Europe – Page 449 – Prologue Journal

Queen Lyrics and Freddie Mercury’s Grand Piano Soar at Auction

New York Times Sotheby’s in London began selling about 1,400 items once owned by the charismatic lead singer, who was also a discriminating collector of woodblock prints and other Japanese art. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/arts/design/freddy-mercury-auction-queen-sothebys.html

Suspected Russian Drone Debris Found in Romania

New York Times The Romanian president, Klaus Iohannis, said that if the wreckage was confirmed to be Russian, it would be “a serious violation” of a NATO member’s sovereignty. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/europe/romania-drone-russia.html

U.K. Police Hunt Daniel Abed Khalife, Terror Suspect Who Escaped London Prison

New York Times A former British Army soldier, Daniel Abed Khalife, broke out of prison while awaiting trial on charges of breaking the Official Secrets Act and terrorism-related offenses. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/europe/london-prison-escape.html

In Mexico, Drug Trade Flourished With the Help of the State

New York Times An article sheds light on a notorious cold case. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/europe/interpreter-mexico-drug-trade.html

Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey Are Hit By Floods, Killing 12

New York Times The floodwaters ravaged bridges, stranded tourists and swept away cars and buildings. Thousands of households were still cut off from power on Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/europe/greece-turkey-floods-bulgaria.html

Sexism in Spanish Women’s Soccer: Bedtime Check-Ins and Verbal Abuse

New York Times More than a dozen women described sexism ranging from paternalism to verbal abuse. “What you really need is a good man,” a former national captain said players were told. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/europe/womens-soccer-spain-sexism.html

Jenni Hermoso Files Complaint in Spain Over Rubiales Kiss at World Cup

New York Times Jennifer Hermoso has said the kiss from Luis Rubiales, head of the Spanish soccer federation, at the women’s World Cup was not consensual. The scandal has grown into a reckoning over sexism. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/europe/spain-kiss-rubiales-hermoso-complaint.html

The Rolling Stones Unveil a New Album, ‘Hackney Diamonds’

New York Times Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood provided details about their first record of new material in 18 years, which will be released on Oct. 20. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/arts/music/the-rolling-stones-hackney-diamonds-new-album.html

British Bees Face a Deadly Invasion

New York Times The number of sightings of Asian hornets, an invasive species that can wipe out bee colonies, has spiked this year, raising concerns among British beekeepers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/europe/asian-hornet-bees-uk.html

UK Air Traffic Control Chaos Was a ‘1 in 15 Million’ Problem

New York Times Air traffic computer systems shut down after receiving duplicate data, a report found, forcing plans to be processed manually. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/europe/uk-flights-air-traffic-control-chaos.html