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Junior Doctors at N.H.S. Begin 6-Day Strike

New York Times The young doctors’ walkout is planned for six days — their longest action yet — and could result in numerous canceled medical visits and surgical procedures. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/world/europe/national-health-service-doctors-strike.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times The killing of a Hamas leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/briefing/hamas-japan-ukraine-strikes.html

Maureen Flavin Sweeney, Whose Weather Report Delayed D-Day, Dies at 100

New York Times She helped save General Eisenhower’s invasion from potential disaster, enabling the Allies to gain a foothold in France that proved essential to victory in World War II. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/world/europe/maureen-sweeney-dead.html

Spanish Soccer Star Testifies About Unwanted Kiss

New York Times Jennifer Hermoso, who was kissed on the mouth by Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, gave evidence at a hearing to determine whether Mr. Rubiales will be charged. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/world/europe/spain-soccer-jennifer-hermoso.html

Denmark’s Prince Frederik Represents a New Generation of Monarchs

New York Times Like King Charles III of Britain, Prince Frederik, who will soon ascend to his country’s throne, is part of a younger generation of royals who have embraced environmental issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/world/europe/denmark-prince-frederik-royal-family.html

Missiles Hammer Kyiv in Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine

New York Times Ukraine’s Air Force said the barrage involved some of Russia’s most powerful weapons and also targeted other Ukrainian cities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/world/europe/missiles-ukraine-war-attack-russia.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times A landmark court ruling in Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/briefing/israel-judiciary-japan-earthquake.html

Putin Vows to Keep Up Bombardment After a Russian City Is Hit

New York Times President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia says his country will continue targeting Ukrainian cities in retaliation for a deadly attack on the city of Belgorod on Saturday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-putin-belgorod.html

Pope Raises Concerns about Church in Nicaragua

New York Times Speaking at his traditional New Year’s Day message, Francis highlighted the arrests and expulsion of clergy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/world/europe/nicaragua-pope-francis-church.html

They Said ‘I Do’ in a Moscow Prison

New York Times She’s 18. He’s 23. He sent her a one-sentence letter through his prison’s electronic mail system: “Will you marry me?” They wed in a small room in a Moscow jail. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/world/europe/russia-prison-wedding-repression.html