As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes March 05, 2026 NYT > World > Europe The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships. NYTimes +
Russia Returns to Venice Biennale, in Latest Sign of a Cultural Comeback March 05, 2026 By hosting a pavilion again this year NYT > World > Europe Russia continues its efforts to shed its status as a cultural and sporting pariah. NYTimes +
How Jonathan Groff of ‘Just in Time’ Became Broadway’s Leading Man March 05, 2026 By transmitting his love of live performance NYT > World > Europe the “Just in Time” actor has completed his ascendance to full musical stardom. NYTimes +
‘Outlander’ Brought the World to Scotland, and Scotland to the World March 04, 2026 but its legacy will live on in a tourism boom and a blossoming local TV industry. NYT > World > Europe The hit show is wrapping up NYTimes +
As Trump Scrambles the World Order, Can Germany Learn the Language of Hard Power? March 02, 2026 an anxious continent’s best chance at security runs through its largest economy. In the wake of the U.S. bombing of Iran and its dismissal of European allies NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
When Trump Meets Germany’s Merz, Iran Will Likely Dominate Discussion March 02, 2026 Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Washington is now likely to be dominated by discussions of the attack long planned NYT > World > Europe which Europeans did not take part in. NYTimes +
As Trump Bombs Iran, America’s Allies Watch Fitfully From Sidelines March 02, 2026 Disregarded by President Trump over Iran Europe’s leaders are adapting to a world in which they are little more than bystanders. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Iran’s Regime May Survive, but the Middle East Will Be Changed March 01, 2026 A badly weakened Iran will no longer intimidate or threaten its neighbors in the same way. The regional impact could be comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump’s Issue Was Iran’s Leadership Itself March 01, 2026 NYT > World > Europe President Trump’s envoys negotiated with Iran over its nuclear program. But Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wanted much more. NYTimes +
In Ukraine, a Community of ‘Simple Believers’ Shuns the Modern World February 28, 2026 cars higher education and much else as distractions from what really matters. NYT > World > Europe The Christians known as viruiuchi prostaky see electricity NYTimes +
Middle East Airspace Closes as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran February 28, 2026 A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Middle East Airspace Closes as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran February 28, 2026 A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Some Russians Go Without Heat or Power in Winter, as Energy System Falls Into Disrepair February 27, 2026 A dozen major blackouts and central heating cutoffs across the country have affected hundreds of thousands during a brutal winter. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +