Regions – Page 3523 – Prologue Journal

‘It Could Have Been So Much Worse’: Mountain Collapse Narrowly Misses Swiss Village

New York Times Fifty million cubic feet of rock came to rest just shy of Brienz and its schoolhouse. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/switzerland-mountain-collapse.html

Nuclear Plant in Ukraine, Occupied by Russia, Faces a New Risk

New York Times The destruction of a dam endangered the main source of water used for the critical task of cooling Zaporizhzhia’s reactors and spent fuel rods. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/ukraine-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant-dam.html

Finland Shifts Right With Coalition Including an Anti-Immigration Party

New York Times When the party of the country’s political rock star, former Prime Minister Sanna Marin, lost in April, a center-right party’s power rose. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/finland-finns-party.html

Victims in the Manitoba Crash Were 10 Minutes From Their Destination

New York Times A road trip to a casino turned deadly yesterday for 15 people aboard a bus in Manitoba, Canada, that collided with a semitrailer truck. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/canada/manitoba-car-crash-canada.html

Heather Mack, convicted in Bali of killing mum and stuffing body in suitcase, pleads guilty in US

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US woman was convicted in Indonesia in 2015 of helping her boyfriend murder her mother in a bid to gain access to a US$1.5 million trust fund. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3224405/heather-mack-convicted-bali-killing-mum-and-stuffing-body-suitcase-pleads-guilty-us?utm_source=rss_feed

Greece Migrant Boat Tragedy Leaves Many Questions for Europe

New York Times Greek authorities blamed smugglers for a disaster that may have been one of the worst of its kind. Critics say tougher policies are increasing the risks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/greece-migrant-boat-disaster.html

As Ukraine pushes to recapture territory, Russia moves ahead with elections in occupied areas.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/as-ukraine-pushes-to-recapture-territory-russia-moves-ahead-with-elections-in-occupied-areas.html

‘Romeo and Juliet’ Review: Toheeb Jimoh Shines

New York Times Toheeb Jimoh, Emmy-nominated for “Ted Lasso,” takes on Romeo in a riveting production from the British director Rebecca Frecknall. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/theater/romeo-and-juliet-toheeb-jimoh.html

Turkish government accused of using courts to block Istanbul mayor from presidential run

Jerusalem Post The Turkish government is being accused of using criminal charges to try to prevent Istanbul’s mayor from becoming the president of the country or the head of his party. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-746573

Putin rejects claims that Russia is isolated, projecting a rosy economic outlook.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/putin-rejects-claims-that-russia-is-isolated-projecting-a-rosy-economic-outlook.html