Category: Europe
Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million
New York Times The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/business/titanic-watch-auction.html
Read MoreGisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France
New York Times The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting scores of men to rape her while she was unconscious. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/gisele-pelicot-rape-trial-france.html
Read MoreA Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in Siberia
New York Times The Homotherium cub was preserved in Siberian permafrost with its dark fur and flesh intact. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/science/saber-tooth-cat-mummy-siberia.html
Read MoreBurglars Break Into Windsor Castle Estate, Home of Prince William, Kate and Family
New York Times The intruders entered a farm building on the castle estate last month and stole an Isuzu pickup and a quad bike, according to the local police. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/windsor-castle-estate-burglars-uk.html
Read MoreI Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.
New York Times After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/rory-smith-soccer-coaching.html
Read MoreFreed From Restraints, Ukraine Is Poised to Strike Into Russia
New York Times President Biden has granted permission for Kyiv to carry out long-range strikes, and his Ukrainian counterpart said the launches would come soon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/ukraine-russia-missiles.html
Read MoreWhy Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy
New York Times As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/business/energy-environment/cop-oil-gas-green-energy.html
Read MoreMonday Briefing
New York Times A major change in U.S. policy on Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/briefing/ukraine-biden-trump-lebanon.html
Read MoreOn Migration, Europe Warms to Ideas Once Seen as Fringe
New York Times As in the United States, a decline in the numbers of migrants crossing borders has not stopped anti-migrant sentiments from gaining ground. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/europe-migration-shift.html
Read MoreWhat Are ATACMS, the U.S. Missiles That May Be Used Against Russia?
New York Times In a major policy shift, the Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use the ballistic missiles within Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/world/europe/what-are-atacms-missiles-ukraine-russia.html
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