The deceased French priest Abbé Pierre, who was something of a national icon, has been accused of sexual abuse that allegedly went on for decades. Now his name is being removed from around 150 parks and streets as well as several schools in the country.
WorldThe pollution in the Seine River in central Paris was a serial story during the Olympic Games. Now the history is being repeated even during the Paralympics. Sunday's triathlon has been postponed due to poor water quality.
SportsThe actor and action star Jackie Chan will be a torchbearer ahead of the opening of the Paralympic Games in Paris.
SportsThe warnings for dirty bathing water have been many this summer. Heavy rainfall increases the risk of unwanted pollution when sewage systems cannot cope. But there are methods to stop the so-called toilet water.
SwedenThe 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.
SportsThe golfer Maja Stark loves being part of the Olympic Games. So much so that she went to Paris ten days in advance – just to be part of the opening ceremony.
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