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| Catalonia Lockdown, Croatia Election, Prince Andrew: Your Monday Briefing | Catalonia Lockdown, Croatia Election, Prince Andrew: Your Monday Briefing |
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| Coronavirus hot spots continue to emerge in countries that are reopening their economies as governments learn to live with the pandemic. | Coronavirus hot spots continue to emerge in countries that are reopening their economies as governments learn to live with the pandemic. |
| In Spain, the authorities in the Catalonia region have imposed a lockdown on 200,000 residents to control an outbreak, two weeks after the country lifted its state of emergency. In Australia, officials locked down public housing towers in Melbourne, ordering 3,000 residents to not leave their homes for any reason for at least five days. | In Spain, the authorities in the Catalonia region have imposed a lockdown on 200,000 residents to control an outbreak, two weeks after the country lifted its state of emergency. In Australia, officials locked down public housing towers in Melbourne, ordering 3,000 residents to not leave their homes for any reason for at least five days. |
| England will drop its mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors from more than 50 countries on July 10, though the United States was not on the list. Cases continue to soar in states like Texas, and Independence Day celebrations in the U.S. over the weekend were muted. | England will drop its mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors from more than 50 countries on July 10, though the United States was not on the list. Cases continue to soar in states like Texas, and Independence Day celebrations in the U.S. over the weekend were muted. |
| How deadly is the virus? Scientists still do not have a firm understanding of the infection fatality rate of the coronavirus. In most countries, about 20 percent of all confirmed patients sicken enough to need oxygen or more advanced hospital care. | How deadly is the virus? Scientists still do not have a firm understanding of the infection fatality rate of the coronavirus. In most countries, about 20 percent of all confirmed patients sicken enough to need oxygen or more advanced hospital care. |
| Case study: To cushion economic pain, the United States has expanded unemployment benefits, while European governments have subsidized wages to avoid joblessness. Now, Europe appears poised to spring back from the catastrophe faster. | Case study: To cushion economic pain, the United States has expanded unemployment benefits, while European governments have subsidized wages to avoid joblessness. Now, Europe appears poised to spring back from the catastrophe faster. |
| Here are the latest updates and maps of the outbreak. | Here are the latest updates and maps of the outbreak. |
| When China imposed a new security law on Hong Kong, Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the Chinese government and opened Britain’s doors to nearly three million Hong Kong residents. | When China imposed a new security law on Hong Kong, Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the Chinese government and opened Britain’s doors to nearly three million Hong Kong residents. |
| It was a strong — some even said brave — stand by a long-departed colonial government against the oppression of a rising superpower. But as China threatened retaliation, Mr. Johnson’s ministers admitted they could not stop China if the government stopped people from leaving Hong Kong. | It was a strong — some even said brave — stand by a long-departed colonial government against the oppression of a rising superpower. But as China threatened retaliation, Mr. Johnson’s ministers admitted they could not stop China if the government stopped people from leaving Hong Kong. |
| The clash showed the contradictions in Mr. Johnson’s post-Brexit vision: Britain wants to go global at a time when globalization is in retreat. | The clash showed the contradictions in Mr. Johnson’s post-Brexit vision: Britain wants to go global at a time when globalization is in retreat. |
| He and his allies have promised that Britain could play a bolder role on the world stage without the European Union. But with the pandemic crippling its economy at home, the government barely has the bandwidth to reestablish itself on the global stage. | He and his allies have promised that Britain could play a bolder role on the world stage without the European Union. But with the pandemic crippling its economy at home, the government barely has the bandwidth to reestablish itself on the global stage. |
| Quotable: “We’re a medium-size power that needs to work with others to secure what we want around the world,” said Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong. Leaving the European Union had deprived Britain of its partner “in trying to deal with these global issues,” he said. | Quotable: “We’re a medium-size power that needs to work with others to secure what we want around the world,” said Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong. Leaving the European Union had deprived Britain of its partner “in trying to deal with these global issues,” he said. |
| Hong Kong: The territory’s distinct culture of political activism and free speech, at times directed at China’s ruling Communist Party, seems at risk. Public libraries have removed books from circulation and activists are devising coded ways to express what are now considered dangerous ideas. | Hong Kong: The territory’s distinct culture of political activism and free speech, at times directed at China’s ruling Communist Party, seems at risk. Public libraries have removed books from circulation and activists are devising coded ways to express what are now considered dangerous ideas. |
| Croatia’s ruling party won a general election on Sunday despite criticism over its recent handling of the coronavirus pandemic. | Croatia’s ruling party won a general election on Sunday despite criticism over its recent handling of the coronavirus pandemic. |
| Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s center-right party had its best showing in a decade, winning 10 more seats in Parliament. The early election had been called in May, when the government had been praised for its handling of the outbreak. But a spike in recent cases had made that decision potentially risky, as the party’s center-left rivals gained in the polls. | Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s center-right party had its best showing in a decade, winning 10 more seats in Parliament. The early election had been called in May, when the government had been praised for its handling of the outbreak. But a spike in recent cases had made that decision potentially risky, as the party’s center-left rivals gained in the polls. |
| Experts said that voters opted for stability amid a health and economic crisis. “The gamble paid off,” said one political scientist. | Experts said that voters opted for stability amid a health and economic crisis. “The gamble paid off,” said one political scientist. |
| Details: Mr. Plenkovic’s government was plagued by scandal, with nine ministers leaving office for corruption-related reasons. But he centered his re-election bid on Croatia’s strong coronavirus response, which at one point was among the strictest in the world. | Details: Mr. Plenkovic’s government was plagued by scandal, with nine ministers leaving office for corruption-related reasons. But he centered his re-election bid on Croatia’s strong coronavirus response, which at one point was among the strictest in the world. |
| Also: President Emmanuel Macron of France replaced his popular prime minister, Édouard Philippe, on Friday in favor of an unknown technocrat, Jean Castex, hoping to give his government a fresh start. | Also: President Emmanuel Macron of France replaced his popular prime minister, Édouard Philippe, on Friday in favor of an unknown technocrat, Jean Castex, hoping to give his government a fresh start. |
| In May, the police found plastic explosives and Nazi memorabilia in the home of a German elite soldier. “He had a plan,” said one official, “And he is not the only one.” | In May, the police found plastic explosives and Nazi memorabilia in the home of a German elite soldier. “He had a plan,” said one official, “And he is not the only one.” |
| Germany is worrying about the problem of far-right infiltration at the heart of its democracy. Cases of such extremists in the military and the police have multiplied alarmingly with the emergence of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. The authorities are now investigating more than 600 soldiers, including 20 in its most elite force, KSK. Above, shooting drills at the KSK base. | Germany is worrying about the problem of far-right infiltration at the heart of its democracy. Cases of such extremists in the military and the police have multiplied alarmingly with the emergence of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. The authorities are now investigating more than 600 soldiers, including 20 in its most elite force, KSK. Above, shooting drills at the KSK base. |
| Jeffrey Epstein scandal: Lawyers for Prince Andrew consulted a Washington lobbyist with ties to the Trump administration about potentially assisting the prince with fallout from his relationship with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. No deal was struck. | Jeffrey Epstein scandal: Lawyers for Prince Andrew consulted a Washington lobbyist with ties to the Trump administration about potentially assisting the prince with fallout from his relationship with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. No deal was struck. |
| Khashoggi trial: Turkey opened a trial Friday into the 2018 death of the Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi, accusing 20 Saudi citizens in absentia. The case was welcomed by Mr. Khashoggi’s supporters as a chance for justice. | Khashoggi trial: Turkey opened a trial Friday into the 2018 death of the Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi, accusing 20 Saudi citizens in absentia. The case was welcomed by Mr. Khashoggi’s supporters as a chance for justice. |
| Russia: Officials denied paying bounties on U.S. troops, but the country’s grievances against what it sees as American bullying have been stacking up for decades. | Russia: Officials denied paying bounties on U.S. troops, but the country’s grievances against what it sees as American bullying have been stacking up for decades. |
| Kanye West: The American rapper, a vocal supporter of President Trump, said on Saturday he would run for president in 2020. It was not immediately clear if he was serious, and his announcement was supported by Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive. | Kanye West: The American rapper, a vocal supporter of President Trump, said on Saturday he would run for president in 2020. It was not immediately clear if he was serious, and his announcement was supported by Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive. |
| Snapshot: Above, the village of Hasankeyf in Turkey on the banks of the Tigris River, which was submerged beneath the rising waters of the Ilisu Dam, the latest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s megaprojects. Our reporter and photographer visited the area over half a year to witness the valley’s disappearance. | Snapshot: Above, the village of Hasankeyf in Turkey on the banks of the Tigris River, which was submerged beneath the rising waters of the Ilisu Dam, the latest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s megaprojects. Our reporter and photographer visited the area over half a year to witness the valley’s disappearance. |
| In memoriam: Nick Cordero, a musical theater actor whose effortless charm shone through tough-guy roles on Broadway, died on Sunday after a three-month battle with the coronavirus. He was 41. | In memoriam: Nick Cordero, a musical theater actor whose effortless charm shone through tough-guy roles on Broadway, died on Sunday after a three-month battle with the coronavirus. He was 41. |
| What we’re reading: This article in The Atlantic about how white U.S. evangelicals are reaching out to Black pastors for help in crafting their public statements. “This seems like another reason that the reality of race in America might actually be changing,” says the Briefings editor, Andrea Kannapell. | What we’re reading: This article in The Atlantic about how white U.S. evangelicals are reaching out to Black pastors for help in crafting their public statements. “This seems like another reason that the reality of race in America might actually be changing,” says the Briefings editor, Andrea Kannapell. |
