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Zelensky Says He’ll Replace Oleksii Reznikov as Ukraine’s Defense Minister

New York Times The fate of the defense minister, Oleksii Reznikov, had been the subject of increasing speculation in Ukraine. It was the biggest shake-up in Ukraine’s government since Russia’s full-scale invasion. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-defense-minister.html

South African Inquiry Rebuts U.S. Charge on Russian Arms

New York Times A government investigation about a Russian ship contradicts U.S. accusations that South Africa provided arms to fight Ukraine, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. But a government report won’t be released, he added. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/world/africa/south-african-inquiry-russia-ship.html

Crisis-Hit British Museum Names Interim Director

New York Times Mark Jones, a former leader of the Victoria and Albert Museum, is set to take over with a remit to restore confidence after a theft scandal. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/arts/design/british-museum-new-director.html

Parisian Pools, Up Close and Personal

New York Times Swimming in Paris is a full-on cultural experience, offering intimate views into the French psyche, which is on near-naked display in the swimming lanes, locker rooms and (mostly coed) showers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/world/europe/paris-france-swimming-pools.html

How the Khakova Dam Disaster Continues to Devastate Ukraine

New York Times Environmentally, economically and in terms of pure human suffering, the destruction of the Kakhovka dam unleashed untold damage. Months later, many communities are still reeling. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/world/europe/ukraine-dam-flooding-damage.html

Russia Attacks Ukrainian Port in Odesa Region, Injuring at Least 2

New York Times The assault came as Ukraine’s president announced that two more ships had traveled through a temporary corridor established by Kyiv after Moscow pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/world/europe/ukraine-war-russia-odesa.html

In Italy, Rape Cases Seize Attention and Expose Cultural Rifts

New York Times A summer of horrific crimes, including the gang rapes of two young girls, has put a new focus on the country’s attitudes toward women and the amplifying role of social media. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/world/europe/italy-rape-women-violence.html

Nobel Foundation Withdraws Invitation to Russia and Belarus

New York Times The foundation, which had barred both countries last year because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, changed course again after the move drew outrage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/02/world/europe/nobel-foundation-russia-belarus.html

Russia Says It Thwarted Another Attack on the Kerch Strait Bridge

New York Times Russia’s Ministry of Defense said it had destroyed three sea drones targeting the Kerch Strait Bridge, a vital supply line for Moscow’s forces that links occupied Crimea to Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/02/world/europe/russia-ukraine-kerch-strait-bridge.html

Europe’s Boars Still Hold Radioactivity. What Surprised Scientists Is Why.

New York Times Some wild boar hunted in German forests have radiation levels that exceed the limit deemed safe for human consumption. New research suggests that it’s not just because of Chernobyl. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/02/world/europe/germany-boars-radioactivity-study.html