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After clicking “Buy”: what really happens before deliveryBank authorisation, stock reservation, packing, transport, returns: an online purchase sets off a chain of operations that often goes unseen. Here are the steps and the rights consumers need to know about.
The Sarthe in comic-book form: a family through 1789–1914The album by Denys Ezquerra, Pascal Mariette and Timothée Tostivint links the history of the département with a family’s story. Its starting point invites readers to revisit the creation of the Sarthe in 1790.
In Madagascar, data workers make AI possible, often behind the scenesBehind the training and correction of AI models, teams in Madagascar do skilled work. A 2026 investigation sheds light on their role and the issues surrounding outsourcing.
The Artist at fifteen: five Oscars for a collective endeavourReleased in France in October 2011, Michel Hazanavicius’s film was recognised for its acting, direction, music, costumes and production.
Nancy beat Laval 1-0: Fdaouch extends the run to four winsAS Nancy Lorraine beat Laval 1-0 on 23 October 2026, thanks to Zakaria Fdaouch in the 68th minute. A fourth consecutive win at the end of a match that was tighter than the two teams’ form might suggest.
Beneath the Moon, a pit is not enough to reveal an entire caveImages, radar and thermal measurements shed light on lunar cavities. But an entrance spotted from orbit reveals neither the extent of the underground nor whether it is habitable.
The solid Earth is becoming slightly less flattened: what satellites measureA study published on 9 September 2026 reveals that uplift in the polar regions accelerated between 1997 and 2015. This tiny change in the shape of the solid globe sheds light on the effects of ice and water redistribution.
CMSS and CNS: new certificate and objection, two distinct proceduresAfter a finding that someone is fit for work, providing new medical evidence and challenging the CNS’s decision are two distinct procedures. A ministerial reply of 23 October 2026 highlights the importance of formalities and deadlines.
Breakfast: what should you eat, and do you really need to have it every morning?Wholemeal bread, yoghurt, fruit or no meal on waking: recommendations and studies show why the quality of your diet matters more than any one set menu.
Spotify Family: QR code checks arrive — what are the rules in Luxembourg?Spotify is strengthening verification of Premium Family subscriptions using QR codes. Seven-day deadline, twelve-month restriction, Luxembourg prices: what has been confirmed.
Changing the clocks: from France’s 1976 decision to Europe’s deadlockFrance reinstated the clock change fifty years ago to reduce artificial lighting. Its abolition now depends on a European agreement that has yet to be reached, while a new study examines the possible consequences.
Rat’s tail radish: why its fruits are harvested above groundRat’s tail radish is grown for its young siliques, the fruits that contain the seeds. This distinctive feature changes which part of the plant is harvested and when it is picked.