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Russian shadow fleet behind emissions worldwide

With scrap-worthy and uninsured ships flying false flags, the Russian "shadow fleet" is slipping under Western sanctions. The substandard vessels, which often transport oil, have already been behind several leaks, a Politico investigation reveals. Experts are now warning that a larger catastrophe is looming.

Ongoing battle over Olympic Games rings on the Eiffel Tower

The Mayor of Paris Backs Down on Olympic Rings

The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, is backing down slightly on the issue of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower. She is not entirely giving in to criticism, but says they will now adorn the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028.

Criticism of plans to alter the Eiffel Tower

Jackie Chan torchbearer at the Paralympics

The actor and action star Jackie Chan will be a torchbearer ahead of the opening of the Paralympic Games in Paris.

Guide to the Paralympics in Paris

Will it be as big a success as the Olympic Games? Can Ukraine continue to dominate despite two and a half years of war? Here's everything you need to know about the Paralympics in Paris.

Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

The audience came, the stars shone and the whole world watched. Not even the sewage in the Seine could spoil the success. Here are 15 things we remember from the Olympic Games in Paris.

Golden Confidence Boost: "Almost Flawless"

Has it finally happened for one of Sweden's big gold hopes in the Olympic Games? After two straight losses, David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig delivered a statement of strength: a 2–1 win against previously unbeaten Cuba and a secured quarterfinal spot.