Europe – Page 47 – Prologue Journal

How the Oct. 7 Attacks Transformed the Middle East

New York Times With an Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to begin, the shock waves from their war have reshaped the region in unexpected ways. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/europe/israel-hamas-oct-7.html

Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles

New York Times A countrywide alert had warned of incoming ballistic missiles. Four of them, and 39 attack drones, were used in the attack, which killed at least four people, officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/ukraine-kyiv-russia.html

Prince Harry’s Suit Against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Set to Start

New York Times Barring a late settlement, Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers will begin Monday, with potential consequences for the royal family, the media baron and even The Washington Post. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/europe/prince-harry-murdoch-news-group-trial.html

Explosions Heard in Ukraine’s Capital

New York Times A countrywide alert warned of incoming ballistic missiles. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/explosions-ukraine.html

World Economic Forum: Will Trump and Davos Herald a New World Disorder

New York Times Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/business/trump-davos-europe.html

World Economic Forum: Davos Braces for Political Drama as the World Warms

New York Times A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/climate/davos-trump-world-economic-forum.html

Lifestyles of the Rich and Ancient: Some in Pompeii Even Had a Home Spa

New York Times Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by tons of volcanic fragments. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/italy-archaeology-pompeii-spa.html

Russian Court Sentences Lawyers for Navalny for Passing Along His Letters

New York Times A Russian court said the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/navalny-lawyers-sentenced-russia.html

France Wants to Prosecute the Founder of Chat Site Linked to Pelicot Rapes

New York Times Isaac Steidl founded the Coco platform, which authorities tied to criminal activity for years. The effort to hold Mr. Steidl accountable tests a new legal frontier. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/pelicot-rape-trial-coco-isaac-steidl.html

Iran’s Leader in Moscow to Sign Cooperation Treaty With Russia

New York Times The agreement will stop short of a military alliance, but it is expected to formalize an increasingly close relationship between Moscow and Tehran. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/iran-russia-cooperation-treaty.html