Europe – Page 397 – Prologue Journal

Titanic Dinner Menu Is Up for Auction in England This Weekend

New York Times The menu, dated April 11, 1912, is part of a larger sale of maritime items taking place this weekend in England. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/09/world/europe/titanic-menu-auction.html

Italy Misses a #MeToo Moment in Prime Minister Meloni’s Breakup

New York Times Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni dumped her partner after leaks about come-ons to colleagues. But workplace harassment is still being taken for granted. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/09/world/europe/italy-meloni.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/09/briefing/jerusalem-chief-gaza-ukraine-strike.html

Russia Tries to Lure Wagner Veterans Back Into Ukraine War

New York Times A force led by President Vladimir Putin’s former bodyguard is trying to recruit veterans of the paramilitary force, which mutinied against Russian military leaders and saw its leader killed in a plane crash. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/09/world/europe/russia-wagner-fighters.html

Domenico Spano, Clothier of Stars Who Found Fame of His Own, Dies at 79

New York Times Born in Italy, he dressed billionaires and film stars while turning heads for his own outfits in his adopted city, New York. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/style/domenico-spano-dead.html

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deadly Strike on Civilian Ship in Black Sea

New York Times The episode, which killed one and injured four others, comes amid a recent uptick in military activity and attacks in the Black Sea, a hot spot in the war between Russia and Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/world/europe/ukraine-russia-black-sea-ship.html

Reading List: Scams and Scammers

New York Times Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction reminds us of the real talent behind the schemes — knowing what people yearn for. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/world/europe/interpreter-scams-sam-bankman-fried.html

Oleg Protopopov, Who Skated With His Wife to Olympic Gold, Dies at 91

New York Times Twice Soviet champions at the Games, he and Ludmila Belousova revolutionized pairs figure skating in the 1960s with a balletic style before defecting to the West. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/sports/olympics/oleg-protopopov-dead.html

France Suspects Foreign Influence in Star of David Graffiti

New York Times After more than 200 blue stars were stenciled on buildings in and around Paris, prosecutors say they are investigating whether a foreign intermediary paid a couple to spray paint them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/world/europe/star-david-graffiti-france.html

Ukraine Gets an Encouraging Sign in Its Bid to Join the E.U.

New York Times The European Union’s executive arm recommended beginning membership talks with Ukraine on condition of some further changes in Kyiv. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/world/europe/ukraine-eu-membership.html