Europe – Page 94 – Prologue Journal

France Aligns With Morocco on Western Sahara, Angering Algeria

New York Times President Emmanuel Macron wrote to King Mohammed VI that France approved a plan for the disputed territory’s autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/france-morocco-western-sahara.html

Ukraine Ramps Up Mobilization of Troops

New York Times Large numbers of conscripts will arrive at the front in the coming weeks, soldiers and military analysts said, but some are poorly trained or out of shape. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-troops-russia-mobilization.html

Southport Stabbing: What We Know about the Knife Attack and Suspect

New York Times A third child has died and five more are in critical condition after a “ferocious” attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on Monday. “These were just little kids,” Ms. Swift said in a statement. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/southport-stabbing-uk-suspect.html

Intense Heat Settles Over Parts of Britain

New York Times Temperatures were expected to reach near 90 degrees on Tuesday, unusually warm for the region. The government issued a health alert for vulnerable groups. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/weather/uk-heat.html

5 Art Museum Security Guards Share Their Favorite Pieces

New York Times After years of standing by their sides, these guards find these pieces of art deeply meaningful. You might too. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/travel/art-museum-security-guards-pieces.html

How to Teach a Horse to Dance

New York Times A dressage rider explains how she and her horse, Jagerbomb, made it to the Olympics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/arts/dance/olympics-dressage-horse-dancing.html

You Won’t See Them at the Olympics, but These Speed Puzzlers Are World-Class

New York Times Puzzling has been around for more than 250 years, but a budding tournament featuring participants from more than 75 countries in Spain is giving it new life. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/speed-puzzling-competitions.html

Bonsucro Certified Indian Sugar From Abusive Fields

New York Times Much of what consumers buy is marked “sustainable,” “humane” or “green.” In the sugar cane fields of India, that papered over the worst abuses. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/asia/sugar-human-rights-bonsucro-india-hysterectomies.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times President Biden’s call to change the Supreme Court. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/briefing/biden-court-venezuela-olympics.html

Russia Seizes Urozhaine and Staromaiorske From Ukraine After Furious Battles

New York Times “It was like a fight between two packs of dogs,” said an officer, describing the struggle for one of the areas, Urozhaine. But “there came a moment when it made no sense to keep people there.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/russia-urozhaine-staromaiorske-ukraine.html