Europe – Page 315 – Prologue Journal

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

New York Times Kensington Palace released a 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-photograph.html

100 New Marine Species Discovered Off Coast of New Zealand

New York Times The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding where life is found in the ocean,” a researcher said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/science/new-species-sea-discovery.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/prince-catherine-photogreaph.html

Paolo Taviani, Half of a Famed Italian Filmmaking Duo, Dies at 92

New York Times He and his brother Vittorio made films, including “Padre Padrone,” that mixed neorealism with a lyrical, almost magical sense of storytelling. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/movies/paolo-taviani-dead.html

A Sudden Turn in Voter Sentiment Helped Quash Changes to Ireland’s Constitution

New York Times The vote against the changes dealt a blow to a government that had hoped for an easy victory. But the outcome does not necessarily reflect a turn toward a more conservative electorate. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/world/europe/ireland-constitution-change-voters.html

First Official Photo of Princess Catherine Since Surgery Is Released by Royal Palace

New York Times Amid rampant rumors on social media about the condition of the princess, Kensington Palace issued the picture to mark Mother’s Day in Britain, but provided no details on her condition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/world/europe/princess-kate-middleton-surgery-photo.html

‘It’s a Way of Life’: Women Make Their Mark in the Ukrainian Army

New York Times As Ukraine struggles against Russian assaults and its losses mount, there has been a surge of women enlisting, and they are increasingly volunteering for combat roles. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/world/europe/ukraine-women-soldiers-army.html

Portugal’s Election: What to Know

New York Times The early general election comes after a corruption scandal that plunged the Socialist government into chaos. The far right could play kingmaker. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/world/europe/portugal-election-far-right.html

Pope Says Ukraine Should Have the ‘Courage of the White Flag’

New York Times Francis’s words have raised questions about whether he was suggesting that Ukraine surrender, but a Vatican spokesman said the pope meant “cease-fire and negotiation.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/world/europe/pope-ukraine-white-flag.html

Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language

New York Times Two proposed amendments, which voters considered on Friday, were intended to reflect the more secular liberal values of the nation’s modern era. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/world/europe/ireland-constitution-referendums-women-home.html