| Cook: The secret to the crunchiest fruit crumble is double-baking the crumb topping to keep it wonderfully crisp. | Cook: The secret to the crunchiest fruit crumble is double-baking the crumb topping to keep it wonderfully crisp. |
| Watch: Revisit “Jurassic Park” and “Jaws” — two of the classic blockbuster movies that defined summer. | Watch: Revisit “Jurassic Park” and “Jaws” — two of the classic blockbuster movies that defined summer. |
| Do: It’s time to get moving. Jump-start your fitness routine with these workouts from home, from a six-minute session for beginners to 20 minutes of vigorous exercise. | Do: It’s time to get moving. Jump-start your fitness routine with these workouts from home, from a six-minute session for beginners to 20 minutes of vigorous exercise. |
| Staying safe at home is easier when you have plenty of things to read, cook, watch and do. At Home has our full collection of ideas. | Staying safe at home is easier when you have plenty of things to read, cook, watch and do. At Home has our full collection of ideas. |
| The couture fashion shows in Paris will be virtual this week. For many who have, over the years, made the week a visual extravaganza, the coronavirus has meant unemployment. Our fashion writers spoke to some of the models, lighting technicians, photographers, florists, seamstresses, dressers and musicians whose labor creates the dream. Here’s what they said. | The couture fashion shows in Paris will be virtual this week. For many who have, over the years, made the week a visual extravaganza, the coronavirus has meant unemployment. Our fashion writers spoke to some of the models, lighting technicians, photographers, florists, seamstresses, dressers and musicians whose labor creates the dream. Here’s what they said. |
| Acielle Tanbetova, photographer | Acielle Tanbetova, photographer |
| “Normally, I would be shooting backstage for American Vogue, and between the shows, I’d shoot street style. | “Normally, I would be shooting backstage for American Vogue, and between the shows, I’d shoot street style. |
| Last year, I was traveling nonstop, shooting from one fashion week to another. So it’s very strange to be at home right now. I took this time for myself and to study, to improve myself, to reflect. | Last year, I was traveling nonstop, shooting from one fashion week to another. So it’s very strange to be at home right now. I took this time for myself and to study, to improve myself, to reflect. |
| I’ve been invited to Copenhagen Fashion Week in August, so that will be my first fashion week since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. I think it will be an interesting test case for how these kinds of events can be organized in a safe and practical way. And I wonder what kind of outfits there will be — more simple and practical? Will everyone be wearing masks?” | I’ve been invited to Copenhagen Fashion Week in August, so that will be my first fashion week since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. I think it will be an interesting test case for how these kinds of events can be organized in a safe and practical way. And I wonder what kind of outfits there will be — more simple and practical? Will everyone be wearing masks?” |
| Romaine Dixon, model | Romaine Dixon, model |
| “I haven’t done any work since the quarantine started. I haven’t done any Zoom shoots. It’s a real blow to my social media profile. Because I have savings, I’ll be all right for some time. But I need to get back to work.” | “I haven’t done any work since the quarantine started. I haven’t done any Zoom shoots. It’s a real blow to my social media profile. Because I have savings, I’ll be all right for some time. But I need to get back to work.” |
| Charly Lavado, freelance pattern maker and dressmaker | Charly Lavado, freelance pattern maker and dressmaker |
| “It has been a big shock. After lockdown was declared in March, Dior (and all the French fashion houses) canceled all temporary contracts for the foreseeable future, and there was no clarity on whether there would be a summer couture show or even a collection. | “It has been a big shock. After lockdown was declared in March, Dior (and all the French fashion houses) canceled all temporary contracts for the foreseeable future, and there was no clarity on whether there would be a summer couture show or even a collection. |
| Usually, this time of year would be so busy. I would pattern-cut at least three looks for the collection and complete at least one of those dresses myself. In January, I made a mousseline green plissé gown that looked simple, but every stitch was so technically challenging. I am not complaining, though. I love what I do.” | Usually, this time of year would be so busy. I would pattern-cut at least three looks for the collection and complete at least one of those dresses myself. In January, I made a mousseline green plissé gown that looked simple, but every stitch was so technically challenging. I am not complaining, though. I love what I do.” |
| Philippe Cerceau, lighting designer | Philippe Cerceau, lighting designer |
| “After the clothes themselves, lighting is the most important thing at a fashion show. With bad lighting, the audience can’t see any of the beautiful details or the finish of a collection. | “After the clothes themselves, lighting is the most important thing at a fashion show. With bad lighting, the audience can’t see any of the beautiful details or the finish of a collection. |
| In January, my clients for couture were Dior, Valentino, Elie Saab and Viktor & Rolf. For July, there are none. | In January, my clients for couture were Dior, Valentino, Elie Saab and Viktor & Rolf. For July, there are none. |
| The last few months have been so quiet, so I painted my house instead. We’ve started to get some inbound now for the September shows in Paris, but it is still early days.” | The last few months have been so quiet, so I painted my house instead. We’ve started to get some inbound now for the September shows in Paris, but it is still early days.” |
| Thank youTo Melissa Clark for the recipe, and to Theodore Kim and Jahaan Singh for the rest of the break from the news. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com. | Thank youTo Melissa Clark for the recipe, and to Theodore Kim and Jahaan Singh for the rest of the break from the news. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com. |
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