Europe – Page 364 – Prologue Journal

Gabriel Attal Is France’s Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister

New York Times Gabriel Attal, 34, replaces Élisabeth Borne in a cabinet shuffle that President Emmanuel Macron hopes can reinvigorate a term marked by drift and division. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/world/europe/gabriel-attal-france-prime-minister.html

Sinead O’Connor Died of Natural Causes, Coroner Says

New York Times The Irish singer-songwriter, known for her powerful, evocative voice, died at 56 at a residence in London in July. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/arts/music/sinead-oconnor-cause-of-death.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Israel’s next phase of the war in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/briefing/israel-gaza-france-prime-minister.html

Protecting the Ancient Beech Trees of Romania

New York Times In Romania, a walk in the woods blossomed into a mission to safeguard centuries-old beeches and the history that shaped them. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/science/conservation-romania-beech-trees.html

Tony Fortuna, Restaurateur With a Congenial Flair, Dies at 76

New York Times He turned running a dining room into a fine art at each of his restaurants over a 40-year career, most notably TBar on the Upper East Side. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/dining/tony-fortuna-dead.html

Franz Beckenbauer, ‘Der Kaiser’ of World Soccer, Dies at 78

New York Times In West Germany, he revolutionized his central defense position and was one of only three people to win the World Cup as a player and a coach. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/world/europe/franz-beckenbauer-dead.html

French Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, Resigns

New York Times Élisabeth Borne, only the second woman to occupy the position in France, stepped down as President Emmanuel Macron tries to inject fresh energy into his second term. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/world/europe/france-elisabeth-borne-resignation.html

An Enforcer for a Strongman President Goes on Trial in Milestone Swiss Case

New York Times Ousman Sonko served the authoritarian president of Gambia for years, seeking asylum in Switzerland after losing his job. Now he faces charges of crimes against humanity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/world/europe/gambia-switzerland-ousman-sonko.html

‘Welsh Tidy Mouse’ Tidies Tiny Welsh House

New York Times For months, a mysterious helper was cleaning up the work bench in Rodney Holbrook’s shed every night. He caught the visitor, tail and all, on video. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/world/europe/tiny-mouse-shed-video.html