Europe – Page 314 – Prologue Journal

Ira von Fürstenberg, Jet-Setting Princess and Actress, Dies at 83

New York Times With her aristocratic lineage, high-profile husbands and famous friends, she embodied a chic life of luxury as an international social figure. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/style/ira-von-furstenberg-dead.html

With Pride and Hope, Ukraine Celebrates Oscar Win for Mariupol Documentary

New York Times Ukrainians say recognition for “20 Days in Mariupol” will help debunk Russian propaganda and refocus attention on the situation in Russian-occupied territories. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/world/europe/ukraine-20-days-mariupol-oscars.html

Princess Kate and the Royal Family: A Timeline of the Last Few Months

New York Times It’s been a busy few months for King Charles III and his family. There have been surgeries, health announcements, and one family photograph people can’t stop talking about. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/world/europe/princess-kate-middleton-royal-family-timeline.html

Five Missing Skiers Found Dead in Swiss Alps

New York Times The police said weather conditions had deteriorated after the group set out from the town of Zermatt over the weekend. The search continued for a sixth person. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/world/europe/swiss-alps-skiers-missing.html

Princess Kate Apologizes For Editing Photo

New York Times A Mother’s Day portrait of Catherine, Princess of Wales, with her three children was withdrawn by several news agencies on Sunday over concerns it had been digitally altered. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/world/europe/princess-kate-middleton-photo-edit-apology.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times Biden and Netanyahu clash over Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/briefing/gaza-biden-netanyahu-oscars.html

Ukraine Could Deploy F-16s as Soon as July, but Only a Few

New York Times Countries promised the fighter jets last year, but delivering them and training pilots have proved complex. Ukraine may start with as few as six, out of about 45 pledged. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/world/europe/ukraine-f16-pilots.html

A Dutch Quandary Offers a Glimpse of a Deepening Problem for Europe

New York Times The ascent of Geert Wilders has vexed parties struggling with how to work with a far-right leader too popular to shun. It’s a puzzle bigger than the Netherlands. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/world/europe/geert-wilders-dutch-election-politics.html

How the Wait for Olympic Medals Became an Endurance Sport

New York Times Doping rules, legal challenges and endless appeals have left some medalists waiting (and waiting) for their golds. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/world/europe/olympic-medals-paris-2024.html

Photo of Catherine, Prince of Wales, Manipulated, News Agencies Say

New York Times Kensington Palace released a Mother’s Day photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales, to showcase her health, but news agencies later said it had been manipulated. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/world/europe/princess-catherine-photo.html