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| Brussels, François Bayrou, Uber: Your Wednesday Briefing | Brussels, François Bayrou, Uber: Your Wednesday Briefing |
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| (Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) | (Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) |
| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • A botched attack in Brussels. | • A botched attack in Brussels. |
| A man detonated a bomb in the Belgian capital’s Central train station, in what the authorities called a terrorist act. A prosecutor’s spokeswoman said the suspect had been killed. No one else was hurt, and the explosion caused little damage. | A man detonated a bomb in the Belgian capital’s Central train station, in what the authorities called a terrorist act. A prosecutor’s spokeswoman said the suspect had been killed. No one else was hurt, and the explosion caused little damage. |
| The recent attacks in Europe and elsewhere have unsettled some travelers. Here are some suggestions for going abroad in uncertain times. | The recent attacks in Europe and elsewhere have unsettled some travelers. Here are some suggestions for going abroad in uncertain times. |
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| • “He was a nut job.” | • “He was a nut job.” |
| That’s a former co-worker describing Darren Osborne, the man believed to have driven a van into a crowd of Muslims as they finished prayers in London on Monday. | That’s a former co-worker describing Darren Osborne, the man believed to have driven a van into a crowd of Muslims as they finished prayers in London on Monday. |
| His neighbors in Cardiff, the Welsh capital, and other acquaintances described him to our reporter as a troubled man, belligerent and aggressive. | His neighbors in Cardiff, the Welsh capital, and other acquaintances described him to our reporter as a troubled man, belligerent and aggressive. |
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| • Follow Maj. Sajjad al-Hour, above, a 33-year-old Iraqi commander, as he leads soldiers through the streets of Mosul to fight the Islamic State in this documentary. | • Follow Maj. Sajjad al-Hour, above, a 33-year-old Iraqi commander, as he leads soldiers through the streets of Mosul to fight the Islamic State in this documentary. |
| Our videographer was embedded with his unit on the front lines for three weeks. | Our videographer was embedded with his unit on the front lines for three weeks. |
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| • In France, two additional cabinet members, François Bayrou, above, and Marielle de Sarnez, said they would leave their posts amid accusations that they used European funds to benefit their French party. | • In France, two additional cabinet members, François Bayrou, above, and Marielle de Sarnez, said they would leave their posts amid accusations that they used European funds to benefit their French party. |
| Two other ministers, Sylvie Goulard and Richard Ferrand, had previously announced their departure. All deny wrongdoing. | Two other ministers, Sylvie Goulard and Richard Ferrand, had previously announced their departure. All deny wrongdoing. |
| Meanwhile in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel told business leaders that she was prepared to consider a eurozone budget and a finance minister, under the right conditions. Her response to that French proposal could point to the next steps in European integration. | Meanwhile in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel told business leaders that she was prepared to consider a eurozone budget and a finance minister, under the right conditions. Her response to that French proposal could point to the next steps in European integration. |
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| • Much of Europe is facing a heat wave as summer begins today. | • Much of Europe is facing a heat wave as summer begins today. |
| Here’s our correspondent’s visual report from Portugal’s deadliest forest fire on record. At least 64 people died. | Here’s our correspondent’s visual report from Portugal’s deadliest forest fire on record. At least 64 people died. |
| Meteorologists warn of more extremely hot weather in France. In London, soaring temperatures have contributed to high levels of air pollution. | Meteorologists warn of more extremely hot weather in France. In London, soaring temperatures have contributed to high levels of air pollution. |
| Scientists say a warming climate could mean more flight disruptions. Hotter air is thinner, which makes it more difficult — and sometimes impossible — for planes to generate enough lift to take off. | Scientists say a warming climate could mean more flight disruptions. Hotter air is thinner, which makes it more difficult — and sometimes impossible — for planes to generate enough lift to take off. |
