Europe – Page 281 – Prologue Journal

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times The opening of Donald Trump’s Manhattan trial. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/23/briefing/trump-trial-israel-intelligence-resign.html

U.K. Pushes Through Rwanda Deportation Bill

New York Times Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/europe/uk-rwanda-deportation-bill-migrants.html

Huw Edwards, a Top BBC Anchor, Resigns After 40 Years

New York Times Mr. Edwards had been off the air since July, when he was accused of paying for sexually explicit images, and he cited medical reasons for his decision to quit. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/europe/huw-edwards-bbc-resign.html

Britain Memorializes a Queen, With Smiles and Bronze Corgis

New York Times Sculptors have immortalized past British monarchs with imposing, stern-faced statues. For Queen Elizabeth II, they’re taking a different approach. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/arts/design/queen-elizabeth-statues.html

Review: ‘Grenfell’ Sees Tower Fire Through Residents’ Eyes

New York Times At St. Ann’s Warehouse, this documentary play about a London fire is blood-boiling and aggrieved. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/theater/grenfell-review.html

Germany Arrests 3 Suspected of Passing Secrets to China

New York Times Sensitive naval data, along with a high-powered laser, were obtained for China by three German citizens, according to prosecutors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/europe/germany-china-spying-arrests.html

For Sale: A Rare Klimt Portrait, Valued at $32 Million. But of Whom?

New York Times The painting’s re-emergence after decades has come with a swirl of questions about its subject, one of three related teenage girls. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/arts/design/klimt-sale-vienna.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times The implications of Israel’s attack on Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/briefing/iran-israel-congress-aid-myanmar.html

‘Cheated’: Chinese Doping Case Roils Swimming

New York Times An American who won silver in Tokyo calls for an investigation. A British gold medalist demands bans. But the most bitter fight was between antidoping leaders. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping.html

Vote to Resume U.S. Military Aid Is Met With Relief in Ukraine

New York Times Much-needed items like artillery shells could start arriving relatively quickly, but experts say it could take weeks before U.S. assistance has a direct impact on the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/europe/ukraine-military-aid-bill.html