Category: Europe
Vatican Issues First Report on Sex Abuse, to Immediate Criticism
New York Times The report is intended to assess efforts by the Roman Catholic Church to safeguard minors and others. Advocates for survivors called it an exercise in obfuscation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/vatican-sex-abuse-report.html
Read MoreZelensky, With Limited Options, Seeks a Path Forward for Ukraine
New York Times A muted response to Ukraine’s “victory plan” and steep challenges on the battlefield leave Kyiv searching for a Plan B. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-russia-war.html
Read MoreTuesday Briefing
New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/briefing/trump-rally-unrwa-ukraine.html
Read MoreIn U.K. Budget, Labour’s First Big Political Moment Offers Risk and Reward
New York Times British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has stumbled since his party won a landslide victory, but the financial plan to be announced on Wednesday offers a possible relaunch. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/uk-budget-labour-starmer.html
Read MoreHow Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election
New York Times Eight years after Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, foreign influence with American voters has grown more sophisticated. That could have outsize consequences in the 2024 race. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/technology/election-interference-russia-china-iran.html
Read MoreBritish Labour Lawmaker Suspended After Punches Thrown
New York Times Video that emerged over the weekend appeared to show Mike Amesbury, a Labour party lawmaker, hitting a man in the face and then repeatedly landing more body blows. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/british-labour-lawmaker-punch-video.html
Read MoreUkraine Braces for Russian Assault in Kursk Using North Korean Troops
New York Times Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow’s efforts to dislodge invading Ukrainian forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/ukraine-russia-north-korean-troops.html
Read MoreFor First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany
New York Times The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/business/volkswagen-plant-closures-germany.html
Read MoreGérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March
New York Times The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/gerard-depardieu-sexual-assault-trial.html
Read MoreGérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March
New York Times The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/depardieus-sexual-assault-trial-postponed.html
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