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No sharks…but a crocodile, snake and piranha: animals found in Seine

The Paris mayor has kept her pledge to swim in the river ahead of the Olympics…but we look at some of the exotic creatures that have been found in its waters in recent years

Second sewage leak cancelled another try at Olympic trials in Seine

Investigations are underway into how this occurred - and how to stop it happening again ahead of the 2024 Paris Games

Fears over safety at Paris Olympics after Seine swimming race scrapped

The cancellation was caused by an overflow of sewage into the Parisian river

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This is what the Paris 2024 Olympic torch will look like

The sporting extravaganza will get underway a year from today: July 26, 2024

‘Swimming in the Seine will be fitting legacy for Paris Olympics’

Paris 2024 money means we will soon be able to swim past the Eiffel Tower, writes columnist Nabila Ramdani

People in Paris to have their Ikea orders transported by boat on Seine

The French capital is the first city worldwide to offer deliveries in this way. Ikea is aiming to deliver up to 455 orders per day via the river route by 2023

Beluga whale in Seine dies during rescue operation

The whale was euthanised during the unprecedented mission as vets said its ‘suffering was evident’ and it was unlikely to survive any future release back into the sea

Seine beluga update: Plus, why are sea creatures entering the river?

The beluga is being moved to a salt water area, as experts grapple to explain why more whales appear to be swimming into the river

Animal seen in Seine river in north west France is a beluga whale

Authorities are currently evaluating the whale’s condition and ask the public not to approach it to avoid causing it stress

€10,000 reward for help in finding person who shot Seine orca

Charity Sea Shepherd France hopes to end 'the silence and impunity’ within the fishing community with regard to attacks on protected species

French NGO files complaint after bullet found in dead Seine orca

The whale died in May after rescue attempts failed. The bullet, lodged in its head, does not appear to be the cause of death

Sea life organisations question handling of orca that died in Seine

Sea Shepherd France and an expert scientific group were disappointed not to be consulted, saying their solutions could have increased the chances of saving the whale

Update: sick orca whale trapped in the Seine found dead

Experts tried to steer the animal to safety over the weekend but had decided that its declining health made euthanasia the ‘only possible alternative’

Efforts underway to guide Orca whale in Seine river to sea using sound

Experts have concluded that the whale is ‘extremely weak and its chances of survival are particularly low’

Is River Seine clean enough for Paris Olympics 2024? Public says no

Preparations to clean up the river are underway in a bid to enable athletes to use it, but a new poll shows that public perception of the waterway is still poor

Seine

No sharks…but a crocodile, snake and piranha: animals found in Seine

Second sewage leak cancelled another try at Olympic trials in Seine

Fears over safety at Paris Olympics after Seine swimming race scrapped

This is what the Paris 2024 Olympic torch will look like

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‘Swimming in the Seine will be fitting legacy for Paris Olympics’

People in Paris to have their Ikea orders transported by boat on Seine

Beluga whale in Seine dies during rescue operation

Seine beluga update: Plus, why are sea creatures entering the river?

Animal seen in Seine river in north west France is a beluga whale

€10,000 reward for help in finding person who shot Seine orca

French NGO files complaint after bullet found in dead Seine orca

Sea life organisations question handling of orca that died in Seine

Update: sick orca whale trapped in the Seine found dead

Efforts underway to guide Orca whale in Seine river to sea using sound

Video: Orca whale seen in Seine river but authorities cannot intervene

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France’s first amphibious tour bus booked up until September

Is River Seine clean enough for Paris Olympics 2024? Public says no

‘No risk’ as corona found in Paris non-potable water

Paris Mayor: 'Swimming' Seine to cost €1bn

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