• 02/11/2025

Heat Wave in Ukraine Further Strains Its Electricity Grid

New York Times To prevent a collapse of the electricity system, crippled by months of Russian attacks, the authorities have imposed rolling blackouts. Experts say it’s a harbinger of what’s to come this winter. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/ukraine-heat-wave-electricity.html

Read More

How France Blocked the Far Right

New York Times The French had a far-right government before, one that collaborated with the Nazis. When casting ballots even today, that is not an easy thing to forget. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/france-left-voters-far-right.html

Read More

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times President Biden’s growing isolation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/briefing/biden-isolation-gaza-strikes.html

Read More

Russian Orthodox Church Wages a ‘Holy War’ Against Satanism, and the West

New York Times A battle has erupted in Moldova over its links to the Russian Orthodox Church, seen by many as a tool of Moscow’s influence abroad. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/russian-orthodox-church-ukraine-war-moldova.html

Read More

A Guide to the King’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace

New York Times When King Charles unveils the new U.K. government’s agenda in Parliament on Wednesday, he will be surrounded by rituals that nod to hundreds of years of history. https://www.nytimes.com/article/kings-speech-uk-parliament.html

Read More

To Revitalize Britain’s Economy, a Plan for a Stronger Government Role

New York Times The Labour Party’s economic agenda, like many other programs around the world, puts political leaders more firmly in charge of industrial policy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/business/britain-labour-industrial-policy-economy.html

Read More

Pushing Quick End to Ukraine War, Orban Plays Trump’s Messenger to E.U.

New York Times Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary has been on a self-appointed diplomatic mission that aligns with Donald J. Trump’s preferences in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/world/europe/orban-trump-ukraine-war-letter.html

Read More

Vaughan Gething, First Minister of Wales, Resigns

New York Times Vaughan Gething became the first minister of the Welsh Parliament in March. But a growing controversy over campaign financing precipitated his decision to step down. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/world/europe/wales-vaughan-gething-resigns.html

Read More

Gareth Southgate Resigns as England Coach

New York Times Despite losing the final of Euro 2024 to Spain, Southgate’s eight years in charge lifted his country’s men’s team back into the top tier of international soccer. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/world/europe/gareth-southgate-england-manager-resigns.html

Read More

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump’s running mate. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/briefing/vance-trump-biden-israel.html

Read More