• 02/24/2025

Istanbul Biennial Postponed as Lead Curator Resigns

New York Times The event was shunted to 2025 after a furor over the way its artistic leader was appointed made staging the exhibition this year “impossible,” the organizers said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/arts/design/istanbul-biennial-postponed.html

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Prince Harry Withdraws Libel Claim Against Mail on Sunday Publisher

New York Times The prince had been suing Associated Newspapers over a 2022 article suggesting he misled the public over his security arrangements, claiming it was defamatory. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/prince-harry-libel-claim.html

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Annie Nightingale, Pathbreaking British D.J., Is Dead at 83

New York Times She was initially told there was no room for her on BBC Radio 1 because a woman’s voice lacked the authority of a man’s. Once she was on the air, she stayed there for 53 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/annie-nightingale-dead.html

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German Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship

New York Times Proponents say the reforms will draw more skilled workers to the country, but that opponents warn the legislation will lessen the value of German nationality. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/german-citizenship-law.html

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A Message From the Premier League’s Rules-Free Future

New York Times Clubs of all sizes complain about cost-control rules and their implementation. But what would soccer look like if they went away? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/premier-league-ffp.html

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Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Plants, Aiming to Disrupt Military Operations

New York Times Kyiv hit an oil depot on Friday, the latest in recent attacks on such facilities as it seeks to inflict damage away from the largely deadlocked front line. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/ukraine-russia-oil-drone-attack.html

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London’s Highgate Cemetery Is Nearly Full. Can It Reuse Old Graves?

New York Times To lie in the vicinity of Karl Marx is competitive, with graves running upward of $31,000. The cemetery is trying to add more space. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/highgate-cemetery-karl-marx.html

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What Might Happen Next in the Genocide Case Against Israel

New York Times Exploring the role of the International Court of Justice in human rights. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/israel-south-africa-genocide-icj.html

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Friday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/briefing/palestinian-state-german-economy.html

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Macron Shifts Rightward, and Charts a New Course

New York Times With a decisive turn toward youth and conservative ideas, the French president sets a path for his reshuffled government. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/france-macron-speech.html

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