Europe – Page 463 – Prologue Journal

King Charles to Visit France in September, After Protests Forced Delay

New York Times The British monarch was supposed to make the trip in March, but widespread demonstrations over a change in the French retirement age scuttled the plan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/world/europe/king-charles-visit-france.html

What We Know About the Plane Crash Linked to Wagner Chief Prigozhin

New York Times The Wagner mercenary group leader, who staged a short-lived mutiny against Russia’s military leadership in June, was listed as a passenger on a plane that crashed on Wednesday. Here’s what to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/world/europe/prigozhin-plane-crash-russia-wagner.html

Ukraine Observes Independence Day With Subdued Celebrations

New York Times The Ukrainian authorities said the national holiday, which comes exactly 18 months after Russia’s full-scale invasion, won’t include public celebrations amid concerns about Russian attacks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/world/europe/ukraine-independence-day.html

A Russian Court Extends the Pretrial Detention of Journalist Evan Gershkovich

New York Times A Moscow court on Thursday extended the pretrial detention of the American reporter who has denied the espionage charges he faces. The U.S. says he has been wrongfully detained. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-wsj-reporter-detained-russia.html

Face of Jacobite Hero ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ Recreated From Death Masks

New York Times The prince, Charles Edward Stuart, led a Jacobite rising in the Scottish Highlands in 1745. A new recreation of his face seeks to humanize the man behind the legend. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/world/europe/bonnie-prince-charlie-outlander-jacobite.html

The BRICS Group Announces New Members, Expanding Its Reach

New York Times Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia have been invited to join the club of emerging nations, strengthening its role as a geopolitical alternative to Western-led forums. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/world/europe/brics-expansion-xi-lula.html

Prigozhin, Wagner Leader, Believed to Be on Plane in Deadly Russia Crash

New York Times All 10 people on a jet linked to Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the founder of the mercenary group, were killed on Wednesday, Russian officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/23/world/europe/prigozhin-wagner-plane-crash-russia.html

Johaar Mosaval, Who Broke Free of Apartheid for Ballet, Dies at 95

New York Times Of South Asian descent, he was discriminated against as “colored” in South Africa, but he flourished in London as a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/23/arts/dance/johaar-mosaval-dead.html

How Multiple Warnings About Killer Nurse Lucy Letby Were Missed

New York Times Since the trial of Lucy Letby, a nurse who murdered babies in her care, experts have warned of a culture of hostility toward whistle-blowers in Britain’s National Health Service. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/23/world/europe/lucy-letby-murder-babies-nhs-warnings.html

Toto Cutugno, Singer Whose ‘L’Italiano’ Struck a Chord, Dies at 80

New York Times The nostalgic ballads and catchy pop songs he wrote paved the way for an international career. He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/23/world/europe/toto-cutugno-dead.html