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Ukraine Opens War Crimes Inquiry Into Soldiers’ Deaths

New York Times A video circulated on social media but not independently verified purports to show Russian forces shooting troops who appeared to be surrendering. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-video-shooting.html

Under Pressure, English National Opera Will Move to Manchester

New York Times Urged to develop a new model by Arts Council England, the opera company will move its base out of London, but it still plans to present opera there. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/arts/music/english-national-opera-manchester.html

Zelensky Will Address U.S. Senators Before Vote on Ukraine Aid

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky’s briefing, via a video call, will come a day after the White House warned that aid to his country would soon run out. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/world/europe/ukraine-aid-zelensky-congress.html

Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. on Wednesday

New York Times The trip is part of a series of diplomatic meetings by the Russian leader, and comes as Ukraine tries to shore up eroding Western support for its war effort. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/world/europe/putin-visit-saudi-arabia-uae.html

Bordeaux Wine Snobs Have a Point, According to This Computer Model

New York Times With machine learning, scientists are trying to chemically define the murky concept of terroir. The models might be useful for detecting wine fraud. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/science/bordeaux-red-wine-estate-machine-learning.html

Celebrating Lucia in Sweden and Beyond

New York Times One of the country’s most culturally significant traditions is also observed nearly every place where Swedish communities exist. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/travel/swedish-lucia-celebrations.html

Can Boris Johnson Keep His Cool at U.K.’s Covid Inquiry?

New York Times Britain’s former prime minister will face tough questions when he testifies this week before an official inquiry into the pandemic. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/world/europe/boris-johnson-uk-covid-inquiry.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times A deadly new phase in the war in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/briefing/gaza-war-cop28-ukraine.html

Can Boris Johnson Keep His Cool at U.K.’s Covid Inquiry?

Evan Gershkovich Is Still Awaiting Trial in Russia, 250 Days Later

New York Times Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, is being held on a spying charge that he, his newspaper and the U.S. government deny. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-russia-detained.html