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The Invisible War in Ukraine Being Fought Over Radio Waves

New York Times Using electromagnetic waves to flummox and follow smarter weapons has become a critical part of the cat-and-mouse game between Ukraine and Russia. The United States, China and others have taken note. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/technology/the-invisible-war-in-ukraine-being-fought-over-radio-waves.html

The Invisible War in Ukraine Being Fought Over Radio Waves

New York Times Using electromagnetic waves to flummox and follow smarter weapons has become a critical part of the cat-and-mouse game between Ukraine and Russia. The United States, China and others have taken note. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/technology/russia-ukraine-electronic-warfare-drone-signals.html

Viktor Belenko, Who Defected to the West in a Jet Fighter, Dies at 76

New York Times Among the highest-profile figures to flee the Soviet Union, he brought with him a secret weapon and firsthand experience behind the Iron Curtain. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/world/europe/viktor-belenko-dead.html

French Senator Accused of Drugging Fellow Lawmaker

New York Times Joël Guerriau, a centrist representing a region of western France, is under investigation over suspicion that he spiked a colleague’s drink with the intention of sexually assaulting her. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/world/europe/france-senator-drugging.html

Europe Moves to Fill Weapons Gap Amid Doubts About U.S. Commitment to Ukraine

New York Times Germany, Norway, Britain and others are increasing weapons production to help Kyiv. But the aid may be coming too late as winter looms and Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia stalls. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/world/europe/europe-military-aid-ukraine.html

‘It’s Like I Am Blind’: Waiting for Asylum in a British Hotel

New York Times With the contentious Rwanda plan in disarray, experts say the U.K. government should focus on a huge backlog of asylum cases, including 50,000 people in hotels. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/world/europe/british-asylum-seekers-hotels.html

Erupción volcánica en Islandia: lo que hay que saber por ahora

New York Times Las autoridades afirman que es probable que la interrupción del tráfico aéreo sea mínima. https://www.nytimes.com/es/2023/11/17/espanol/islandia-erupcion-volcanica.html

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Visits Tolkien Exhibition in Rome

New York Times Italy’s Culture Ministry has opened a curious show dedicated to the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien — and perhaps a new front in the culture wars. It’s “beautiful.” Just ask the prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/world/europe/italy-tolkien-exhibition-meloni.html

Unions in Sweden Expand Blockade Against Tesla

New York Times In sympathy with striking mechanics, unions representing dockworkers, electricians and others in the country are refusing to do work for the electric carmaker. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/business/tesla-sweden-strikes.html

Xabi Alonso Isn’t Coming to Save Your Team. Not Yet.

New York Times The patience of Alonso, the Bayer Leverkusen manager, says a lot about him, and just as much about a sport perpetually chasing the next big thing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/world/europe/xabi-alonso-leverkusen.html