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| • Finally, there’s an opera renaissance underway in Paris. | • Finally, there’s an opera renaissance underway in Paris. |
| The Opéra Comique, one of the city’s oldest performance sites, is hoping to attract new audiences by reimagining what modern opera could be. | The Opéra Comique, one of the city’s oldest performance sites, is hoping to attract new audiences by reimagining what modern opera could be. |
| Its latest production, the Baroque opera “Alcyone,” had not been performed in Paris in 246 years. The new version features avant-garde staging, and even acrobats. | Its latest production, the Baroque opera “Alcyone,” had not been performed in Paris in 246 years. The new version features avant-garde staging, and even acrobats. |
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| • Travis Kalanick resigned as chief executive of Uber, the service that he helped found in 2009 and that he built into a global behemoth. | • Travis Kalanick resigned as chief executive of Uber, the service that he helped found in 2009 and that he built into a global behemoth. |
| • Amazon will let customers try on clothes before paying for them. | • Amazon will let customers try on clothes before paying for them. |
| • In the U.S., a Stanford professor’s vision of powering the economy almost entirely with wind, sun and water has been criticized by climate scientists as unrealistic. | • In the U.S., a Stanford professor’s vision of powering the economy almost entirely with wind, sun and water has been criticized by climate scientists as unrealistic. |
| • Libya’s increased oil production is undercutting OPEC’s efforts to shrink global output. | • Libya’s increased oil production is undercutting OPEC’s efforts to shrink global output. |
| • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • The White House unveiled new sanctions in response to Russia’s incursion in Ukraine. President Trump met with Petro Poroshenko, the Ukrainian president. [The New York Times] | • The White House unveiled new sanctions in response to Russia’s incursion in Ukraine. President Trump met with Petro Poroshenko, the Ukrainian president. [The New York Times] |
| • Saudi Arabia’s king has named Mohammed bin Salman, his son, as next in line to the thone. Here is a recent profile of the young prince. [The New York Times] | • Saudi Arabia’s king has named Mohammed bin Salman, his son, as next in line to the thone. Here is a recent profile of the young prince. [The New York Times] |
| • Near Calais, France, a truck driver died after crashing into a makeshift roadblock set up by migrants, who hoped to slow down vehicles, board them and sneak into Britain. [The Guardian] | • Near Calais, France, a truck driver died after crashing into a makeshift roadblock set up by migrants, who hoped to slow down vehicles, board them and sneak into Britain. [The Guardian] |
| • Spanish prosecutors accused José Mourinho, the soccer coach, of committing tax fraud when he was Real Madrid’s manager. He denied it. [El País] | • Spanish prosecutors accused José Mourinho, the soccer coach, of committing tax fraud when he was Real Madrid’s manager. He denied it. [El País] |
| • Romania’s governing party hopes to oust its own government in a no-confidence vote today. [Associated Press] | • Romania’s governing party hopes to oust its own government in a no-confidence vote today. [Associated Press] |
| • U.S. federal agents are using repurposed military surveillance equipment to patrol the Mexican border. Experts say technology can create a virtual wall that’s as effective as a physical one, and much cheaper. [The New York Times] | • U.S. federal agents are using repurposed military surveillance equipment to patrol the Mexican border. Experts say technology can create a virtual wall that’s as effective as a physical one, and much cheaper. [The New York Times] |
| • In a typical week in the United States, 25 children die from bullet wounds, according to data from government agencies. [The New York Times] | • In a typical week in the United States, 25 children die from bullet wounds, according to data from government agencies. [The New York Times] |
| • In London, Queen Elizabeth will read a speech today outlining the policy goals of Prime Minister Theresa May’s shaky government. (Watch here.) Here’s a timely exploration of the rise of Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the opposition, and the wider insurgence of left-wing movements. [The New York Times Magazine] | • In London, Queen Elizabeth will read a speech today outlining the policy goals of Prime Minister Theresa May’s shaky government. (Watch here.) Here’s a timely exploration of the rise of Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the opposition, and the wider insurgence of left-wing movements. [The New York Times Magazine] |
