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U.K. Inflation Slowed in April, but Remains Stubbornly High

New York Times Consumer prices rose 8.7% from a year earlier, the slowest pace since March 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/business/uk-inflation-april.html

Ukraine-Aligned Fighters Assault Russian Region of Belgorod for 2nd Day

New York Times The cross-border attacks by fighters aligned with Ukraine were an effort to force Russia’s military to divert troops from the front line, an official said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/world/europe/russia-belgorod-ukraine-attacks.html

U.S.-Made Armored Vehicles Appear to Have Been Used in Attack on Russia

New York Times At least three of what appeared to be American-made tactical vehicles known as MRAPs were part of the cross-border attack. According to visual evidence, Russia captured two of them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/world/europe/mrap-armored-vehicles-russia-ukraine.html

‘Time Shelter,’ by Georgi Gospodinov, Wins International Booker Prize

New York Times Georgi Gospodinov’s acclaimed satire, translated by Angela Rodel, is the first Bulgarian novel to win the prestigious award. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/books/international-booker-prize-time-shelter.html

F-16 Training Planned for Ukraine’s Pilots

New York Times Ukrainian pilots have a lot to learn before they can start using U.S.-made fighter jets, but experts say it might take less time than once thought. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/world/europe/ukraine-f16-training.html

Boris Johnson Referred to Police Over Potential New Covid Breach

New York Times The former prime minister was fined last year while still the head of government for breaking Covid rules in 2020, one of a series of scandals that eventually led to his resignation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/world/europe/boris-johnson-covid-lockdown-rules.html

As Migration to U.K. Soars, Britain Targets Visas for Students’ Kin

New York Times The government, which has been mostly focused on asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, is now turning to limiting some pathways for legal migrants. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/world/europe/uk-immigration-student-dependent-visas.html

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