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Two pilots in military attire discuss a map on an aircraft carrier, with a fighter jet and tablet nearby.

France weighs defensive options as US and Israel strike Iran, amid speculation over the Charles de Gaulle

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

France has moved to a defensive footing after the United States and Israel carried out large-scale strikes on Iran over...

Engineer monitors hydrogen tank in a wind farm with turbines in the background under a clear sky.

Hardly anyone knows this French company, the world’s first to use wind turbines to produce green hydrogen directly.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Num cantinho ventoso da costa francesa, uma pequena indústria discretíssima tornou-se um laboratório real de um possível futuro sem gasóleo....

A giraffe stands in a grassy savannah while two people observe and photograph it from open-top vehicles.

A giraffe with a strange neck in South Africa is puzzling scientists.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

No silêncio dourado de uma tarde no Kruger, turistas estranharam uma silhueta torta recortada contra o horizonte africano. À distância,...

Man assembling mechanical keyboard with screwdriver; tablet, motor, and trophy on table.

XF Electric Recognised for Innovation, Efficiency and Low Environmental Impact

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

The XF Electric has been singled out by industry experts for combining a smaller environmental footprint with strong day-to-day performance...

Woman in cosy socks on sofa, next to steaming tea cup and thermometer showing 13°C.

Some people feel colder indoors than outside, even at the same temperature, due to factors like less movement, low humidity, or poor insulation in homes.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

O termómetro da sala marca 22 °C. Lá fora, a mesma coisa. Mesmo assim, você está no sofá com duas camisolas,...

Person cleaning a sofa stain with a spray bottle and cloth, items like a brush and bowl on the table nearby.

A method for removing old stains from your sofa using household ingredients.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

First it was a drip of coffee. Then a glass of juice during a cartoon marathon, a splash of wine...

Person stretching at a desk with a laptop, glass of water, and sticky notes, illuminated by natural light.

What really happens to your body when you go a long time without taking breaks?

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

The computer clock reads 14:37. You “quickly” blink to check WhatsApp, reply to an urgent email, open a heavy report....

Person holding a smartphone with colourful display, next to a box with accessories on a white table in a kitchen setting.

Apple unveils iPhone 17e with unchanged starting price and doubled storage

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Apple has introduced the iPhone 17e, its latest lower-cost iPhone, keeping the entry price the same as last year’s model...

Man wearing headphones, sitting at a desk with a laptop, looking thoughtful in a modern office setting.

Moderators keep the Internet running but suffer in silence.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Une nouvelle étude met en évidence un problème largement sous-estimé : les modérateurs de contenus, chargés de filtrer certains des...

Copper pan on wooden table with pasta, hot broth poured from a ladle, wooden spoon, cheese, herbs, and bottle in background.

The Savoyards never cook crozets in water, and their secret ensures a perfect dish.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Nas montanhas geladas da Savoie, um detalhe discreto na panela separa o crozet sem graça de um prato verdadeiramente memorável....

Person kneeling in a garden, using pruning shears on plants. A basket and gardening tools are nearby on the ground.

The trick to keeping your garden looking neat and tidy at all times

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Fim de tarde de sábado, o sol a descer, o barbecue quase pronto. A casa está arrumada, a mesa posta...

Person preparing pastries with egg yolk on a baking tray in a kitchen.

Every year, I make these Christmas pastries ahead of time and freeze them, so I can relax on the big day.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Enquanto muita gente ainda decide o menu, uma parte do trabalho já pode estar pronta, a descansar no congelador e...

Person cleaning car windscreen interior with cloth in snowy weather; dashboard with cleaning supplies and socks nearby.

Stop fogging ruining your journeys: discover the surprising way to keep your windscreen clear all winter!

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Freezing morning, rushing out, cold car. And there it is again: the windscreen completely misted up, holding your day back...

Two passenger planes flying in formation over the ocean, viewed from a cockpit with visible flight instruments.

For the first time in history, Airbus achieves what seemed impossible: making two planes meet at the same point without a collision.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Sobre o Atlântico Norte, uma série de voos discretos colocou à prova um conceito que, durante anos, parecia ficção científica....

White electric car on display in a showroom with large windows and potted orange flowers.

Tesla begins rolling out Full Self-Driving demonstrations in the Netherlands

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Tesla has started introducing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability in the Netherlands, but the system has not yet received final...

White Mercedes-Benz parked indoors next to a charging station, with cars visible in the background.

Top 7 electric cars with real-world range: the leader managed 740 km.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

ADAC, Germany’s largest motoring association, has refreshed its Ecotest results and published a new ranking of electric cars delivering the...

Person typing on a laptop at a wooden table with a notebook, smartphone, tea mug, and clock nearby. Warmly lit room.

A detail in your work pace can affect how well you rest.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Você fecha o laptop, apaga a luz do escritório improvisado na sala e pensa: “Agora descanso.” Meia hora depois, está...

Person sprays water onto a bowl of white foam in a cosy living room with a fan, table, and sofa.

How to quickly remove cigarette smell from enclosed spaces

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

O cheiro não aparece na fotografia, mas domina a sala. A janela está só entreaberta, e a cortina ainda guarda...

Person cleaning a book with a brush, wearing white gloves, at a wooden desk with cleaning materials and books.

How to remove mould from books that have been stored for a long time

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

You open a forgotten cardboard box perched on top of the wardrobe. The smell arrives before the titles: a stale,...

Hand filling feeder with seeds, three birds perched nearby, thermometer showing 5°C beside a small fountain.

This is exactly when you should stop feeding the birds, enthusiasts warn.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Os dias começam a alongar, os ramos ganham botões discretos, mas o ritual das aves nos vasos e floreiras ainda...

Silver Chevrolet Sonic Q22 SUV displayed at an indoor car show, with two similar cars blurred in the background.

Chevrolet confirms launch window for new Sonic, with sales set for Q2 2026

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 14, 2026

Chevrolet has officially confirmed the timing for its new Sonic, a compact SUV slated to go on sale in the...