Europe – Page 95 – Prologue Journal

Wolfgang Rihm, Prolific Contemporary Classical Music Composer, Dies at 72

New York Times Likened to a “court composer” for Germany, he wrote more than 500 pieces and was considered one of the most original and independent musical voices in Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/arts/music/wolfgang-rihm-dead.html

Is the Seine Clean Enough? Olympic Triathletes Wait on Testers.

New York Times Water-quality results recorded before dawn on Tuesday will determine if the men’s triathlon race will take place hours later. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/world/olympics/seine-olympics-triathlon.html

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Axes Projects After Reviewing $28 Billion Budget Hole

New York Times Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the Exchequer, cut some infrastructure funding and pensions benefits, adding that more “difficult decisions” would come later this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/business/britain-budget-spending-rachel-reeves.html

Huw Edwards, Former BBC Anchor, Charged With Making Indecent Images of Children

New York Times Huw Edwards, who led the BBC’s coverage of major events, including King Charles III’s coronation, has been charged with three offenses, the police said on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/world/europe/huw-edwards-former-bbc-anchor-charged-making-indecent-images-of-children.html

Southport Stabbing: At Least 8 People Injured in English Seaside Town Attack

New York Times They were injured in a knife attack in Southport, near the northern English city of Liverpool. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/world/europe/southport-stabbing-uk.html

Olympics Opening Ceremony Singer Redefines What It Means to Be French

New York Times Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/world/europe/olympic-ceremony-france-singer-aya-nakamura.html

Man Detained in France After Breaking Into Railway Site Near Rouen

New York Times The man was picked up days after arsonists caused travel chaos by damaging train signaling cables around France, but he is not a suspect in that case, prosecutors say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/world/europe/france-railway-attack.html

Sinead O’Connor Died of Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Death Report Says

New York Times A death certificate filed last week revealed the natural causes behind the death last July of Ms. O’Connor, the Irish singer and activist. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/world/europe/sinead-oconnor-cause-of-death.html

A New Path in Tuscany Offers Rest, Beauty and an Escape from the Crowds

New York Times The Sentiero dell’Arte e dell’Anima, or Path of Art and Soul, in Pienza, is lined with 28 benches created by well-known artists where visitors can take in the countryside of the Val d’Orcia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/travel/tuscany-pienza-benches.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/briefing/israel-lebanon-harris-trump.html