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Helicopter Crash Near Volcano in Russia’s Far East Kills at Least 17

New York Times The helicopter was flying tourists in Russia’s Kamchatka region. No survivors were expected among the 22 people on board, state news agencies said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/russia-helicopter-crash-kamchatka.html

George Clooney Talks About Biden and ‘Wolfs’ With Brad Pitt

New York Times He also addressed the release plan for his new movie, “Wolfs,” co-starring Brad Pitt. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/movies/george-clooney-biden-apple-wolfs.html

Ukraine Strikes Russian Energy Facilities With Drones, Russia Says

New York Times Russian state media and local officials report fires and explosions at a number of facilities caused by drone attacks, including an oil refinery in Moscow and an energy production facility in the central region of Tver. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-energy-strikes.html

With Russia on Its Doorstep, a Ukrainian Town Packs Its Bags

New York Times Ukraine gambled that its move into Russia would draw Moscow’s forces away from the town of Pokrovsk. It didn’t happen. And now resigned residents are evacuating daily. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-evacuation-pokrovsk.html

Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill

New York Times Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/1997-lego-spill.html

What to Watch for in East German State Elections on Sunday

New York Times The prospect of a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in two state elections is only one of the problems for Chancellor Olaf Scholz. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/east-german-state-elections.html

Eiffel Tower Will Keep Olympic Rings Permanently, Mayor Says

New York Times “I want the two to remain married,” Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris said in a newspaper interview. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/world/europe/olympic-rings-eiffel-tower.html

Hvaldimir the ‘Spy’ Whale Is Found Dead in Norwegian Waters

New York Times The beluga whale, who was first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness, was seen floating in Norwegian waters on Saturday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/world/europe/hvaldimir-spy-whale-dead.html

As Ukraine Mourns a Pilot’s Death, Jet’s Crash Is Still a Mystery

New York Times In a reversal, two senior U.S. military officials say the cause of the F-16’s crash was probably not friendly fire. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/world/europe/ukraine-f16-pilot-crash.html

Norway’s Princess Martha Louise Weds Self-Proclaimed Shaman Durek Verrett

New York Times The nuptials of Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett attracted huge public interest and a streaming deal for a couple trying to reclaim their narrative after years of bad press. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/world/europe/norway-royal-wedding-martha-louise-durek-verrett.html