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Russia Extends U.S. Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s Detention

New York Times The ruling means that Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, will spend at least a year in custody awaiting trial on a spying charge Washington says is politically motivated. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/26/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-russia-prison.html

King Charles Admitted to U.K. Hospital for Prostate Procedure

New York Times Buckingham Palace said the king was being treated at a London hospital. Catherine, Princess of Wales, remains hospitalized after abdominal surgery last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/26/world/europe/king-charles-prostate-surgery.html

A Child of Another War Who Makes Music for Ukrainians

New York Times Mirza Ramic, a Bosnian who sought refuge in the United States, is bringing his electronic music to Ukraine, “to show my support in these hard times.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/26/world/europe/ukraine-music-mirza-ramic.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times The uncertain future for Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/26/briefing/gaza-future-north-korea-economy.html

Norwegian Official Resigns Over Plagiarism After Cracking Down On It

New York Times Norway’s higher education minister, Sandra Borch, resigned after admitting she “took text from other assignments without stating the sources,” in her master’s thesis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/25/world/europe/norway-plagiarism-minister-resigns.html

Sweden’s Leader Says He Will Meet With Orban in Bid to Advance NATO Bid

New York Times The Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, invited his Swedish counterpart to Budapest for talks. Hungary is the last country to vote to accept Sweden’s bid to join NATO after Turkey’s Parliament did so this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/25/world/europe/nato-sweden-orban-hungary.html

Plans for Gaza’s ‘Day After’ Seem Ever Distant

New York Times The very idea that there will be a clear line between war and peace is misleading, given the politics, security needs and anxieties of all sides. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/25/world/europe/gaza-peace-plans-day-after.html

France’s Immigration Law Struck Down in Parts by Constitutional Council

New York Times The Constitutional Council, which reviews laws to ensure that they conform to the Constitution, struck down many measures that President Emmanuel Macron’s government had added under right-wing pressure. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/25/world/europe/france-immigration-ruling-macron.html

Institutions Are (Quietly) Taking Sackler Money

New York Times Financial accounts show that the Sackler Trust, a British nonprofit that the family set up, pledged over $6 million in 2022. But few organizations will admit to taking it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/25/arts/sackler-family-donations.html

Proposal to Reduce Royal Mail Deliveries in U.K. Draws Ire

New York Times Letter volumes have halved since 2011. Without significant changes, the beleaguered Royal Mail services will become “out of date,” according to a report. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/25/world/europe/uk-royal-mail-post-deliveries.html