For Sale in the French Alps: Ski Chalet With a Backyard Mountain Range
Peak properties in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region remain as popular as ever, with clients seeking a ‘safe refuge for their cash,’ agents say.
The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ of Basque Country
For a mellower vibe, travel and shop in Bayonne, on the French side of the Pyrenees mountains.
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It’s Official: The Leap Second Will Be Retired (a Decade from Now)
On Friday, an international vote was taken to ditch the leap second, a technical fudge that has caused headaches since its inception 50 years ago.
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Half of France’s Nuclear Plants Are Off-Line
France’s state-backed nuclear operator is scrambling to overcome a monthslong crisis to get as many reactors as possible restarted before winter sets in.