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Remains of missing two-year-old boy found near French Alps hamlet

World News // 3 weeks ago

Remains of missing two-year-old boy found near French Alps hamlet

Remains belonging to a two-year-old boy who went missing almost nine months ago in the French Alps have been found, according to local media reports.

British mother, son killed by avalanche while skiing on Mont Blanc in French Alps

World News // 3 months ago

British mother, son killed by avalanche while skiing on Mont Blanc in French Alps

A 54-year-old British mother and her 22-year-old son died in an avalanche Thursday while skiing off-piste, or away from ski runs, on Mont Blanc in the French Alps. An instructor skiing with them was buried but rescued.

Ski resort in French Alps closes permanently: 'not much snow'

World News // 7 months ago

Ski resort in French Alps closes permanently: 'not much snow'

The La Sambuy ski resort in Seythenex, France, is permanently closed for business, citing a lack of snow.

French stabbing suspect indicted on attempted murder, weapons charges

World News // 10 months ago

French stabbing suspect indicted on attempted murder, weapons charges

A man suspected of stabbing four children at a playground in the French Alps this week is facing charges of attempted murder following a Saturday court appearance, prosecutors said.

At least 4 killed in French Alps avalanche

World News // 1 year ago

At least 4 killed in French Alps avalanche

At least four people were killed and several others were injured in an avalanche that occurred in French Alps, officials said.

At least 4 dead in French Alps avalanche

World News // 1 year ago

At least 4 dead in French Alps avalanche

An avalanche in the French Alps has left at least four people dead Sunday, according to officials.

Unusual warmth in Europe forces thousands of ski resorts to shut down

World News // 1 year ago

Unusual warmth in Europe forces thousands of ski resorts to shut down

Europe has endured a stretch of staggering warmth since the end of 2022 that has left ski slopes that are typically bustling with winter sports enthusiasts barren with more patches of grass than snow.

Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Christopher Meyer dies at 78

World News // 1 year ago

Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Christopher Meyer dies at 78

Former British Ambassador to the United States Christopher Meyer died this week following a stroke, officials said on Friday. He was 78.

Police release suspect in 2012 French Alps killings

World News // 2 years ago

Police release suspect in 2012 French Alps killings

Police released a suspect Thursday in the fatal shootings of three family members and a cyclist in the French Alps in 2012.

Suspect detained in unsolved 2012 shooting in French Alps

World News // 2 years ago

Suspect detained in unsolved 2012 shooting in French Alps

A suspect was detained Wednesday in connection with a 2012 shooting that left three British family members and a French cyclist dead.

The French Alps are those parts of the Alps mountain range which lie in France. They are within the regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Rhône-Alpes.

The specific subranges of the Alps that are at least partly in France include (from south to north):

Mont Blanc is the highest point of the Alps and is on the French-Italian border, so it's called Monte Bianco in Italy

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