Europe – Page 382 – Prologue Journal

In Soldiers’ Remains, Russia Plots a Way to Reconcile With France

New York Times A man with close ties to the Kremlin went looking for and found the remains of World War I Russian soldiers in France. Moscow hopes to use the discovery for diplomatic purposes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/09/world/europe/russia-france-world-war-i-soldiers.html

Britons Love the N.H.S. Some Will Also Pay to Avoid It.

New York Times With millions-long lines for routine surgery, it has become more common for patients to pay for procedures. That carries risks for the future of the treasured public system. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/09/world/europe/uk-nhs-private-health-care.html

E.U. Agrees on Artificial Intelligence Rules With Landmark New Law

New York Times The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/technology/eu-ai-act-regulation.html

Teenagers Convicted in France in Connection With Teacher Samuel Paty’s Killing

New York Times The teacher, Samuel Paty, was beheaded in 2020 by an Islamist extremist after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his students to illustrate free speech. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/world/europe/france-teacher-beheading.html

Life for the Lowest Class in Ancient Pompeii? It Was Awful.

New York Times Excavations in the ancient ruins have unearthed a cramped space where enslaved workers and donkeys performed their grueling tasks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/world/europe/pompeii-ruins-slaves.html

Athletes From Russia and Belarus Are Cleared to Compete at Paris Olympics

New York Times A decision by the International Olympic Committee paves the way for individuals from the two countries to take part over the objections of Ukraine and others. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/world/europe/olympics-russian-athletes-paris.html

Premier League TV Rights Deal Steps Back From Streaming

New York Times Why did soccer’s richest league step back from streaming? Maybe because the status quo still pays. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/world/europe/premier-leagues-tv-rights.html

Notre-Dame’s Fire-Damaged Spire Rises Again

New York Times President Emmanuel Macron had vowed to rebuild within five years from a blaze that marred the famed Paris cathedral. So far, the schedule is on track. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/world/europe/notre-dame-reopening-paris-france.html

Putin Says He Will Seek Another Term as Russia’s President

New York Times The announcement was long expected after the Constitution was amended in 2020, effectively allowing the Russian leader to stay in power until 2036. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/world/europe/putin-president-russia-election.html

World’s Stinkiest Cheese Hits Supermarket Shelves in Britain

New York Times Rory Stone, a Scottish cheesemaker, claims to have made the world’s stinkiest cheese. Customers can’t get enough. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/world/europe/stinkiest-cheese-minger-scotland.html