Huge ancient solar storm revealed by tree rings in French Alps
Researchers said the solar storm - the sun sending a large burst of energetic particles into space - occurred 14,300 years ago.
Sat Oct 14 2023
Four children wounded in knife attack in French town, two in critical condition
Two children and one adult were in life-threatening condition, while two children were slightly hurt, police said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Hundreds gather near Germanwings crash site to mark anniversary
Six hundred people will gather in a tiny village in the French Alps Thursday to mark one year since their loved ones died in the Germanwings plane crash.
Thu Mar 24 2016
Germanwings probe seeks 'clearer rules' on pilots' mental health
French investigators probing the Germanwings plane crash called on Sunday for clearer rules on the lifting of medical confidentiality if pilots show signs of pyschological problems.
Sun Mar 13 2016
Balmy winter hits French ski workers in wallet
The spring-like temperatures that have disappointed many skiers hoping to find a blanket of fresh powder in the French Alps is having a far more painful impact on resort workers: unemployment.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Seven dead in French Alps avalanche
The avalanche struck around midday at the Snow Dome in the Alps' Massif des Ecrins that is hugely popular with climbers.
Tue Sep 15 2015
Germanwings: Remains of Spanish crash victims repatriated
The remains of 32 Spanish victims of the Germanwings flight that crashed into the French Alps in March were flown back to Spain on Monday aboard a specially fitted plane.
Tue Jun 16 2015
Kerry tweets photo 10 days after breaking femur
US Secretary of State John Kerry tweeted a picture of himself in his Boston hospital room, saying he was doing well and working, 10 days after breaking his leg in a cycling accident in French Alps.
Wed Jun 10 2015
Second black box found from Germanwings plane crash
The second black box from the Germanwings plane that crashed in the French Alps last week has been found after a nine-day search, prosecutors said Thursday.
Thu Apr 02 2015
Lufthansa chief visits crash area as 'cabin video' emerges
The heads of Lufthansa and Germanwings paid their respects Wednesday near the crash site of the plane that slammed into the French Alps.
Wed Apr 01 2015
Insurers set aside $300 mln in provisions for Germanwings crash: Lufthansa
Insurers are setting aside $300 million in provisions for the Germanwings air crash in the French Alps that killed 150 people.
Tue Mar 31 2015
Germanwings: Hunt resumes for Alps plane crash DNA, black box
Authorities are hoping to identify more DNA strands from the 150 people who died in Tuesday's crash, as well as locate Germanwings second black box.
Mon Mar 30 2015
DNA from 78 Germanwings crash victims found
Forensic teams have isolated 78 distinct DNA strands from body parts at the Germanwings crash site in the French Alps, while investigators continued their grim task in the arduous mountain terrain.
Sun Mar 29 2015
French Alps faithful pray for crash victims
Before the altar of a French Alps cathedral, 150 candles on Saturday burned brightly for all those who perished in this week's Germanwings crash and their families.
Sun Mar 29 2015
Medicine for psychological illness found at co-pilot's home: report
German police have found medical treatments for psychological illness at the home of the co-pilot suspected of deliberately crashing a jet into the French Alps, killing 149 people and himself.
Sat Mar 28 2015