Europe – Page 401 – Prologue Journal

Somewhat Guiltily, Ukrainians Miss Matthew Perry

New York Times Even as the war’s devastation rages on, Ukrainians have found space to mourn an actor who brought them comfort and laughter. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/world/europe/ukraine-matthew-perry.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times Israeli troops enter Gaza City. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/briefing/israel-gaza-england-economy.html

Rishi Sunak Interviews Elon Musk on Perils and Benefits of A.I.

New York Times The prime minister’s conversation with the tech billionaire was part of an effort this week to present Britain as a leader in artificial intelligence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/world/europe/elon-musk-rishi-sunak-ai.html

Ukraine’s Top Commander Says War With Russia Has Hit a ‘Stalemate’

New York Times In a candid assessment, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny said breaking the deadlock could require technological advances. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/world/europe/ukraine-zaluzhny-war.html

Russia Pulled Out of a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Here’s What That Means.

New York Times In de-ratifying the agreement, Moscow removed another brick in the wall of formal arms control intended to limit proliferation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/world/europe/russia-nuclear-test-ban-treaty.html

Storm Ciarán Hits U.K. With Strong Rain and Wind After Battering France

New York Times With winds expected to exceed 85 miles per hour in some areas, Britain’s weather agency issued its second-highest level of alert for parts of southern England. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/world/europe/storm-ciaran.html

Who Killed the Innkeeper With a Sword in 1315?

New York Times A map pinpointing hundreds of homicides in 14th-century England could help teach medieval history. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/world/europe/historical-murder-map-england.html

‘It Was Like a Beyoncé Concert’: A Cherished Festival Stars Sheep

New York Times The celebration of the intricately crafted textiles of the Shetland Islands, a remote archipelago off Scotland’s coast, draws hundreds of knitters from around the world for all things wool. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/world/europe/shetland-islands-wool-week.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times The first evacuees leave Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/briefing/israel-gaza-europe-jews.html

Frustrated Zelensky Says Ukraine’s War Effort Is Being Underestimated

New York Times As U.S. officials warned senators against halting military aid, President Volodymyr Zelensky said his troops’ achievements were “perceived as a given.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/01/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-war.html