Europe – Page 488 – Prologue Journal

Israel Protests in Photos

New York Times Political turmoil that has been brewing for months reached a crescendo after Parliament passed a law aimed at curbing the power of the judiciary. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/world/middleeast/israel-judicial-overhaul-protests-photos.html

Ukraine Trains Marines to Fight Russia in Frontline Conditions

New York Times A grueling obstacle course, a few miles from the fighting with Russia, is a final step in the initiation for Ukrainian marines. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/world/europe/ukraine-marines-front-line.html

A Continental Competition, All in One Neighborhood

New York Times Inspired by the Africa Cup of Nations, several small-scale soccer tournaments formed in the Paris region. In a working-class landing spot for immigrants, one event lets locals revel in being exceptional. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/sports/soccer/paris-soccer-tournaments.html

Russian Attack Threatens Even Alternative Routes for Ukrainian Grain

New York Times The attack on a grain hangar on the Danube River, an alternative export route that has become an economic lifeline, complicates Ukraine’s efforts to export its grain. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/business/economy/russia-ukraine-grain-danube-river-reni.html

Your Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/world/europe/climate-israel-judiciary-overhaul.html

Russia Strikes Danube Port, Escalating Attacks on Ukraine Grain Routes

New York Times The assault, across the river from Romania, heightened the risk of a more direct confrontation with a NATO member and came on the same day that drones struck buildings in Moscow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/europe/russia-danube-port-ukraine-romania-attack.html

Putin Signs a Harsh New Law Targeting Transgender People in Russia

New York Times The law, part of a broader L.G.B.T.Q. crackdown, includes a ban on transition surgery. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/europe/putin-transgender-transition-surgery-russia.html

Macron’s Lesson After Riots? France Needs Order ‘at Every Level’

New York Times President Emmanuel Macron of France had outlined 100 days to move past protests over his pension reform, but rioting set off by a fatal police shooting jolted the country once more. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/europe/macron-france-riots.html

What the Collapse of Spain’s Far Right Means Going Forward

New York Times About the only thing clear from Spain’s muddled election results was that Spaniards were turning away from the political extremes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/europe/spain-election-vox-party.html

Greta Thunberg Fined After Blocking Port Traffic

New York Times The climate activist said that trials like hers brought attention to climate change and that she would continue to protest. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/europe/greta-thunberg-fined-climate-sweden.html