Europe – Page 34 – Prologue Journal

Thursday Briefing: Strikes Leave 6 Dead in Beirut

New York Times Plus, new evidence in the Trump election case. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/03/briefing/hezbollah-israel-trump-election-charges-ukraine.html

A Survivor of Clerical Sex Abuse Tells His Story at the Vatican

New York Times As a child, Laurence Gien was abused by a priest in South Africa. Decades later, he became the first survivor to recount his pain at the Basilica in front of Pope Francis and dozens of cardinals and bishops. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/europe/clerical-sex-abuse-basilica.html

Michael Rider Replaces Hedi Slimane as Celine’s Artistic Director

New York Times Celine shocked the industry by announcing that Hedi Slimane, its top designer, is leaving. Hours later, it surprised many again by naming his replacement. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/style/michael-rider-celine-artistic-director.html

UK’s Conservatives Are Surprisingly Upbeat at Their Party Conference

New York Times At its annual convention in Birmingham, the party is energized by a leadership contest and seems largely undisturbed by broader questions over its electability. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/europe/uk-conservative-party-conference.html

Sarah Snook to Make Broadway Debut in One-Woman ‘Dorian Gray’

New York Times The “Succession” actress plays all 26 characters in a London stage production of the Oscar Wilde novel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/theater/sarah-snook-dorian-gray-broadway.html

Ukraine Withdraws From Vuhledar, Town Long Under Russian Attack

New York Times Vuhledar had been under assault for almost three years. Russian forces entered it after a furious battle, and Ukraine ordered troops to retreat. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/europe/ukraine-withdraws-vuhledar.html

Danish Police Investigate Two Explosions Near the Israeli Embassy

New York Times The authorities said they were investigating after the explosions were heard early Wednesday morning near Copenhagen. Nobody was injured. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/europe/copenhagen-explosion-israeli-embassy.html

Putin Tries to Recruit More Soldiers, Encourage Bigger Families

New York Times President Vladimir Putin is throwing ever more resources at two interlocked priorities: recruiting more soldiers and encouraging bigger families. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/europe/russia-putin-birthrate.html

Exploring Literary Dublin

New York Times The Irish city, once home to the likes of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, is known for its bookstores, libraries and pubs, where writers found inspiration over pints of Guinness. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/travel/dublin-bookstores-libraries-pubs.html