London Sword Attack Leaves Several Injured, Police Say April 30, 2024 and a suspect was arrested. Video of the incident showed a man wielding a large sword near several houses. Five people were hospitalized after the stabbing NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Humza Yousaf Resigns as Scotland’s First Minister April 29, 2024 announced that he was stepping down days after the collapse of his coalition government. Mr. Yousaf NYT > World > Europe NYTimes the leader of the Scottish National Party +
Pope’s Visit to Art Exhibition in Prison Is a First for Venice Biennale April 28, 2024 Incarcerated women serve as guides to the show NYT > World > Europe NYTimes which reflects Pope Francis’ longtime commitment to society’s marginalized people. +
Paris, Despite Terrorism Scars, Prepares an Olympic Opening Without Walls April 27, 2024 NYT > World > Europe NYTimes The opening ceremony for this summer’s Paris Games will be held outside a stadium — an Olympics first. Making it safe is complicated. +
In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survival April 26, 2024 As the war drags on communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the war effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Moulin Rouge’s Windmill Blades Fall Off in Paris April 25, 2024 and the famed cabaret venue will stay open. Firefighters were called overnight after the blades crashed to the ground. Nobody was hurt NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Ukraine and Russia’s Battle Over the Town of Chasiv Yar, Explained April 25, 2024 Chasiv Yar has been under relentless attack by Russian forces. Controlling the town would put them in striking distance of key Ukrainian operational and supply centers. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Luton Learns the Power of Premier League Status April 24, 2024 a place long dogged by a ramshackle image and links to extremism. Having a team in the world’s richest sports competition might alter how people think of Luton NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Wednesday Briefing April 23, 2024 NYT > World > Europe NYTimes U.S. Senate approves long-stalled foreign aid. +
For Sale: A Rare Klimt Portrait, Valued at $32 Million. But of Whom? April 22, 2024 NYT > World > Europe NYTimes one of three related teenage girls. The painting’s re-emergence after decades has come with a swirl of questions about its subject +
Buon Ricordo Plates: Collectible Italian Ceramics That Started as a Marketing Tool April 21, 2024 Buon Ricordo plates were introduced 60 years ago at restaurants in Italy. The hand-painted ceramics can now be found at design trade shows and fancy décor stores. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Russian Bombardment Crushes Ukraine’s Industrial Base April 20, 2024 NYT > World > Europe NYTimes The assaults have all but destroyed the factories and plants that were the economic lifeblood of the towns and cities in Ukraine’s east. +
Peter Morgan Turns His Pen From ‘The Crown’ to the Kremlin April 20, 2024 ” now on Broadway follows Putin’s rise to power and the Russian oligarchs who mistakenly thought he’d be their puppet. His new play “Patriots NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +