Europe – Page 510 – Prologue Journal

Léon Gautier, Last Surviving French Commando From D-Day, Dies at 100

New York Times “We were at the head of the landing,” he said. “The British let us go a few meters in front. For us it was the liberation of France, the return into the family.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/leon-gautier-france-d-day-dead.html

David Adjaye Relinquishes Roles After Reported Accusations of Misconduct

New York Times The acclaimed architect stepped back from a number of positions after The Financial Times reported that he had been accused of sexual assault. Mr. Adjaye called the allegations “untrue.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/arts/design/david-adjaye-architect-sexual-assault.html

Israel’s Raid on Jenin, in Pictures

New York Times The major incursion into the West Bank city, which the military says is focused on rooting out militants, has left several dead and forced thousands from their homes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/israel-raid-jenin-photos.html

Russia Says Drone Attacks Were Intercepted Near Moscow

New York Times It appeared to be the first such attack near the Russian capital since May, when two waves of drones got close to the Kremlin. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/russia-moscow-drone-attacks.html

Jens Stoltenberg to Remain NATO Chief

New York Times After initially saying he would leave the job in September, NATO’s secretary general said he would stay on another year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/nato-chief-extends-term.html

Prominent Russian Journalist Injured in Attack in Chechnya

New York Times Elena Milashina, known for her work on human rights, was assaulted along with Alexander Nemov, a lawyer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/chechnya-journalist-assault-milashina.html

Putin Scrambles to Reinforce His Defenses After Wagner Mutiny

New York Times Long focused on security, the Russian president is rewarding loyalty among the ruling elite and showering his most important constituency — the men with guns — with cash. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/russia-putin-prigozhin.html

Amsterdam Tries to Make Red-Light District Less Touristy

New York Times The mayor wants to improve the neighborhood for residents, but sex workers oppose measures recently put in place. Now the city is looking to set up legal prostitution elsewhere. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/amsterdam-red-light-district-ban.html

Your Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Russia’s beleaguered embassy in Washington. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/briefing/russia-washington-israel-france.html

Peter Brötzmann, 82, Dies; His Thunderous Saxophone Shook Jazz Traditions

New York Times One of Europe’s most influential free-jazz musicians, he played with “a kind of scream” to exorcise his demons, and those of German history. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/arts/music/peter-brotzmann-dead.html