France’s highest mountain Mont Blanc is shrinking

[ad_1] The tallest mountain in France has shrunk over the last two years, according to researchers. Mont Blanc’s peak has been measured at 4,805.59m (15,766ft 4 in), which is 2.22m shorter than in 2021. Chief geometer Jean des Garets said the shrinking could have been caused by less rain this summer. The mountain in south…

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France’s ambassador flies out of Niger after row

[ad_1] France’s ambassador in Niger has flown out of the country a month after military rulers ordered his expulsion. The two countries had been close allies until President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in July. France has refused to recognize the coup leaders and had ignored the order to withdraw its envoy. On Sunday, President Emmanuel…

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