Category: Europe
Ukraine Says It Struck 2 Russian Oil Depots
New York Times Kyiv is pressing its drone campaign while lobbying allies for permission to use weapons supplied by NATO countries for strikes deep inside Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/world/europe/ukraine-russia-oil-depots.html
Read MoreLucy Letby Inquiry Won’t Weigh Key Question: Is the ‘Killer Nurse’ Innocent?
New York Times More than 20 experts have called on the U.K. government to delay a public inquiry into the case of Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering babies, because of growing concerns about the evidence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/world/europe/lucy-letby-innocent-inquiry-nurse-babies.html
Read MoreSahra Wagenknecht Is Shaking Up German Politics From the East
New York Times Sahra Wagenknecht, a former Communist, has founded her own party to respond to German grievances about migrants, crime and the dangers of the war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/world/europe/germany-politics-wagenknecht.html
Read MoreThursday Briefing
New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/briefing/telegram-israel-west-bank-trump-harris.html
Read MoreAlgerian Man Charged Over Synagogue Arson Attack in France
New York Times The man expressed deep hatred of Jews and said he had acted to “support the Palestinian cause,” according to French antiterrorism prosecutors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/world/europe/france-synagogue-arson-attack-charges.html
Read More‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel With Jenna Ortega Premieres at Venice Film Festival
New York Times After the actors’ strike muted the 2023 edition, this year’s event is being powered by stars like the “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” actress and her castmates. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/movies/jenna-ortega-beetlejuice-venice-film-festival.html
Read MoreU.K.’s Starmer Wants to ‘Turn a Corner on Brexit.’ What Does That Mean?
New York Times On a trip to Germany, Prime Minister Keir Starmer exchanged warm words with Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz. But a reset with the European Union will depend on actions too. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/world/europe/keir-starmer-britain-germany-brexit.html
Read MoreItalians Fight for the Right to Feast on the Beach
New York Times For those who feel priced out of expensive, privatized seaside clubs in Italy, elaborate lunch spreads feel like the last bastion of good spirits. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/dining/italians-beach-picnic-lunch.html
Read MoreShelling Kills 6 in Eastern Ukraine
New York Times The rest of the country, though, was largely spared from another consecutive night of large-scale Russian bombardment. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/world/europe/ukraine-russia-donetsk.html
Read MoreMeghan Markle Funds Cesta Collective, Expanding Her Investments in Small Brands
New York Times At least when it comes to investing. The latest addition to her portfolio: the handbag brand Cesta Collective. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/style/meghan-markle-cesta-collective-bags-investments.html
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