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Friday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/briefing/plane-crash-gaza-rfk.html

Kremlin Chokes YouTube Service, but Russians Find Ways Around It

New York Times The Kremlin is trying to cripple YouTube in Russia, internet experts say, pushing some people to state-controlled domestic alternatives. But many Russians have found workarounds. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/world/europe/russia-youtube.html

Tesla and Chinese Carmakers Could Reap Billions From EU Emissions Rules

New York Times European carmakers are urging Brussels to ease regulations to help them avoid buying carbon credits from rivals at increasingly high prices. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/tesla-chinese-carmakers-europe-emissions.html

North Korean Troops in Russia Taken off Front Lines

New York Times North Korea sent its best troops to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. But after months of suffering severe losses, they have been taken off the front line. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/europe/north-korea-troops-ukraine-russia.html

3 Are Arrested in Theft of Gold Helmet From Dutch Museum

New York Times The police said they had yet to recover the golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a prized artifact from Romania, and other artifacts stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands over the weekend. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/europe/art-heist-cotofenesti-arrests.html

Married Russian Figure-Skating Stars Are Among Victims of Plane Crash Near Washington, D.C.

New York Times A Boston skating club confirmed that Yevgeniya Shishkova, 52, and Vadim Naumov, 55, were on the plane that crashed after colliding with a military helicopter. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/europe/russian-figure-skaters-dc-plane-crash-vadim-naumov-yevgeniya-shishkova.html

Kyiv’s Mayor Feuds With President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine

New York Times The mayor, Vitali Klitschko, who has had a tense relationship with President Volodymyr Zelensky, accused him of trying to usurp the powers of elected officials in the capital. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/europe/zelensky-klitschko-ukraine-martial-law.html

European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates as Economic Growth Stagnates

New York Times The European Central Bank’s reduction, the fifth consecutive cut since last summer, came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/europe-central-bank-interest-rates-economy.html

Who Is Syria’s New Interim President?

New York Times The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/europe/syria-president-ahmed-al-shara.html

Shell and Equinor Oil and Gas Production Is Blocked at Sites Off British Coast

New York Times A court ruling requires the British government to consider the potential climate impact of the oil and gas produced in the North Sea. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/business/shell-equinor-oil-fields-britain.html