Europe – Page 2 – Prologue Journal

Conor McGregor, U.F.C. Fighter, Is Held Liable for Sexual Assault in Ireland

New York Times The mixed martial arts fighter known as “Notorious” was ordered to pay the equivalent of $257,000 to a woman who said he raped her in 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/europe/conor-mcgregor-sexual-assault.html

Caravaggio Painting, Unseen for Decades, Goes on Display

New York Times A portrait by the artist had a public debut in Rome on Friday, after decades hidden away in a private collection. Now Italy wants to buy it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/arts/design/caravaggio-portrait-maffeo-barberini.html

Why Germany’s Economy, Once a Leader in Europe, Is Now in Crisis

New York Times The country is facing a second year of zero growth, with industry leaders gloomy and worried about potential tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/business/germany-economy-budget-elections.html

Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Accused of Spying for Russia and Iran

New York Times The Norwegian man was arrested this week in Oslo and ordered jailed pending further investigation in what the authorities called a ‘very serious case.’ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/europe/us-embassy-norway-russian-spy.html

Merkel Memoir Recalls What It Was Like Dealing With Trump and Putin

New York Times The new book by former Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany also aims to justify decisions she made that are still affecting her country and the rest of Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/europe/merkel-memoir-trump-putin.html

As Ukraine Fires U.S. Missiles, Putin Sends a Chilling Message

New York Times The Russian leader ominously declares that America risks nuclear war as it expands its aid. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/europe/ukraine-russia-us-trump-putin.html

Ukraine Cancels Parliament Session, Citing a Warning Over a Missile Attack

New York Times This is the first time Parliament has canceled a session since Russia invaded Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/europe/ukraine-parliament-canceled-missile.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump’s new choice for attorney general. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/briefing/trump-bondi-netanyahu.html

The UK Faces a Dilemma: Cozy Up to Trump or Reconnect With Europe?

New York Times A Trump administration may force Prime Minister Keir Starmer to choose between his country’s most powerful ally and its biggest trading partner. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/europe/uk-eu-us-trade-starmer-trump.html

Peter Sinfield, Lyricist for King Crimson, Dies at 80

New York Times His swirls of poetic imagery helped define progressive rock in the 1970s. He later turned his focus to pop acts like Celine Dion. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/arts/music/peter-sinfield-dead.html