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The 'leap second' could disappear. How a minor time adjustment became a major problem

Reported by 6 outlets from 4 countries, in 3 languages, between 13 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.

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  1. La seconde intercalaire pourrait disparaître de la mesure du temps Headline of the event's most representative article · RTS, 14 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Versailles, France. See on the map
  3. Reported by 6 outlets from 4 countries, in 3 languages, between 13 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.8 articles · See all headlines

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Versailles, France

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Switzerland3
Canada1
France1
Other countries1

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  1. First article seen: “En supprimant la «seconde intercalaire», l’humanité s’offrira un répit de plusieurs milliers d’années sur le casse-tête de la synchronisation des horloges”
  2. 1 new outlet, including “La seconde intercalaire pourrait disparaître de la mesure du temps”
  3. 2 new outlets, including “The 'leap second' could disappear. How a minor time adjustment became a major problem”
  4. 2 new outlets, including “Adiós al segundo extra para sincronizar los relojes a la rotación de la Tierra. ¿Qué significa este cambio?”

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