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What to Know About the 2023 Nobel Prizes

New York Times The Nobel Prizes will be announced beginning Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/article/nobel-prizes-2023.html

How to Navigate the Unpredictability of Travel in the Age of Climate Change

New York Times Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/28/travel/travel-lessons-climate-change.html

Jeanne Damas’s Rouje: A New Standard-Bearer for French-Girl Style

New York Times Jane Birkin made the look famous. Now Jeanne Damas is selling her version of it to the masses through her clothing brand, Rouje. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/28/style/jeanne-damas-rouje.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Ukrainian successes in the Black Sea. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/28/briefing/ukraine-black-sea-united-nations.html

Russia Releases New Videos of Viktor Sokolov, Admiral Ukraine Says It Killed

New York Times Moscow, apparently intent on disproving Ukrainian assertions, released videos and comments from the commander of its Black Sea Fleet, Adm. Viktor Sokolov. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/world/europe/ukraine-russia-admiral.html

In New York, Creating a ‘Port of Entry’ for Young French Artists

New York Times As French cultural adviser in New York, Gaëtan Bruel created artist residencies in the United States, museum curator exchanges and reimagined a poet’s studio. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/arts/design/new-york-french-artists-villa-albertine.html

Gérard Depardieu’s Art Collection Sells for $4.2 Million at Paris Auction

New York Times Over 230 pieces went under the hammer, including sculptures by Rodin. The French actor — now dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct — once played the artist in a movie. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/arts/design/gerard-depardieu-art-collection-paris-auction.html

Germany Toughens Migration Checks to Control Asylum Seeker Influx

New York Times With the number of asylum seekers rising, along with support for the far right, the government has come under increasing pressure to act. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/world/europe/germany-immigration-control.html

Germany Cracks Down on Another Far-Right Group

New York Times The raids were the second such action in about a week and came about 10 months after the authorities foiled what they described as a far-right plot to topple the government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/world/europe/germany-far-right-raids.html

Russia Shares New Video of Black Sea Fleet Admiral Ukraine Claims to Have Killed

New York Times The latest video, and comments published in Russian news outlets, appeared to be an effort by Moscow to end speculation over the admiral’s status. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/world/europe/russia-admiral-sokolov-video.html