Europe – Page 65 – Prologue Journal

Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons

New York Times Staff shortages, beatings, corruption and harsh treatment of Muslim prisoners have all led to unrest among inmates, with recent uprisings turning deadly. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/world/europe/russian-prisons-inmate-uprisings.html

Imperiled by Volcanic Eruptions, Iceland Scoops Up Answers From the Deep

New York Times Earth scientists are working to determine the course of future lava flows in Iceland’s southwestern corner one bucketful at a time. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/science/iceland-volcano-eruption-lava.html

Parts of Italy’s Appian Way Are Left Off UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Cue Grievances.

New York Times For the towns along the ancient road that were not included on the UNESCO list, the slight is about more than hurt pride. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/world/europe/appian-way-italy-unesco-world-heritage-site.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times Kamala Harris’s interview with CNN. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/briefing/harris-cnn-interview-israel-mpox.html

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

New York Times The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/technology/telegram-encryption-pavel-durov.html

With ‘Maria’ Biopic, Angelina Jolie Could Make Her Oscar Comeback

New York Times “Maria,” about the opera diva Maria Callas, plays to the star’s strengths. Its Venice Film Festival debut was timed so the actress could avoid Brad Pitt. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/movies/maria-callas-biopic-angelina-jolie-venice.html

Investigation Into Bayesian Yacht That Sank Off Sicily Broadens

New York Times Prosecutors are looking into the actions of two other crew members in connection with the sinking of the luxury yacht Bayesian, which caused the deaths of seven people. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/world/europe/bayesian-yacht-sicily-mike-lynch-investigation-crew.html

100-Plus Tons of Dead Fish Swamp a Greece Port

New York Times The mass deaths of the fish were most likely caused by climate change. The vacation area and its businesses have been suffering since. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/world/europe/dead-fish-greece.html

F-16 Fighter Jet, Recently Supplied to Ukraine, Crashes

New York Times A Western official said the advanced fighter crashed while defending against a Russian aerial assault. It was not clear how it was destroyed, but the loss is a symbolic blow to Ukraine, given the planes’ prominence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/world/europe/f-16-ukraine-crash.html

Push for Gender Equality in E.U.’s Top Roles Looks Set to Fall Short

New York Times Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, asked member countries to nominate both men and women for commission roles. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/world/europe/eu-commission-gender-women.html