Europe – Page 173 – Prologue Journal

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

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

Tuesday Briefing

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

Dysfunction Sidelines Ukraine’s Parliament as Governing Force

New York Times With the president’s party split, the government relies on formerly pro-Russian lawmakers to help it pass legislation and, the opposition says, minimize scrutiny. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/world/europe/ukraine-parliament.html

Spanish Police Find Body Where British Teenager Jay Slater Disappeared

New York Times Jay Slater disappeared on the Spanish island of Tenerife last month. A missing persons group said Monday that a body had been found with his possessions. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/world/europe/jay-slater-missing-spain-remains.html

Ukraine Battles to Contain Russian Advances Across the Front

New York Times Russian forces appear to have captured Urozhaine, a southern village taken back by Ukraine last summer. In the east, they are closing in on a key supply road. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/world/europe/ukraine-war-russia-advances.html

Manhunt in U.K. Ends With Murder Charges After Bodies Found in Suitcase

New York Times A grisly discovery last week in Bristol, England, led the police to a 34-year-old man who had stayed with the victims in London. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/world/europe/suitcase-murder-bristol-uk.html

An Insider’s Guide to the Most Mouthwatering Bakeries in Paris

New York Times By employing creative techniques, cross-cultural flavors and heirloom grains, these six Parisian boulangeries will satisfy your cravings for the crustiest baguettes, the airiest brioches and the flakiest viennoiseries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/travel/best-paris-bakeries.html

Burberry Replaces C.E.O. Amid ‘Disappointing’ Results

New York Times The British luxury group appointed Joshua Schulman to replace Jonathan Akeroyd, and said it expected earnings to suffer as an industry downturn deepens. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/business/burberry-ceo-departure.html

A Family Tour of Crete and Athens

New York Times On a family tour of Greece, the writer followed the small footsteps of some of ancient mythology’s biggest fans. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/travel/family-travel-athens-crete.html