Category: Europe
France’s Far-Right Leader Says the National Rally Is Ready to Govern
New York Times If he becomes prime minister after snap elections, Jordan Bardella, the party’s president, said he would represent all. But he also said dual citizens should not hold some “sensitive” jobs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/world/europe/frances-far-right-leader-says-the-national-rally-is-ready-to-govern.html
Read MoreIn Greece, Another Tourist Found Dead Amid Scorching Heat Wave
New York Times At least 10 foreign tourists have gone missing or been found dead this year in Greece after going for a hike, often in scorching temperatures. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/world/europe/greece-heat-tourist-deaths.html
Read More‘It’s All Happening Again.’ The Supply Chain Is Under Strain.
New York Times As Houthi rebels intensify strikes on vessels headed for the Suez Canal, global shipping prices are soaring, raising fears of product shortages and delays. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/business/global-shipping-rates.html
Read MoreHajj Deaths in Saudi Arabia: What to Know
New York Times The number of deaths during the annual Islamic pilgrimage raised questions about Saudi Arabia’s preparations for intense heat and unregistered participants. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/world/europe/hajj-mecca-explainer.html
Read MorePrincess Anne Hospitalized With Minor Injuries
New York Times The younger sister of King Charles III sustained a concussion after an incident on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/world/europe/princess-anne-hospitalized-uk.html
Read MoreDeath Toll in Dagestan Attack Rises, Officials Say
New York Times The attack in Dagestan targeted synagogues and Orthodox churches. Russian investigators called it an act of terrorism, but it was not immediately clear who was responsible. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/world/europe/russia-attack-dagestan.html
Read MoreAn Island-to-Island Yacht Cruise in Croatia
New York Times A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/travel/croatia-sailing-budget-travel.html
Read MoreMonday Briefing
New York Times Benjamin Netanyahu said the intensive phase of Israel’s war with Hamas “is about to end.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/briefing/israel-gaza-new-phase.html
Read MoreGunmen Kill at Least 6 at Synagogue and Churches in Russian Republic
New York Times Gunmen killed at least a half-dozen police officers and a priest in Dagestan in what appeared to be coordinated attacks, local officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/europe/russia-attack-dagestan.html
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