The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous landmarks in the world, is at the center of a heated debate. The descendants of Gustave Eiffel, the engineer who designed the tower, are now fighting a plan that could change the tower's appearance permanently.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo recently proposed keeping the colorful Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower long after the Paris 2024 Summer Games. According to Hidalgo, the International Olympic Committee has given its approval for the rings to stay...