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2 Ukrainian Fighters Take a Break From the War to Marry Each Other

New York Times Their wedding was hosted by a charity group that provides uniforms, boots and other essentials to female soldiers, but because of demand recently started to organize such celebrations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/russia-ukraine-weddings.html

Fire Aboard Cargo Ship off Dutch Coast Is Still Raging

New York Times The vessel, which has about 3,000 vehicles on board, has been burning since Tuesday. One crew member died. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/cargo-ship-fire-cars.html

Europe Vowed to Make Russia Pay for the War. It’s Not That Easy.

New York Times Confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the United States and Europe could breach international law and set a dangerous precedent, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/ukraine-russia-assets.html

Russia Says It Intercepted a Ukrainian Drone Near Moscow

New York Times Russia said it had foiled the attack, the second such incident in the capital region in less than a week. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/moscow-drone-intercept.html

Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify

New York Times Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/europe-heat-buildings-air-conditioning.html

O’Connor Was a Lonely Voice for Change — Until Ireland Changed With Her

New York Times Sinead O’Connor shocked her strongly Catholic country when she tore up the pope’s picture. But the Church’s sexual abuse scandals made Ireland more secular, and more understanding of her criticisms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/sinead-oconnor-changed-ireland.html

Your Friday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump faces major new charges. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/briefing/trump-counteroffensive-heat.html

Ukrainian Fencer Disqualified After Not Shaking Hands With Russian Opponent

New York Times The 17-month war continues to disrupt competitions a year before the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/europe/ukraine-fencer-olga-kharlan-russia.html

Sinead O’Connor Mourned in Irish Mountain Village Where She Once Lived

New York Times For three years, the singer, who died this week, found simplicity and happiness in a mountain sanctuary where she was just another neighbor. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/europe/sinead-oconnor-irish-village.html

Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Makes Some Gains, but Questions Remain

New York Times Kyiv has intensified its counteroffensive against the Russian invasion, but has kept things murky on the size of the assault, the casualties and what forces it still has in reserve. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/europe/ukraine-counteroffensive-russia-putin.html