| • Recipe of the day: A cheese-steak sub can fulfill your cheesy cravings. | • Recipe of the day: A cheese-steak sub can fulfill your cheesy cravings. |
| • Walk your dog more often; you’ll get some exercise, too. | • Walk your dog more often; you’ll get some exercise, too. |
| • Try to get more sleep. Sleep deprivation is linked to behavioral and mental health problems. | • Try to get more sleep. Sleep deprivation is linked to behavioral and mental health problems. |
| • “A Death Star of Deliciousness”: Tartufo, an Italian frozen treat dipped in a chocolate shell, was born of necessity when a Calabrian pastry chef ran out of dessert cups. | • “A Death Star of Deliciousness”: Tartufo, an Italian frozen treat dipped in a chocolate shell, was born of necessity when a Calabrian pastry chef ran out of dessert cups. |
| • UEFA cleared both Red Bull clubs, Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig, to participate in soccer’s most exclusive tournament, the Champions League. | • UEFA cleared both Red Bull clubs, Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig, to participate in soccer’s most exclusive tournament, the Champions League. |
| • Daniel Day-Lewis, the British-born actor, announced his retirement at 60. | • Daniel Day-Lewis, the British-born actor, announced his retirement at 60. |
| • Jeff Koons donated a large sculpture to Paris to honor victims of terrorism. But the project is stuck in red tape, and its critics wish it would disappear. | • Jeff Koons donated a large sculpture to Paris to honor victims of terrorism. But the project is stuck in red tape, and its critics wish it would disappear. |
| It is the June solstice, the start of summer for half of the world and winter for the other. | It is the June solstice, the start of summer for half of the world and winter for the other. |
| The Northern Hemisphere dips toward the sun, basking in its warmth for longer than on any other day, as the chilling Southern Hemisphere swings away, all thanks to the Earth’s axial tilt of 23.5 degrees. | The Northern Hemisphere dips toward the sun, basking in its warmth for longer than on any other day, as the chilling Southern Hemisphere swings away, all thanks to the Earth’s axial tilt of 23.5 degrees. |
| What better moment to ponder the sun, that explosive ball of plasma that makes our existence possible? | What better moment to ponder the sun, that explosive ball of plasma that makes our existence possible? |
| At more than a million degrees, the roaring outer corona is hundreds of times hotter than the solar surface beneath it, and researchers hope that a deluge of solar data expected over the next decade will help them understand why. | At more than a million degrees, the roaring outer corona is hundreds of times hotter than the solar surface beneath it, and researchers hope that a deluge of solar data expected over the next decade will help them understand why. |
| Next summer, NASA plans to launch the Parker Solar Probe, a spacecraft that will investigate the plasma puzzle by coming as close as four million miles to the surface by 2024 — almost 90 million miles closer than we are. | Next summer, NASA plans to launch the Parker Solar Probe, a spacecraft that will investigate the plasma puzzle by coming as close as four million miles to the surface by 2024 — almost 90 million miles closer than we are. |
| Protected by a special heat shield, the craft will observe the sun’s magnetic field, its electrical field and the energetic particles from the solar wind. | Protected by a special heat shield, the craft will observe the sun’s magnetic field, its electrical field and the energetic particles from the solar wind. |
| “It will revolutionize our understanding of the sun,” said Eric Christian, a scientist on the project. “It’s the first time we get to go where the action is.” | “It will revolutionize our understanding of the sun,” said Eric Christian, a scientist on the project. “It’s the first time we get to go where the action is.” |
| Nicholas St. Fleur contributed reporting. | Nicholas St. Fleur contributed reporting. |
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| That’s a former co-worker describing Darren Osborne, the man believed to have driven a van into a crowd of Muslims as they finished prayers in London on Monday. | |
| His neighbors in Cardiff, the Welsh capital, and other acquaintances described him to our reporter as a troubled man, belligerent and aggressive. |