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Brit killed in Alps avalanche while skiing off-piste

A British man has died in an avalanche in the French Alps, one of six fatalities in a deadly weekend. He was found buried under 2.5 metres of snow without a transceiver. Read the full report and safety warnings.

British Skier Dies in French Alps Avalanche

A British man in his 50s has died after being caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in La Plagne. Read the full story on the rescue operation and safety warnings.

British skier killed in French Alps avalanche

A British man in his 50s has died in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in La Plagne. Over 50 rescuers searched for him. Read the full report on this tragic incident.

Philippines Landfill Collapse Kills One, 27 Missing

A deadly landfill collapse in the Philippines has killed one and left 27 missing under an avalanche of garbage. Rescue efforts are hampered by toxic air and unstable debris. Read the latest updates.

Les Trois Vallées: A Tale of Two Ski Hotels

Discover the contrasting luxury ski experiences in France's Les Trois Vallées, from Courchevel's vibrant Maya Hotel to the secluded Refuge de la Traye. Find your perfect Alpine escape.

French Restaurants in Crisis: 25 Close Daily

Traditional French bistros face a catastrophe, with 25 closing daily. Changing habits, delivery apps, and tax rules threaten the nation's iconic dining culture. Discover the full story.

Brigitte Bardot's Enduring Fashion Legacy

Explore how Brigitte Bardot's iconic style, from the Bardot top to the bikini, revolutionised 1950s fashion and left a permanent mark on French glamour. Discover her lasting influence.

Brigitte Bardot, French film icon, dies aged 91

French movie legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91. The 'sex kitten' icon of the 1950s later became a fierce animal rights campaigner. Read the full tribute to her life and legacy.

French film icon Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

The legendary French actor and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died. We revisit her iconic film career, four marriages, and her later life as a campaigner.

French Icon Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress and animal rights campaigner, has died aged 91. We look back at her iconic film career and controversial later life.

186 French Ski Resorts Closed as Snow Disappears

The abandoned Céüze 2000 resort in France's Hautes-Alpes is a stark symbol of a wider crisis. As global heating pushes snow lines higher, hundreds of European ski stations face closure, sparking a debate: dismantle or let nature reclaim the Alps?

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