Europe – Page 499 – Prologue Journal

Acquittal of Janitor, Accused of Touching Student, Fuels Outrage in Italy

New York Times A court in Rome said it had decided the ruling in part because the episode lasted “a handful of seconds” and took place in a public area in front of other students. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/world/europe/italy-assault-case-10-seconds.html

Wagner Fighters Are Training Forces in Belarus, Defense Ministry Says

New York Times Television news footage of a training exercise involving the Russian mercenaries offered a rare, if vague, glimpse of the group after its failed mutiny last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/world/europe/wagner-belarus-russia.html

A Victorian Dinosaur Park Finds Its Way in the 21st Century

New York Times Statues of extinct animals peak out from the trees, delighting onlookers in this London park. But don’t expect them to be scientifically accurate. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/world/europe/crystal-palace-dinosaurs-london.html

Kevin Spacey, in U.K. Trial, Denies Abusing Position of Power

New York Times Facing accusations of sexual assault, the actor defended himself against multiple claims. He also admitted he got “the signals wrong” during one encounter. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/movies/kevin-spacey-trial.html

New Heat Wave Descends on Europe, as It Struggles to Adapt

New York Times European governments have been slow to put in place broader mitigation strategies for extreme heat, allowing deaths to increase. This year may be no different. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/world/europe/europe-heat-wave-italy.html

In France, a Bastille Day With Fewer Fireworks

New York Times Many French cities canceled their traditional firework shows over a familiar issue in France, social unrest, and a more daunting one, climate change. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/world/europe/france-bastille-day-fireworks-cancelled.html

On his stops in Europe, Biden adds to talk of a new Cold War.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/world/europe/on-his-stops-in-europe-biden-adds-to-talk-of-a-new-cold-war.html

The French Music Maker Pone Tries to Reclaim His Lost Voice

New York Times The rap producer known as Pone, who has A.L.S., speaks through a computer that makes him sound robotic. He asked a comic impersonator to try to recapture his distinctive sound. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/world/europe/pone-als-france-voice.html

A Commander Describes Ukraine’s Counteroffensive From the Front Lines

New York Times Troops with the 36th Marine Brigade have been the tip of the spear in Ukraine’s counteroffensive and have advanced about five miles into a bulge into Russian lines in southern Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/world/europe/ukraine-counteroffensive-russian-fighters.html

Europe’s Heat Wave: What to Know

New York Times More scorching weather is expected in the southern part of the continent and the Balkans in the coming days. Here’s what to know. https://www.nytimes.com/article/europe-heat-wave-forecast.html