s parliamentary elections. Now can she help keep it from falling apart? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/europe/france-green-party-marine-tondelier.html

Marine Tondelier, the Other ‘Marine’ of French Politics, Hits Back

As Clouds Gather Over Europe, Leaders Seek Unity in Churchill’s Birthplace

New York Times More than 40 European leaders will meet at Blenheim Palace on Thursday. Fears over the continent’s security, and the threat of Russia, will loom large. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/europe/europe-leaders-meet-blenheim-palace-uk-starmer.html

Pompeii Wrecked by Earthquake at Same Time as Vesuvius Eruption, Research Shows

New York Times While the volcano’s eruption was deadly, research shows that many people in the ancient Roman city died in building collapses from the earthquake associated with the outburst. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/science/pompeii-earthquake-vesuvius.html

U.K. Climate Change Committee Urges Speed in Cutting Emissions

New York Times A report by a government body that oversees efforts to reduce greenhouse gases will help underpin the Labour Party’s plans to accelerate renewable energy and other measures. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/business/britain-climate-change-energy-transition.html

Britain Approves Lab-Grown Meat for Pet Food

New York Times British dogs and cats are set to become the first animals in Europe to chow down on meat cultivated from chicken cells. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/business/britain-lab-grown-meat-pet-food.html

Plan to Rename Milan Airport After Silvio Berlusconi Sparks Protests

New York Times The decision to name Italy’s second-largest passenger hub after the divisive media mogul and politician, who died in 2023, has prompted outrage and protests. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/silvio-berlusconi-airport-protests.html

E.U. Court Rebukes European Commission Over Covid Vaccine Contracts

New York Times The court ruled that the European Commission wrongly withheld information, casting a shadow on its leader, Ursula von der Leyen, before a crucial vote on her future. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/eu-covid-vaccines.html