Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc may be proving irresistible to the Kremlin.
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Sweden Closes Investigation Into Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions
The natural-gas connection was sabotaged in September 2022, seven months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prompting rampant speculation about who was to blame.
Flooding in Tuscany Leaves Six Dead
Storm Ciaran swept into Italy with torrential rains overnight, continuing its deadly push across Western Europe.
What Is the U.N. General Assembly?
This body, which meets annually, has seen its influence wane over the years, but it is still considered important to global affairs.
With Ukraine War, Europe’s Democratic Project Takes on New Urgency
Panelists at the Athens Democracy Forum said Putin’s invasion has provided a striking example of the importance and power of the democratic idea.
Italy May Get a Leader With Post-Fascist Roots
With the hard-right candidate Giorgia Meloni ahead before Sunday’s election, Italy could get its first leader whose party traces its roots to the wreckage of Fascism.
Climate Change Worsened Britain’s Heat Wave, Scientists Find
Scorchers like the one last week are still unusual, but global warming is making them more likely, and worse when they do strike.
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A heat wave in Europe.
Two Europes Confront Each Other Over the Glory, or Shame, of War
On Monday, Vladimir Putin will mark Russia’s Victory Day by extolling the virtues of force. France’s leader, Emmanuel Macron, will honor a very different anniversary.
As Big Shows of Russian Art End in Europe, Some Wonder What’s Next
Museums in London and Paris are grappling with questions about how to get art back to Russia, and whether the works will ever be seen again in Europe.