Europe – Page 495 – Prologue Journal

Extreme Heat Grips 3 Continents as Climate Change Warms Earth

New York Times Across North America, Europe and Asia, hundreds of millions of people endured blistering conditions. The U.S. special envoy for climate change called it “a threat to all of humankind.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/world-heat-extreme.html

Arresting Putin in South Africa Would Risk War, President Says

New York Times The assertion, made in a court affidavit, was the clearest indication yet that South Africa was seeking any way possible to avoid arresting the Russian leader on an international warrant at a long-planned BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/putin-arrest-south-africa.html

King Charles III Earned Record Income from Rental Properties

New York Times Rents are rising across Britain, and the nation’s most famous landlord was no exception. He received about $34 million from his real estate portfolio. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/king-charles-rent-increases-income.html

Protests Meet Bibby Stockholm, U.K. Barge for Asylum Seekers

New York Times Some of those protesting the Bibby Stockholm’s arrival in southern England wanted better treatment for refugees. Others opposed bringing migrants to the area. None wanted the barge. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/asylum-seekers-uk-barge-bibby-stockholm.html

Can ‘Miss Saigon’ Be Saved? Two British Shows Disagree.

New York Times A revival reimagines the polarizing musical for the 21st century while a new show offers a bawdy riposte. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/theater/miss-saigon.html

Heat Divide Leaves Low-Income Workers Among the Most Vulnerable

New York Times Europe’s latest heat wave has highlighted the inequities between those who can afford to shelter from the heat and those who can’t. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/heat-workers-europe-italy.html

As Heat Waves Descend on Europe, So Do Tourists

New York Times Soaring temperatures have gripped the continent during one of its most popular travel seasons. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/europe-heat-wave-tourists-travel.html

Wildfires Force Residents to Flee Greek Seaside Villages

New York Times Thousands of acres have burned, leaving residents and firefighters scrambling. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/greece-fires-residents.html

Moscow Warns Ukraine Against Shipping Grain Across the Black Sea Without Its Consent

New York Times The Kremlin’s comments came after Ukraine’s leader called for the shipments to continue despite Russia’s withdrawal from a landmark grain deal. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/moscow-ukraine-grain-black-sea.html

Spanish Vote Threatens Efforts to Recover Franco’s Victims

New York Times Spain’s left-wing government has tried to accelerate exhumations of mass graves left from the dictatorship. If it wins Sunday’s election, the right may end that. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/spain-franco-victims-recover.html