Regions – Page 3549 – Prologue Journal

Annecy Stabbings Lead to Charges Against Syrian Refugee

New York Times A local prosecutor said that the six victims of the attack, two adults and four very young children, were no longer in life-threatening conditions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/world/europe/syrian-refugee-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-stabbing-in-france.html

Boris Johnson’s Comeback Hopes May Be Dimmer Than He Thinks

New York Times The former British prime minister, who resigned from Parliament on Friday, has found his way back into voters’ good graces before. But analysts say there is now almost no plausible path back to power for him. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/world/europe/boris-johnson-resigns-uk-parliament.html

Blast at rocket factory in Turkish capital leaves 5 workers dead

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. At least five workers have died in an explosion at a rocket and explosives factory in the Turkish capital city of Ankara. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/10/705023/Blast-rocket-factory-Turkish-capital-leaves-5-workers-dead

Orange and Smoky Skies Over a Province That Rolled Back Climate Measures

New York Times Doug Ford, Ontario’s premier, has a long history of opposition to renewable energy programs and an agenda that favors highway construction. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/world/canada/orange-and-smoky-skies-over-a-province-that-rolled-back-climate-measures.html

With Probes of Russian Lines, Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Takes Shape

New York Times Ukraine is using its new arsenal of Western tanks and armored vehicles in what is expected to be one of the largest military operations in Europe since World War II. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/world/europe/ukraine-counteroffensive.html

Thailand’s first pet-friendly cinema opens to four-legged film-goers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Businesses are trying to cash in on Thailand’s pet industry, which is considered the second-biggest in Asia behind China’s. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223649/thailands-first-pet-friendly-cinema-opens-four-legged-film-goers?utm_source=rss_feed

From ‘Pariah’ to Partner, Saudi Leader Defies Threats to Isolate Him

New York Times Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has repeatedly leveraged Saudi Arabia’s wealth and influence to overcome international condemnation of the kingdom’s human rights violations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/world/middleeast/saudi-leader-prince-mohammed.html

The Spy Who Called Me

New York Times For years, Spanish society has been rocked by revelations from the secret tapes of José Manuel Villarejo Pérez, a former intelligence agent now facing prison. He told me his story. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/magazine/spanish-spy-villarejo.html

Colombia’s Mustard Lovers Grow Desperate Amid Dijon Shortage

New York Times Colombians are scrambling to find the beloved French condiment as a new health law removes it from shelves, leaving a tangy void in their hearts and sandwiches. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/world/americas/colombia-dijon-mustard-shortage.html

Science Fiction From Latin America, With Zombie Dissidents and Aliens in the Amazon

New York Times A new wave of writers is making the genre its own, rooting it in local homelands and histories. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/books/latin-american-science-fiction.html