• 03/13/2025

Friday Briefing

New York Times A solo news conference from President Biden. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/world/europe/biden-conference-gaza-france.html

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U.K. Government Seeks Migration Miracle Worker, Preferably in Uniform

New York Times Britain’s new center-left government is moving quickly to tackle a challenge that bedeviled its predecessors: how to prevent migrants crossing the Channel and break up trafficking gangs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/world/europe/wanted-a-miracle-worker-on-migration.html

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After France’s Election, the Far Right Is at a Crossroads

New York Times The National Rally’s campaign was marred by controversies that undercut its effort to convince voters that it was ready for power. Now, leaders are asking where the party goes from here. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/france-far-right-bardella-national-rally.html

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In Europe, Tactical Voting Was a Big Winner. In the U.S. It Is Harder.

New York Times In France and England, parties worked to limit voters’ choices to avoid splitting votes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/europe-us-tactical-voting.html

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Russia Places Yulia Navalnaya on Extremist List

New York Times The Russian agency tasked with combating terrorism financing added Yulia Navalnaya to its registry. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/russia-yulia-navalnaya-extremist-list.html

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Germany to Strip Huawei From Its 5G Networks

New York Times Major telecom companies agreed to stop using critical components made by Chinese companies in their mobile infrastructure by 2029. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/huawei-germany-ban.html

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After French Election, Voters Are Resigned to Cost-of-Living Crisis

New York Times France’s parliamentary elections were intended to bring change, but many fear the political gridlock means their struggle to pay bills will continue. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/france-elections-voter-discontent.html

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Russia Vows ‘Military Response’ to U.S. Missile Deployments in Germany

New York Times The U.S. and Germany announced episodic deployments of longer-range American missiles in Germany starting in 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/us-germany-missiles-russia.html

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Apple Settles E.U. Case by Opening Its Payment Service to Rivals

New York Times Customers in Europe may see an influx of new apps and services for making tap-and-go purchases. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/apple-european-union-antitrust.html

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Covering of Spire of Rouen Cathedral in France Catches Fire

New York Times The cause of the blaze at the cathedral in Rouen, France, whose facade Claude Monet depicted dozens of times, was unknown. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/france-fire-rouen-cathedral.html

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