Europe – Page 49 – Prologue Journal

Daniel Khalife, UK Prison Escapee, Is Convicted of Spying for Iran

New York Times Daniel Khalife also pleaded guilty to an escape from a London jail, strapped underneath a truck with a sling made of trousers, that embarrassed the British authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/world/europe/daniel-khalife-iran-spy-prison-escape.html

Ukraine Reports Major Russian Attack on Its Energy Sector

New York Times President Vladimir V. Putin said Russia has been selecting targets for missile strikes in Kyiv and that they might include “decision-making centers.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/world/europe/russia-missile-attack-ukraine-energy.html

Pajamas from Schostal Originals, Comme Si & More Are Status Symbols

New York Times Pajama sets from small European labels have for some become stylish souvenirs that signal their discerning taste. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/style/schostal-comme-si-pajamas.html

Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close

New York Times Livestock has been traded on the historic site in Britain’s capital for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/world/europe/london-smithfield-meat-market.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times The first day of a truce between Hezbollah and Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/briefing/hezbollah-truce-trump-envoy.html

E.U. Vessels Surround Anchored Chinese Ship After Cables Are Severed in Baltic Sea

New York Times Multiple countries are investigating and the authorities in Europe say they have not ruled out sabotage. But U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that the cables were not cut deliberately. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/baltic-sea-cables-chinese-ship.html

Moscow Expels 2 German Journalists Over Allegations of Closing Russian TV Bureau

New York Times The German government denied it had taken action against Russia’s Channel One office in Berlin. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/russia-german-journalists-expelled.html

Evelyne de Pontbriand, Champion of Biodynamic Winemaking, Dies at 73

New York Times The latest in a long line of women to run her family winery, she helped bring worldwide attention to sustainable viniculture. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/dining/evelyne-de-pontbriand-dead.html

Oxford University Names William Hague Its New Chancellor

New York Times Mr. Hague, a former leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, was chosen in a vote by his fellow alumni to lead the elite university. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/oxford-chancellor-william-hague.html

Mystery Drones Spotted Over U.S. Air Bases in Britain

New York Times Small unmanned craft were seen flying over four bases in England, the U.S. Air Force in Europe said in a statement. The Pentagon noted that there had not been “any significant mission impact.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/drones-us-air-bases-uk.html