Regions – Page 3413 – Prologue Journal

Korean war must formally end to break the dangerous nuclear impasse

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The current status quo encourages military build-ups and aggressive posturing while impeding sensible solutions to North Korea’s isolation and economic impoverishment. A peace treaty must be negotiated, and the US must drop its unrealistic…

A Dusty Fast-Food Costume Sets Off a Very Canadian Bidding War

New York Times The government of Alberta is auctioning off an adult-size suit shaped like a donair, a uniquely Canadian take on the gyro and doner kebab that is a beloved late-night staple in Nova Scotia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/canada/alberta-donair-costume-auction.html

Wildfires in Greece Raise Fears of Tourism Collapse

New York Times The fiercest wildfires have hit only parts of a few islands. But the effects of climate change pose a far wider threat to Greece’s tourism industry. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/europe/wildfires-greece-tourism.html

Alison Rose of NatWest Bank Resigns After Nigel Farage Allegations

New York Times Alison Rose of NatWest, one of the country’s largest banks, resigned after Nigel Farage, a Brexit firebrand, said his account had been shut because of his political views. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/business/natwest-ceo-nigel-farage.html

Kevin Spacey Found Not Guilty of Sexual Assault

New York Times A British jury on Wednesday found the actor not guilty of nine charges. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/arts/kevin-spacey-verdict-not-guilty.html

When Ancient Eruptions Pumped Diamonds to Earth’s Surface

New York Times A new study offers clues to the mysteries of kimberlite eruptions, the source of most of the diamonds mined on Earth today. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/science/kimberlite-diamonds-volcano-eruptions.html

Nano SPEAR can protect aircraft from threats at miniscule size

Jerusalem Post Elbit VP tells The Jerusalem Post about a new way to beat short-range rockets https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-752578

War Brought Putin Closer to Africa. Now It’s Pushing Them Apart.

New York Times As President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia prepares to host African leaders at a summit, a collapsed grain deal and the uncertain fate of Wagner mercenaries have cast a shadow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/africa/putin-africa-russia-war.html

Russia’s Online Censorship Has Surged During Ukraine War

New York Times A report from Citizen Lab laid out how much online censorship has increased on one of Russia’s biggest social media sites. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/technology/russia-censorship-ukraine-war.html

Israel’s Supreme Court to Hear Case Against Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul

New York Times The justices will hear petitions in September against a new law that curbs their own authority, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed ahead despite Israel’s political turmoil. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/middleeast/israel-supreme-court-judicial-overhaul-netanyahu.html