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Green AMEA Marrua AM250 off-road vehicle displayed with Malaysian flag backdrop.

Agrale to export 208 Marruá AM250 utility vehicles to Malaysia

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Brazilian manufacturer Agrale has announced the sale and forthcoming export of a significant batch of Marruá AM250 utility vehicles to...

Hands stirring steaming spaghetti in a pot on a stove in a bright kitchen with utensils and ingredients nearby.

The curious trick of placing a wooden spoon over boiling pasta water to prevent spills

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The night I finally took the wooden spoon trick seriously began with the most ordinary kind of chaos: pasta simmering,...

Woman getting a haircut in a bright salon with plants and a round mirror in the background.

Goodbye curtain fringe: why the “shattered fringe” is 2026’s must‑try hair trend

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Soft edges, interrupted lines and a fringe that never quite stays in place are quietly dominating salon chairs as we...

Person writing in notebook at table with trainers, smartphone, coffee, and paperclips in a jar.

Why some habits stick - and others fall apart

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

One podcast suggestion, one fresh app, one unexpectedly intense chat… and, almost overnight, you’re the sort of person who clocks...

Hands planting a small green houseplant in a terracotta pot on a wooden table near a window.

Why your plants react badly after repotting and how to avoid it

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The leaves looked flawless that morning. Shiny, upright, almost self-satisfied in that way only a healthy houseplant can manage. You’d...

Man in sportswear checking smartwatch on a park path with cyclists and laptop on a bench nearby.

The Apple Watch doesn’t stand a chance, the Garmin Forerunner 165 is selling for next to nothing.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a GPS-enabled smartwatch that combines serious sports tools with everyday health and wellbeing features. For...

Worker in high-visibility vest and helmet handling large orange cable reel on ship deck with sea and islands in background.

Is France in industrial decline? This French company is about to break a world record in the strategic subsea cable race

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

While arguments in France swirl around deindustrialisation, one of the country’s flagship industrial groups is quietly preparing something most nations...

Woman smiling as she adds ingredients to a mint green stand mixer in a bright kitchen.

March recipe contest in France: win the KitchenAid Artisan Spearmint stand mixer

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Chilly March evenings, a cosy kitchen, and a fearless hit of mint green: a new food competition is calling for...

Motorcyclist in white helmet and black jacket checks phone while sitting on bike on country road.

A motorcycle helmet with augmented reality thanks to French tech: bikers discover a new way to see the road

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The biker ahead of me is waiting at a red light in eastern Paris. The engine is idling, visor down,...

Woman spraying perfume while sitting at a sunlit table with sliced mangoes and fragrance bottles by an open window.

New fragrance sensation at Sephora: This mango and vanilla perfume is addictive.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

While plenty of us are still shaking off the last bit of winter sluggishness, one fragrance at Sephora has been...

Person spreading granular fertiliser on soil in a raised garden bed with leafy green plants.

Why wood ash in the garden is almost as valuable as expensive special fertiliser, and how to use it correctly

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It’s a bitter morning, and your breath hangs over the gardens like mist. Next door, someone rattles ash from a...

Red Mazda CX-5 2026 model SUV displayed indoors with headlights on and glossy finish.

First test of the 2026 Mazda CX-5, which has improved significantly in nearly every aspect.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The new Mazda CX-5 takes plenty of steps forward, but it has also taken one step back. In Portugal, the...

Person in trench coat and jeans walking with mesh bag of tulips and oranges, holding a laptop on a city street.

These chic ballerina flats will be everywhere this spring

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

As the weather warms and boots are banished to the back of the wardrobe, one flat in particular is taking...

Hands in gardening gloves pruning rose buds with red secateurs in a sunny garden bed with flowers.

You should only prune roses during this period-otherwise, they won’t bloom as beautifully.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many amateur gardeners look at their roses every year and feel at a loss: one bad cut at the wrong...

Man in a grey t-shirt checking his smartwatch at a wooden table with running shoes and smartphone nearby.

A man followed his smartwatch’s health advice for six months. His doctor told him to stop immediately

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On a Tuesday in January, Marc sat on the examination table, still wearing his smartwatch. The strap had left a...

Man pointing towards wind turbines in a field with solar panels and agricultural crops under sunset light.

France’s renewable surge to 2035: solar and wind reshape the grid

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

By 2035, France’s skyline and coastlines could look markedly different, as solar panels and wind turbines steadily rework the electricity...

Person tending to potted plants along a sunlit, narrow garden path between buildings with various greenery.

“A beautiful garden is not improvised, it is calculated” practical methods to create depth, perspective and the illusion of space even in a small yard

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The first time it hits you, you’re standing in your little back garden with a mug of coffee, trying to...

Young woman with short blonde undercut hairstyle sitting in a salon chair wearing a white cape.

Major hair change alert! Adriana Karembeu opts for a boyish cut with a partially shaved head

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

No gentle beachy waves. No safe, mid-length blow-dry. Just scalp, texture and attitude. For a moment, you almost need to...

White futuristic electric car with transparent side panel showing batteries, displayed inside a modern showroom.

EREV Range Extenders: Why the EU Still Classifies Them as Plug-in Hybrids

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

For the past few months, a new category has been appearing in European dealerships: electric cars with a range extender,...

Senior woman wrapped in towel opening glass shower door in bright modern bathroom

After 65: How often you should really shower – for skin, calm and gut confidence

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Each time you bathe, you’re weighing up comfort, long-standing habit, and what your skin is still able to tolerate. For...

Middle-aged woman smelling essential oil in a bright bathroom with skincare products on the counter.

A simple hair care ritual is helping women over 60 regain softness and shine without expensive products but dermatologists warn it may be a risky trend that backfires on sensitive scalps

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The scene is a perfectly ordinary bathroom. No luxury, no spa ambience-just a towel draped over the radiator and a...