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Highly Targeted Toll Scam Spreads Across France, Using Stolen Vehicle Data

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

A new, more sophisticated text-message scam is circulating in France, with fraudsters now tailoring bogus toll-payment demands using detailed information...

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This French startup aims to make hotels greener without upsetting guests. Has it found the answer?

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

La start-up française Luniwave mise sur la gamification et les sciences comportementales pour aider les hôtels à réduire leur consommation...

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A new vaccine against flu and COVID is coming to Europe.

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Tout le monde y trouve son compte – vous comme votre pharmacien. Dès l’an prochain, un seul vaccin pourrait suffire...

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“I’ve won the lottery jackpot 14 times”: this mathematician has a secret strategy.

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Une méthode qui a attiré l’attention des autorités du monde entier. Le 15 février 1992 reste une date marquante dans...

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Samsung’s share surge lifts it beyond a $1 trillion valuation as AI memory demand soars

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Samsung, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of memory chips used in data centres, has emerged as a major beneficiary...

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Illegal IPTV: Why Some Viewers Are Turning Their Backs on Legal Streaming

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

When illegal IPTV services are discussed, the spotlight usually falls on the major piracy networks and the police, regulators and...

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OpenAI is set to become the Pentagon’s next military tool: Donald Trump harshly criticises Anthropic after failed talks.

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

OpenAI has struck a deal with the US Department of Defense, clearing the way for its generative AI systems to...

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Identity card: This commonly used proof of address is no longer accepted.

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Un changement administratif pourrait compliquer certaines démarches en mairie : les avis d’imposition ou de non-imposition ne sont, pour l’instant,...

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

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

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

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Gas and oil prices are soaring-why is this unlikely to end soon?

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Nous assistons à une envolée des prix qui pourrait s’inscrire dans la durée. Lundi matin, les cours ont fortement grimpé,...

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Electric car: BYD is set to unveil a groundbreaking new technology.

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

<pBYD has signalled another major technological announcement, just days after ramping up mass production of its ultra-fast “megawatt” charging unit...

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Nothing unveils the Phone (4a), a new mid-range handset aimed at keeping prices low

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Nothing has announced the Nothing Phone (4a), a new mid-range smartphone it hopes will stand out with distinctive design features...

Woman in yellow raincoat holds a map and phone by a stormy coastal road with dark clouds and flowers nearby.

Storm Regina set to lash southern France after brief taste of spring

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

After several days that have felt almost spring-like across France - lighter evenings, brighter mornings and milder afternoons - forecasters...

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Here’s how Samsung’s next watch, with Qualcomm’s help, aims to lure you away from the Apple Watch.

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Qualcomm has unveiled a new high-end smartwatch chip, and Samsung has already confirmed it will power the next generation of...

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Lufthansa Flies Empty A380 Out of Abu Dhabi as Middle East Airspace Disruptions Deepen

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Lufthansa has dispatched an empty Airbus A380 from Abu Dhabi in a high-stakes attempt to bring the aircraft back to...

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6G now has a launch date: major tech companies are joining forces to speed up its development.

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Qualcomm has unveiled a new coalition of technology and telecoms groups aimed at bringing 6G services to market from 2029,...

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What experts say about the feeling of constant worry

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

O mobile buzzes at 3:17 in the morning. It’s not a message, not an urgent email. It’s just you again,...

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How to remove light scratches from wooden furniture using an unexpected product

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

O som é discreto, mas dói: aquele arrastar de um copo ou de um brinquedo na mesa de madeira da...

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How to quickly stop mirrors from steaming up after a shower

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

O chuveiro desliga, o vapor toma conta da casa de banho e você até sente aquele alívio quente na pele....

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How does your body change when you start taking short walks throughout the week?

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

O relógio marca 18:15. You close the laptop, feeling the weight of the day on your shoulders and seeing your...

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Why do we sometimes feel the urge to change our routine at certain stages of life?

Gareth H. Whitfield • March 02, 2026

Tem days when you wake up, look at your own life, and it feels as though you’re watching the same...