Europe – Page 192 – Prologue Journal

Putin Vows to Make New Nuclear Missiles and Weigh Putting Them Near NATO Nations

New York Times The announcement appeared to be the Russian leader’s latest attempt to raise the stakes in his conflict with the West, coming less than two weeks after his visit to North Korea. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/russia-nuclear-missiles-nato.html

Debates in U.K. and U.S. Differ Sharply in Tone and Substance

New York Times The debates between contenders to be U.K. prime minister showed that Britain’s political culture, and the leaders who have emerged from it, are far removed from those across the ocean. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/uk-us-debate-contrast.html

Racist and Homophobic Comments Unsettle U.K. Election Campaign

New York Times Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denounced a slur used against him by a man campaigning for Reform U.K., the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/racist-homophobic-reform-uk.html

U.S. Allies in Asia and Europe Watch the Debate With a Question: What Now?

New York Times Across Asia and Europe, the event stoked concerns about American stability, both domestically and on crucial foreign policy issues like Washington’s commitment to alliances. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/biden-trump-debate-europe.html

Dutch Olympic Organizers Defend Participation of Athlete Convicted of Rape

New York Times Steven van de Velde, a beach volleyball player, spent time in prison for the 2014 rape of a 12-year-old girl. His inclusion on the Olympic team has caused a stir in the international news media. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/steven-van-de-velde-dutch-volleyball-olympics.html

Overlooked No More: Otto Lucas, ‘God in the Hat World’

New York Times His designs made it onto the covers of fashion magazines and onto the heads of celebrities like Greta Garbo. His business closed after he died in a plane crash. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/obituaries/otto-lucas-overlooked.html

At Euro 2024, a Very England Fight Misses the Point

New York Times A back and forth over the pundit’s one-word analysis of his country’s performances rests on a misconception about the media’s role. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/gary-lineker-england-euro-2024.html

What I’m Reading: Tunneling to the Past

New York Times Looking for answers, or an escape, in a fraught world. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/interpreter-books-reading-wars.html

She Wants to Save the Arts in Britain (if She Can Get Elected)

New York Times The Labour lawmaker Thangam Debbonaire has a plan to turn Britain’s ailing cultural sector around. Will she get to implement it? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/arts/labour-party-culture.html

Princess Anne Returns Home From the Hospital

New York Times Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, suffered a concussion and other injuries in an accident at her country residence, palace officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/princess-anne-home-hospital-accident.html