Europe – Page 417 – Prologue Journal

‘Always Under Fire’: On the Battlefield With Ukraine’s Elite Troops

New York Times Along a front stretching hundreds of miles, Ukraine’s forces are stuck in a daily grind punctuated by drone attacks, artillery strikes and eerily terrifying moments of silence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/europe/ukraine-russia-elite-soldiers.html

Jamaica Weighs Making Patois Official Language As Brish Ties Fray

New York Times A push is underway to make Jamaica’s Patois an official language, on par with English, as the country weighs cutting ties to the British monarchy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/world/americas/jamaica-official-language-patois.html

London Airport Fire: Flights Suspended After Parking Garage Collapses

New York Times A fire led to a “partial structural collapse” at Car Park 2, the airport operator said on its website. Luton is the fourth-largest airport serving London, operating flights for mostly discount airlines. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/europe/luton-airport-fire-london.html

As War Rages, Netanyahu Battles for Reputation and Legacy

New York Times The horrors committed by Hamas on Israeli civilians is all but certain to mark Benjamin Netanyahu’s legacy no matter the outcome of the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/europe/netanyahu-israel-gaza-war.html

Keir Starmer, UK Labour Party Leader, Vows to Rebuild Britain Amid Protest

New York Times Keir Starmer, the leader of the U.K. opposition, brushed off an unexpected onstage protest to make a pitch that his party could rebuild the country after 13 years of Conservative rule. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/europe/uk-labour-party-keir-starmer.html

Russia Is Denied a Seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council

New York Times Russia lost a vote in the General Assembly to Albania and Bulgaria, failing in its bid to be restored to the council. It was suspended following its invasion of Ukraine last year, in a diplomatic blow to Moscow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/europe/russia-un-human-rights-council.html

Evan Gershkovich to Stay in Russian Prison, Court Rules

New York Times Evan Gershkovich, a correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, was accused of espionage after being arrested during a reporting trip. He denies the charge. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-russia-court-arrest.html

Zelensky Says Gaza War Furthers Russian Aims

New York Times The Ukrainian president said Moscow was aiming to sow division in the region and the attack on Israel could distract allies from his country’s conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/europe/zelensky-israel-gaza-russia.html

Trump Sues Over Steele Dossier on Russia in London Court

New York Times Former President Donald J. Trump is arguing that the document known as the Steele dossier was calculated to embarrass him and that it breached data protection laws. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/europe/trump-russia-dossier-london-court.html

How the Queen of Denmark Shaped the Look of Netflix’s “Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction”

New York Times “Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction,” a new fantasy dramedy on Netflix, had Queen Margrethe II of Denmark as its costume and production designer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/style/ehrengard-queen-margrethe-netflix.html