Europe – Page 93 – Prologue Journal

Moscow Expels 2 German Journalists Over Allegations of Closing Russian TV Bureau

New York Times The German government denied it had taken action against Russia’s Channel One office in Berlin. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/russia-german-journalists-expelled.html

Evelyne de Pontbriand, Champion of Biodynamic Winemaking, Dies at 73

New York Times The latest in a long line of women to run her family winery, she helped bring worldwide attention to sustainable viniculture. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/dining/evelyne-de-pontbriand-dead.html

Oxford University Names William Hague Its New Chancellor

New York Times Mr. Hague, a former leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, was chosen in a vote by his fellow alumni to lead the elite university. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/oxford-chancellor-william-hague.html

Mystery Drones Spotted Over U.S. Air Bases in Britain

New York Times Small unmanned craft were seen flying over four bases in England, the U.S. Air Force in Europe said in a statement. The Pentagon noted that there had not been “any significant mission impact.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/drones-us-air-bases-uk.html

What Is Russia’s Oreshnik Ballistic Missile?

New York Times The weapon used for the first time against Ukraine last week is capable of carrying nuclear weapons. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/russia-oreshnik-ballistic-missile.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times A cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/briefing/israel-hezbollah-truce-trump.html

Compassion or Coercion? Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying.

New York Times As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/europe/uk-assisted-dying-suicide.html

Starbucks Among Companies Affected by Ransomware Attack

New York Times Blue Yonder, which provides supply chain management software for thousands of companies, said a cyberattack had disrupted some services. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/business/blue-yonder-ransomware-attack-starbucks.html

Breyten Breytenbach, Dissident South African-Born Writer, Dies at 85

New York Times He wrote poetry in Afrikaans and prose in English in his fight against apartheid, an effort that landed him in jail for seven years and in Paris as an expatriate. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/world/africa/breyten-breytenbach-dead.html

Russia Fires Record Number of Drones in Overnight Assault, Ukraine Says

New York Times The assault, which the Ukrainian Air Force said involved 188 drones, came as both sides intensify air bombardments. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/world/europe/ukraine-russia-drone-attack.html