French prosecutors say Russia-linked tanker 'Grinch' under investigation after interception in western Mediterranean.

French President Emmanuel Macron says vessel subject to international sanctions, suspected of ‘flying false flag’.

How could this oft-told Yule tale rekindle any spirit of a holiday that’s already past? (And why was a critic prone to humbug be reviewing this production anyway? Grinch recognizes Grinch, I guess).

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