Europe – Page 39 – Prologue Journal

In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions

New York Times This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/europe/georgia-protests-russia-ukraine.html

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Squares Off With Filmmaker in Paris Court

New York Times Bernard Arnault, the head of LVMH, squared off with a documentary maker in a case of espionage gone wrong, a showdown that had been brewing for years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/business/lvmh-bernard-arnault-spy-trial.html

Police Arrest 3 After Deadly Explosion in the Netherlands

New York Times The blast, which the mayor of The Hague called an “unprecedented disaster,” killed six people on Saturday morning. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/europe/hague-explosion-arrests-netherlands.html

Prince William and Jacob Elordi Grow Beards

New York Times Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/style/prince-william-beard.html

Sarah Jessica Parker to be a Judge for the Booker Prize in 2025

New York Times The actress and publisher will help decide the 2025 winner of the prestigious British book award. It is “the thrill of a life,” she said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/books/sarah-jessica-parker-booker-prize.html

France’s Marine Le Pen Takes Aim at the Top

New York Times After helping to oust the prime minister last week, the far-right leader has made clear her next target is President Emmanuel Macron. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/europe/frances-marine-le-pen-takes-aim-at-the-top.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/briefing/tuesday-briefing.html

Explosion at Fuel Depot Near Florence Kills at Least Two

New York Times Officials said it would take time to determine the cause of the explosion. At least nine people were injured in the blast. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/world/europe/florence-fuel-depot-explosion.html

Ukraine Weighs Telegram Security Risks Amid War With Russia

New York Times The messaging app’s popularity has soared during the war with Russia, leading Ukrainian officials to increasingly weigh Telegram’s upsides against its security risks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/technology/ukraine-russia-telegram-security.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times A historic transition of power in Syria. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/briefing/syria-al-assad-trump-hamas.html