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French Farmer Was Spark Behind Widespread Protests

New York Times Jérôme Bayle had enough of the hardships of French farming, so he blocked a highway with friends. Hundreds of other farmers have followed suit. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/31/world/europe/spark-french-farmer-protests.html

This Ancient Fish Gave the Whole Ocean the Stiff Lower Lip

New York Times What paleontologists long believed were long spines on the aptly named Alienacanthus turn out to be an extended lower jaw. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/science/fish-fossil-underbite.html

French Lawmakers Vote to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution

New York Times Most of France’s political parties broadly support the right to abortion. But the proposal still has to undergo a long and complex legislative process before it comes to fruition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/world/europe/france-abortion.html

In Setback for Spain’s Leader, Tiny Party Shuns Amnesty Measure

New York Times A hard-line Catalan separatist party argued that the legislative shield against prosecution for alleged crimes linked to a failed bid for independence is weak and has to be broader. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/world/europe/spain-catalonia-amnesty-sanchez.html

German Authorities Seize $2 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

New York Times The police described the transfer of funds as the “most extensive seizure of Bitcoins by law enforcement in the Federal Republic of Germany.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/business/bitcoin-germany-illegal-movie-site.html

‘A Long Time Coming’: Northern Ireland Deal Receives Broad Welcome

New York Times An agreement by the Democratic Unionist Party to return to power-sharing with Sinn Fein after a two year boycott was greeted by widespread relief. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/world/europe/northern-ireland-dup-sinn-fein.html

A Monkey Is on the Run in the Scottish Highlands

New York Times “You would think we were chasing an international fugitive,” one resident said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/world/europe/japanese-monkey-escaped-scotland.html

Ukraine’s Latest Challenge: Festering Tension Among Top Leaders

New York Times Rampant speculation that President Volodymyr Zelensky will fire his top military commander has consumed Ukraine’s capital at a precarious moment in the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-zaluzhny-general.html

French Farmers Block Traffic Near Paris With Tractors

New York Times The protesters are angry about subsidies, environmental regulations and foreign competition, with demonstrations now into a second day. So far, government attempts to ease the tensions have failed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/world/europe/france-farmer-protests.html

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