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Russian Antiwar Activist Dies in Prison After Claiming He Had Been Tortured

New York Times Anatoly Berezikov is believed to be the first person in Russia to die in police custody after being jailed for opposing the invasion of Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/russia-antiwar-activist-dies-berezikov.html

Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Surgery

New York Times Doctors have advised the 86-year-old pontiff to take it easy after undergoing treatment to deal with a hernia that caused painful intestinal blockages. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/pope-francis-hospital.html

Your Friday Briefing

New York Times Ukraine’s counteroffensive presses on. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/briefing/ukraine-counteroffensive-boris-johnson.html

Ukraine Counteroffensive Is Grueling and Costly but Promising, U.S. Says

New York Times American and Ukrainian defense officials said the fight to dislodge dug-in Russian forces occupying southeastern Ukraine was expected to be brutal. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/europe/ukraine-counteroffensive.html

In Liberated Villages, Ukrainian Troops Still Face Lethal Threats

New York Times The Ukrainian counteroffensive has enjoyed some early successes, but with every step forward, the soldiers are increasingly exposed to Russian firepower. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/europe/ukraine-recapures-villages.html

Trump and Johnson Were Accused of Breaking Rules. One Lost Party Support.

New York Times Donald J. Trump and Boris Johnson are at the heart of political tempests at home, facing different accusations and far different results. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/europe/boris-johnson-trump-conservatives.html

NATO defense chiefs vow to stand by Ukraine, pledging more air defenses and training for fighter pilots.

New York Times U.S. officials urge patience, describing a long, bloody, difficult fight. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/europe/nato-ukraine-stoltenberg-austin.html

German Police Investigate Rammstein Singer Over Sexual Assault Accusations

New York Times Accusations against the band’s frontman had been swirling on social media and in reports by German news outlets for nearly two weeks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/arts/music/rammstein-singer-sexual-assault-accusations.html

Pope Francis Will Leave Hospital on Friday, Vatican Says

New York Times The Vatican described the pope’s recovery nine days after undergoing abdominal surgery as “regular.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/europe/pope-francis-hospital.html

Is Beyoncé Linked to Sweden’s Inflation? An Economist Says So.

New York Times As fans from around the world spent money to witness the kick off of the star’s tour in Sweden, they may have caused the country’s inflation rate to stay higher than expected. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/business/beyonce-inflation-sweden.html