Swedish prosecutors said on Wednesday they would drop their investigation into explosions on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines and hand evidence uncovered in the probe over to German investigators.

Sweden ends Nord Stream sabotage probe, hands evidence to Germany

The Swedish prosecutor, who was carrying the Nord Stream sabotage attack's investigation, said the “clear main scenario” was that there was the involvement of a state-sponsored group, as he expressed his doubt over theories that suggested an independent group's involvement in the pipeline blasts.

State actor still main suspect behind Nord Stream sabotage, says investigator

The recent gas leak on the Nord Stream pipelines has caused an alarm of worry not just amongst political leaders in Europe but also among scientists. Scientists worry that the release of methane into the Baltic Sea from the pipelines is one of the "biggest and worst" natural gas leaks ever, which is also posing serious climate risks.

Nord Stream gas leaks may be the 'biggest and worst' ever recorded, raises severe climate fears

Europe is on the edge after the Russian Nord Stream gas link was shutdown. President Vladmir Putin is making fresh moves. He will travel to Iran next week. Palki Sharma tells you what to expect.

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Recession fears gripped Germany after Russia shut its Nord Stream 1 pipeline for temporary maintenance work. Berlin fears the shutdown could be extended to weaponise Russia's gas supply. Palki Sharma tells you how Europe is planning to respond.

Gravitas: Recession fears as Putin cuts Europe's gas supply

The Nord Stream 1, a major gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, shut down for annual maintenance on Monday, as Berlin grew concerned that Moscow may not resume the flow of gas as scheduled. Molly Gambhir tells you why Europe is jittery after the pipeline shutdown.

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