Europe – Page 228 – Prologue Journal

Ukraine Urges West to Allow Use of Weapons to Hit Russian Air Bases

New York Times After bombs again rained on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Western partners to permit the use of their weapons against air bases inside Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/europe/ukraine-war-zelensky-us-weapons.html

In Germany, a Tournament Runs Smoothly, but the Trains Do Not

New York Times Sweltering train cars, frequent delays and regular cancellations: At the Euro 2024 men’s soccer tournament, Germany’s faltering rail system emerges as a tough opponent. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/europe/germany-trains-euro-2024.html

An Odd Rock in a Box Gets Linked to a Shooting Star That Fell 54 Years Ago

New York Times An Austrian forest ranger picked up the rock in 1976. Decades later, scientists discovered the object’s origin story while digging through old photos. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/science/meteorite-austria-ischgl.html

The Nation Resurgent, and Borders, Too

New York Times In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/europe/the-nation-resurgent-and-borders-too.html

The Man Softening the Ground for an Extremist Germany

New York Times Björn Höcke has done more than take the far right into the mainstream. He is tilting the mainstream toward the far right. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/europe/germany-extremism-hocke-afd-nazi.html

Celebrating the Solstice at Stonehenge

New York Times To celebrate the celestial event, the ropes come down at the ancient monument, and visitors spend the night to greet the sunrise. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/travel/stonehenge-solstice-celebration.html

Why Turkey Is Euro 2024’s Second Home Team

New York Times A soccer championship has doubled as a test of identity for millions of Germans with Turkish roots. For many, picking one team to support was an easy decision. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/world/europe/european-championship-euros-germany-turkey.html

Pope’s Anti-Gay Slur Lays Bare Church’s Contradictions

New York Times The pope used homophobic slang and cautioned prelates about admitting gay men into seminaries. But ordination has also long been a refuge for gay faithful. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/world/europe/pope-slur-church-lgbtq.html

Anthony O’Reilly, Flashy Irish Tycoon Who Led Heinz Company, Dies at 88

New York Times He found success on the rugby pitch and in boardrooms, building a media empire and boosting Heinz’s profits. He declared bankruptcy after his ventures buckled in the global financial crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/business/anthony-oreilly-dead.html

Ángeles Flórez Peón, Spanish Civil War’s Last Militiawoman, Dies at 105

New York Times She was revered as an essential guardian of the country’s memory of war and repression long after the Franco dictatorship. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/world/europe/angeles-florez-peon-dead.html