Europe – Page 320 – Prologue Journal

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times A legal victory for Donald Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/briefing/supreme-court-trump-france-abortion.html

Russia Intensifies Air War, Enabling Ukraine to Shoot More Planes Down

New York Times Moscow’s recent gains in the east have been aided by risky close air support on the front lines. But that also has helped Ukraine shoot down enemy planes in the past two weeks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/world/europe/ukraine-war-russia-planes.html

Juli Lynne Charlot, Creator of the Poodle Skirt, Dies at 101

New York Times Ms. Charlot’s creation merged seamlessly with the carefree youth culture of the 1950s, becoming visual shorthand for the entire decade. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/fashion/juli-lynne-charlot-dead.html

Thieves Stole a Formula 1 Driver’s Ferrari. It Turned Up 28 Years Later.

New York Times Gerhard Berger unsuccessfully tried to chase down the thief in a Volkswagen Golf back in 1995. Now, the car has been tracked down. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/world/europe/gerhard-berger-stolen-ferrari-found.html

London Bids Farewell, for Now, to a Beloved, Overstuffed Walrus

New York Times A taxidermy gallery known for its bulky centerpiece is closing for a two-year renovation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/world/europe/london-horniman-museum-walrus-exhibit.html

France Votes on Making Abortion a Constitutional Right

New York Times Lawmakers are expected to pass an amendment that would give women “guaranteed freedom” to end their pregnancies, something experts say would be a global first. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/world/europe/france-abortion-rights-constitution.html

Now It’s Germany’s Turn to Frustrate Allies Over Ukraine

New York Times First President Emmanuel Macron of France, then Chancellor Olaf Scholz, exposed divisions among Western countries trying to avoid direct hostilities with Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/world/europe/germany-ukraine-russia.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times The U.N. warns that more children will die in Gaza without aid. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/briefing/gaza-children-death-navalny-moscow.html

Russian Strike’s Toll Rises to 10 as Zelensky Blames Air Defense Delay

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky did not refer to the United States but his words appeared to reflect frustration at a stalled American aid package. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/03/world/europe/ukraine-us-aid-odesa-attack.html

Germany Arrests 2 More Suspects in Hunt for Red Army Fugitives

New York Times Two men were in custody after a police raid in Berlin in connection with the longtime search for three of the militant group’s members, one of whom was caught last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/03/world/europe/germany-red-army-faction-arrests.html