How Russia’s Scorched-Earth Attacks Put Ukraine’s Power Grid Near Collapse March 12, 2026 NYT > World > Europe Strikes on Ukrainian energy systems have tripled this winter. Continuous repairs and Western aid staved off a total breakdown. NYTimes +
How to Afford Housing in London: Multiple Roommates, No Living Room March 11, 2026 High prices have pushed more Londoners to live with roommates well into their late 20s and 30s — if they can afford to move out of their parents’ homes at all. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
A Dublin Pub-Crawl, but Hold the Booze March 11, 2026 A wander through some famed watering holes in Ireland’s capital reveals a booming alcohol-free scene and a cultural shift. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Ukraine Can Now Manufacture ‘China-Free’ Drones March 10, 2026 NYT > World > Europe The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult. NYTimes +
France Bolsters Efforts to Repatriate Citizens Stranded by Iran War March 10, 2026 France is highlighting its repatriation operations for nationals left stranded by the conflict with Iran. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Alma Allen Signs With Mega-Gallery After Venice Biennale Fallout March 10, 2026 Alma Allen has joined Perrotin months after two other galleries dropped him over his selection to represent the United States at the “art world Olympics.” NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Fed Up With High Costs, American Theater Takes a Trip to London March 09, 2026 NYT > World > Europe Skyrocketing budgets and falling profitability have driven a new form of offshoring with U.S. producers staging shows across the Atlantic. NYTimes +
Large Fire in Glasgow Forces Closure of Major Train Station March 08, 2026 but officials said they expected train service to be disrupted through Monday. NYT > World > Europe The blaze that started near Scotland’s busiest station was under control NYTimes +
Oslo Police Investigate Explosion Outside U.S. Embassy March 08, 2026 A motive for the explosion was unclear as of Sunday morning but the police said it appeared to be a “targeted attack.” NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Russia Is Sharing Intelligence With Iran, U.S. Officials Say March 07, 2026 NYT > World > Europe The information has included satellite imagery showing the locations of military personnel. But some officials played down the significance of the partnership. NYTimes +
The Allure of Traveling to the French Riviera in the Winter March 06, 2026 A region famous for its sun-drenched climate becomes a refreshing retreat when the summer heat megayachts and swarms of tourists are gone. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
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 +