Europe – Page 3 – Prologue Journal

U.N. Watchdog Censures Iran Over Nuclear Program Secrecy

New York Times The action could lead to sanctions against Tehran, which has barred international monitoring of its accelerated uranium enrichment efforts. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/europe/iaea-censure-iran-nuclear.html

Trump’s Vow to End the War Could Leave Ukraine With Few Options

New York Times One question is whether the new administration and Europe will provide security guarantees to prevent Russia from taking more territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/us/politics/trump-russia-ukraine-war.html

Northvolt, Europe’s Hope for a Battery Champion, Files for Bankruptcy

New York Times The company’s woes are symptomatic of a wider malaise among companies that make batteries for electric vehicles. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/business/northvolt-battery-bankruptcy.html

Captain Tom’s Daughter Profited From the Charity in His Name

New York Times The family of Captain Tom Moore, who raised $50 million for Britain’s health service during the pandemic, has been criticized for ‘serious and repeated’ misconduct by an official inquiry. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/europe/captain-tom-daughter-charity-misconduct.html

Spain Looks to Grant Residency to Nearly 1 Million Migrants

New York Times The government said a new rules could give legal status — and work permits — to about 300,000 people a year over the next three years to address gaps in the labor market. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/europe/spain-migrants-residency-work-permits.html

First Close Up Picture of Star Outside Our Galaxy Shows a Giant About to Blow

New York Times Astronomers zoomed in on a stellar behemoth in the Larger Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy that orbits about 160,000 light-years from the Milky Way. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/science/behemoth-star-closeup-picture.html

John Prescott, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dies at 86

New York Times Mr. Prescott was a waiter on cruise ships before rising through the trade union movement and entering politics. He became one of the country’s best-known politicians under Tony Blair. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/europe/john-prescott-uk-dead.html

Ukraine Says Russia Struck It With New Missile; ICBM Claim Is Disputed

New York Times Russia struck the city of Dnipro with a volley that Ukraine said included an intercontinental ballistic missile. Western officials said an ICBM was not used. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/europe/russia-ballistic-missile-ukraine-war.html

Should Olaf Scholz Step Aside in the New Race for German Chancellor?

New York Times Increasing numbers in his own center-left party say he should, arguing for a more charismatic leader who might better their electoral chances. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/europe/olaf-scholz-germany-election.html

Bathing in Oil at a Climate Summit? It Leaves a Stain.

New York Times In Azerbaijan, site of the COP29 climate talks and a petrostate, people aren’t only proud of their oil. They swear by its health benefits and visit resorts to soak in it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/europe/cop29-azerbaijan-oil-baths.html