Europe – Page 409 – Prologue Journal

Giorgia Meloni Says She’s Breaking Up With Andrea Giambruno

New York Times On social media, the prime minister said her 10-year relationship with a news anchor “ends here,” after a hot mic and video footage picked him up apparently hitting on other women. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/20/world/europe/giorgia-meloni-andrea-giambruno.html

Storm Babet Drops ‘Exceptional’ Amount of Rain on Scotland

New York Times Storm Babet has already dumped more than 23 inches of rain on the region. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/20/world/europe/storm-babet-flooding-scotland.html

With Raids Across Dnipro, Ukraine May Be Seeking New Front

New York Times Military experts are reporting extensive strikes on Russian-held territory in the south, potentially with the goal of establishing a bridgehead on the east bank of the Dnipro. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/20/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-dnipro-assault.html

The New Darling of the European Art Trade? Paris.

New York Times At the Paris+ fair and its satellites, there was plenty of talk about the art world’s center of gravity in Europe shifting from Britain to France. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/20/arts/design/paris-plus-art-fair.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times An address by President Biden. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/20/briefing/biden-speech-gaza-russia-journalist.html

Another Setback for Rishi Sunak in a Local Election

New York Times Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party is trailing the opposition Labour Party in opinion polls. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/world/europe/britain-byelections-rishi-sunak.html

Mainstream Republicans Opposing Jim Jordan’s Speaker Bid Dig In Against Him

New York Times Facing intimidation for opposing Jim Jordan’s speakership candidacy, mainstream Republicans are refusing to back down, defying their reputation for caving in the face of party clashes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/world/europe/jordan-republicans-speaker-threats.html

What the Laws of War Say About Forced Displacement and ‘Human Shields’

New York Times Amid the sorrow and anger over the ongoing violence, the core principles of humanitarian law are simple. Civilians must be protected. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/world/europe/interpreter-laws-human-shields-forced-displacement.html

Van Gogh Museum Stops Giving Out Pikachu Cards After Pokémon Frenzy

New York Times The museum in Amsterdam stopped giving out Pikachu cards that were part of a special collaboration after extreme demand. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/world/europe/van-gogh-museum-pokemon.html

Israelis Praise Biden Visit but Fear U.S. Constraints on Action

New York Times President Biden promised undying American backing for Israel in its war against Hamas. But that won’t mean U.S. support for everything Israel does. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/world/europe/israel-biden-netanyahu-hamas.html