Update

As schools decide to reopen or go virtual, Europe’s short-term closures suggest long-term costs

Fear, distress, relief. The many emotions of the pandemic can be found in Italy’s pharmacy testing lines.

As Russia’s courts muzzle Memorial human rights group, activists stress that ‘the truth is on our side’

Paris wants to make the Seine swimmable for the Olympics and the public

This village was a book capital. What happens when people stop buying so many books?

In their shared sea, Ukraine and Russia already risk direct conflict every day

For Queen Elizabeth II, 2021 brought sorrow and scandal to the royal family

HarperCollins apologizes to Russian billionaire over book claiming Putin ordered Chelsea soccer team purchase

Britain’s omicron cases soar as new lockdown party allegations at Boris Johnson’s residence come to light

On Ukraine’s front, a real war overshadows worries about a possible future one with Russia

Ukraine’s foreign minister wants West to clarify its sanction threats to Moscow

In a bad sign for Boris Johnson, Britain’s Conservatives lose parliament seat they held for nearly 200 years

Kyiv keeping calm and carrying on even as Kremlin boosts pressure on Ukraine

German court convicts Russian for brazen broad daylight Berlin assassination, gives life in prison

With coronavirus variants, the world is learning the Greek alphabet, one grim letter at a time

Russia blocks U.N. move to treat climate change as a global security threat

Six ways Russia views Ukraine — and why each should worry the West

Britain moves to ban big-game hunters from bringing trophies back into country

Injury on way from bed to home computer is a workplace accident, German court rules

Leaked letter suggests Boris Johnson backed dog and cat airlift from Kabul as Afghans sought refuge

Your Tuesday Briefing

Can Germany’s New Chancellor Revive the Left in Europe?

Biden Expected to Offer Warnings and Alternatives in Call With Putin

Europe is on edge as Omicron cases rise quickly before the holidays.

‘Rife’ cocaine use reported in U.K. Parliament — just as Boris Johnson announces crackdown on drug crime

‘Rife’ cocaine use reported in U.K. Parliament — just as Boris Johnson announces crackdown on drug crime

British vaccine developer Sarah Gilbert says next pandemic ‘could be worse’ than coronavirus

Putin expected to demand guarantee that NATO won’t expand east in Biden call

Dissident theater troupe quits Belarus citing dangers under Lukashenko

British vaccine developer Sarah Gilbert says next pandemic ‘could be worse’ than coronavirus

Putin expected to demand guarantee that NATO won’t expand east in Biden call

Dissident theater troupe quits Belarus citing dangers under Lukashenko

Companies Linked to Russian Ransomware Hide in Plain Sight

Far-right French presidential candidate put in headlock by protester at rally

Your Monday Briefing

Antony Sher, Actor Acclaimed for His Versatility, Dies at 72

Pope Francis Laments That for Migrants, ‘Little Has Changed’

Britain and Denmark Report Rise in Known Omicron Cases

Pope Francis, visiting Greek razor wire-fenced migrant camp, challenges Europe to live up to its human rights ideals

Pope Francis, visiting Greek razor wire-fenced migrant camp, challenges Europe to live up to its human rights ideals

Snotty-nosed hippos test positive for coronavirus in Belgium, the first known cases in species

Chinese Tourists Aren't Coming Back Any Time Soon

Switzerland Backtracks on Mandatory Quarantines for Some Foreign Visitors

An Italian anti-vaxxer wanted a health certificate, so he wore a fake arm to his coronavirus vaccination.

Most coronavirus vaccines work as boosters, with highest antibody levels from Pfizer and Moderna, study finds

Antony Sher, chameleonlike star of the London stage, dies at 72

New coronavirus vaccine may eventually be needed for omicron variant, BioNTech CEO says

Amid heightened tensions, Russia and U.S. make quiet breakthrough on staffing at Moscow embassy

Eitan Biran Is Expected to Return to Italy

Those new covid measures Biden announced? Europe’s been doing that and more for a while.