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Ukraine’s soccer fans team up to support the war effort.

New York Times At the Corner Pub in Kyiv, supporters are cheering on their team, but they have also become fund-raisers, military boosters and logistics experts providing equipment to the front lines. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/world/europe/ukraine-soccer.html

War in Ukraine Is Worsening Effects of Climate Change, Kerry Says

New York Times The forced movement of people, the destruction of agricultural land and the increased instability are being felt in Ukraine and beyond, said John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/world/europe/ukraine-war-climate-change-john-kerry.html

Andrew Tate’s Indictment in Romania: Here’s What to Know

New York Times The online influencer and his brother, Tristan Tate, appeared in court for the first time since their indictment on charges including human trafficking. https://www.nytimes.com/article/andrew-tate-romania-charges.html

Kakhovka Dam Disaster Keeps Beaches Closed in Odesa, Ukraine

New York Times Wartime fears closed the Ukrainian city’s famed beaches last year, but crowds were starting to return — until the destruction of a faraway dam dumped debris and dangers into the Black Sea. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/world/europe/ukraine-odesa-mines-beaches-dam.html

U.K. Inflation Remains Stuck at 8.7 Percent

New York Times The rate, which had been expected to edge lower in May, shows that Britain’s cost-of-living persists, and is likely to prompt the Bank of England to raise interest rates again. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/business/uk-inflation-may.html

Your Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Search for a missing submersible craft. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/briefing/submersible-china-europe-ukraine.html

Russia Sends Attack Drones Across Ukraine, Targeting Kyiv and Lviv

New York Times Moscow’s forces also shot and killed a rescue worker in the flood-stricken city of Kherson, Ukrainian officials said, as both sides battled for territory in the south and east. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/world/europe/russia-drones-kyiv-lviv-ukraine-war.html

French Police Search Paris Olympics Offices in Corruption Investigation

New York Times French prosecutors said they were investigating potential conflicts of interest, embezzlement and favoritism connected to public contracts signed by organizers of the Games. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/world/europe/paris-2024-olympics-corruption-raid-france.html

Site Where Julius Caesar Was Killed Is Opened For Tourism

New York Times The site where the emperor was assassinated by a group of senators in 44 B.C., nestled among four ancient temples, has been opened to the public for the first time in a century. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/world/europe/rome-julius-caesar-assassination.html

E.U. Takes Aim at China in Proposed Economic Strategy

New York Times A European Commission plan seeks to ban companies from sending sensitive high-tech goods to potentially hostile countries — without naming any names. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/world/europe/eu-china-economic-strategy.html