Europe – Page 86 – Prologue Journal

For These Olympians, the Bling Is the Thing

New York Times Athletes at the Paris Olympics have been sporting some seriously high-wattage accessories. Here are nine of our favorites. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/style/olympians-bling-accessories.html

Hotel Collapse in Germany Kills 2 and Prompts Frantic Rescue Mission

New York Times One person remained trapped under the rubble on Wednesday after a centuries-old structure collapsed late the night before. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/germany-hotel-collapse.html

Fears of Fresh Violence Put Britain on High Alert

New York Times Some 6,000 specialist public order police officers have been mobilized across the country amid fears that protests, called for Wednesday night, could lead to further riots. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/uk-riots-police.html

In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past

New York Times A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/putin-russia-prisoner-swap.html

A Play About J.K. Rowling Stirred Outrage. Until It Opened.

New York Times The muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show “TERF” suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can quickly vanish. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/theater/terf-play-rowling-edinburgh-fringe.html

Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in UK

New York Times Over the past few days, the billionaire has posted incendiary comments about violent protests on the social media platform he controls, drawing the ire of the prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/business/musk-starmer-riots-uk.html

Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in Britain

Ukraine Launches Rare Cross-Border Ground Assault Into Russia, Kremlin Says

New York Times Troops and armored fighting vehicles crossed into Russia’s western Kursk region on Tuesday, according to Moscow and independent analysts. Ukrainian officials have not commented. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/ukraine-russia-cross-border-assault.html

Riots Break Out Across UK: What to Know

New York Times The country was bracing for more unrest, with fresh protests planned after a weekend of demonstrations turned into anti-immigrant riots. https://www.nytimes.com/article/uk-riots-protests.html

How Belarus Was Left Out of a Prisoner Swap Between Russia and the West

New York Times While Belarus played a role in the sweeping prisoner exchange last week, none of the 1,400 people classified as political prisoners in the country by a human rights group were freed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/belarus-russia-prisoner-swap.html