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Thursday Briefing

New York Times Israel’s raid of Gaza’s main hospital. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/briefing/israel-gaza-hospital-sunak-rwanda.html

Russian Payments to Top Journalist Hubert Seipel Jolts Germany

New York Times The revelation that the broadcaster Hubert Seipel received hundreds of thousands of euros from an oligarch is stirring worries in Germany that Russia is using an old playbook to promote its interests. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/world/europe/germany-russia-journalist-hubert-seipel.html

‘Absolute Chaos’: Residents Evacuated From Public Housing Tower in England

New York Times The evacuation of a tower block in Bristol, after surveys found structural concerns, drew fresh attention to the construction of Britain’s public housing high-rises and possible safety issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/world/europe/bristol-tower-block-evacuation-uk.html

Jennifer Walshe’s Irreverent, Hectic and Deeply Serious Productions

New York Times The Irish composer blends everyday items with Dada-like theatricals. But there’s a serious purpose to her explorations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/arts/music/jennifer-walshe.html

What I’m Reading: A History Of Forced Population Transfers

New York Times A history of forced population transfers sheds light on present conflicts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/world/europe/the-interpreter-what-im-reading.html

‘Woman With the Flower Tattoo’ Is Identified 31 Years After Her Death

New York Times Interpol began an effort this spring to identify 22 women who had been found dead over the years, leading to more than 1,000 tips. Now, one woman has a name. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/world/europe/woman-flower-tattoo-cold-case-identified-interpol.html

Sailors Trade Tips on How to Stop Orca Attacks on Boats

New York Times With a pod of the sea creatures ramming boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, some crews are turning to homegrown solutions. Can playing heavy metal really keep everyone safe? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/world/europe/orcas-attacks-boats.html

Lull in Russian Bombing Brings Sleep to Kyiv Residents

New York Times An unusually long lull in Russian bombing has left people in the Ukrainian capital feeling well-rested, healthier and more productive, at least for now. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/world/europe/kyiv-ukraine-russia-airstrikes.html

Adventures on Dublin’s Culinary Trail

New York Times Local ingredients and new takes on traditional dishes figure prominently on menus created by younger generations of local chefs and restaurateurs, as well as foreign chefs who have made the Irish capital their home. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/travel/dublin-restaurants.html

U.K. Supreme Court to Rule on Deporting Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

New York Times The Supreme Court will announce on Wednesday whether the government’s contentious plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda can go ahead. It has been denounced by rights groups and the U.N. refugee agency. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/world/europe/uk-rwanda-deportation-supreme-court.html