Europe – Page 516 – Prologue Journal

Michael Boyd, 68, Who Invigorated the Royal Shakespeare Company, Dies

New York Times He is credited with stabilizing that venerable British troupe while energizing it with ambitious projects, including Broadway’s “Matilda the Musical.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/theater/michael-boyd-dead.html

TSMC Will Build a Semiconductor Plant in Germany

New York Times TSMC, the world’s largest maker of semiconductors, said it would invest $3.8 billion in a joint project with three German industrial firms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/tsmc-germany-chips-semiconductors.html

UK Expands Sanctions List to Target Russia’s Weapons Suppliers

New York Times New measures announced Tuesday will affect businesses in Turkey, Dubai and Iran, as well as individuals that Britain says have supplied weaponry or components needed to sustain Russia’s war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/uk-russia-sanctions.html

Wildfires and Deadly Floods Hit Europe

New York Times The extreme weather across the continent this summer has destroyed huge amounts of land, forced many to evacuate, and in some cases caused deaths. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/flood-wildfires-rain-weather.html

Swiss Museum Cashier Pockets Over $1 Million in Yearslong Scam

New York Times A ticket seller at an art museum in Switzerland spent more than a decade skimming cash. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/arts/design/switzerland-museum-cashier-theft.html

British Museum Stabbing: Man Wounded

New York Times The stabbing outside the popular tourist attraction appeared to be an isolated incident, the police said. A suspect has been arrested. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/british-museum-stabbing-uk.html

Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War

New York Times The Black Sea, a largely overlooked part of the war in Ukraine, is suddenly a cauldron of military and geopolitical tensions. The region is deeply important to both Moscow and the West. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/black-sea-russia-ukraine.html

In County Donegal, Ireland, a Tiny Inn Offers a Hyper-Local Travel Experience

New York Times Breac House is among the many establishments in County Donegal whose owners rely on regional talent and resources, resulting in a local, yet contemporary, take on accommodation, food and design. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/travel/donegal-county-ireland.html

Ireland Says Goodbye to Sinéad O’Connor

New York Times In the coastal town of Bray, south of Dublin, the site of Ms. O’Connor’s last Irish home, mourners prepared to pay their last respects to the singer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/sinead-oconnor-funeral-ireland.html

Your Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Upheaval in the Chinese military. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/briefing/chinese-military-niger-ukraine.html