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East Germans Lean Toward Extremes in State Elections

New York Times The Alternative for Germany party was on course to win in Thuringia, according to projections, in what was seen as a worrying sign of the health of German democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/east-german-state-elections-saxony-thuringia.html

Helicopter Crash Near Volcano in Russia’s Far East Kills at Least 17

New York Times The helicopter was flying tourists in Russia’s Kamchatka region. No survivors were expected among the 22 people on board, state news agencies said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/russia-helicopter-crash-kamchatka.html

George Clooney Talks About Biden and ‘Wolfs’ With Brad Pitt

New York Times He also addressed the release plan for his new movie, “Wolfs,” co-starring Brad Pitt. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/movies/george-clooney-biden-apple-wolfs.html

Ukraine Strikes Russian Energy Facilities With Drones, Russia Says

New York Times Russian state media and local officials report fires and explosions at a number of facilities caused by drone attacks, including an oil refinery in Moscow and an energy production facility in the central region of Tver. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-energy-strikes.html

With Russia on Its Doorstep, a Ukrainian Town Packs Its Bags

New York Times Ukraine gambled that its move into Russia would draw Moscow’s forces away from the town of Pokrovsk. It didn’t happen. And now resigned residents are evacuating daily. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-evacuation-pokrovsk.html

Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill

New York Times Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/1997-lego-spill.html

What to Watch for in East German State Elections on Sunday

New York Times The prospect of a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in two state elections is only one of the problems for Chancellor Olaf Scholz. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/europe/east-german-state-elections.html

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