Europe – Page 284 – Prologue Journal

At the Venice Biennale, Ukraine Offers a Bold Show, Two Years Into the Invasion

New York Times At the art world’s seminal event, national pavilions offer a place to make a strong statement. Ukraine’s message? “The war is still going on.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/arts/design/venice-biennale-ukraine.html

On the Ground at the Venice Biennale

New York Times Scenes from the pre-opening at the pivotal art event. https://www.nytimes.com/article/venice-biennale-2024.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Europe asks Israel for restraint on Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/briefing/israel-iran-ukraine-missile-russia.html

Björn Höcke of the AfD Goes on Trial in Germany

New York Times Björn Höcke, one of the most prominent far-right figures in Germany, has called the trial an attempt to suppress patriotism. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/german-far-right-hocke-trial.html

How London Became a ‘Hot Spot’ for Threats Against Iranian Journalists

New York Times Iranian reporters and broadcasters in Britain have suffered physical attacks, threats and surveillance, a report by Reporters Without Borders said, weeks after a newscaster was stabbed in London. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/europe/uk-london-iranian-journalists-repression.html

An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile

New York Times When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know it belonged to an 82-foot ichthyosaur that swam during the days of the dinosaurs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/ichthyosaur-fossil-largest.html

An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile

Russian Missile Strikes North of Kyiv Kill at Least 14, Ukraine Says

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll might rise and blamed lack of air defenses for the loss of life. At least 61 people were reported wounded. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/europe/ukraine-chernihiv-strike.html

A Timeline of Britain’s Troubled Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

New York Times The U.K. government hopes to pass a bill this week, two years after the plan was first unveiled, in an effort to override a ruling by Britain’s highest court that Rwanda is not safe for refugees. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/europe/uk-bill-asylum-rwanda.html

Reality Stars Share Their Hopes of Joining ‘The Traitors’ Cast

New York Times Reality stars and other people with some degree of fame are making no secret of their hopes to join the next cast of the hit show “The Traitors.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/style/traitors-peacock-cast.html