Renault 4 E-Tech review — the people’s electric car?
The boss of Renault at the time described it as a “pair of jeans” — fashionable, durable and suited to almost every occasion. It’s based on the electric Renault 5 supermini, launched in 2024, but offers a bit more space, a bit more ground clearance and a bit more interior flexibility. What’s more, the original R4 engine asthmatised its way to a top speed of 65mph, and the time it took to get there could be measured on a sundial. It also comes with a feature that made the original R4 such a joy for families — a low sill that makes it easier to load and unload items. When you consider the original car was — objectively — fairly gutless and had roly-poly suspension, I’d not bet against the new one becoming just as beloved despite its own very different compromises.
Source:The Times
March 02, 2026 14:19 UTC
Ready-to-build wind farm ‘loses out to speculative projects’
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March 02, 2026 14:12 UTC
Hotel chains and data firm under investigation over possible information sharing
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into whether the global hotel firms shared information through the use of CoStar’s data analytics tool STR and so-called algorithms to help them make commercial decisions. CoStar is under investigation as it owns the data tool through which competitively sensitive information can be shared. The CMA said that when rivals share competitively sensitive information through a data provider it can allow them to predict what each other will do and to co-ordinate they behaviour and pricing. The CMA said: “Companies use various types of data analytics tools and algorithms to help them make commercial decisions. “However, when rival businesses share competitively sensitive information – including through a third-party data analytics provider – this reduces the uncertainty competing businesses normally have about how each other will act.
Source:The Times
March 02, 2026 14:04 UTC
Why Russia now relies on war with Ukraine
Eban Raymond argues that Russian national identity is beset by a lack of security, and depends on defining itself in opposition to Ukraine. These contradictory ideas remain at the core of Russia’s national identity, long after Vladimir Putin became President in 2000. Ukraine: Russia’s brother and ‘other’Ukraine occupies a contradictory position within the construction of Russian national identity. Because Russian identity remains flexible, its various strands can be invoked in rhetoric that reflects the political situation. Russia’s national identity and ontological security – its certainty of its place in the world – relies on Ukraine remaining subordinate.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 13:52 UTC
Tell us, Trump, how this Iran operation ends
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March 02, 2026 13:51 UTC
it's embarrassing trying to keep up with her, one holiday was the final straw
This is where I find myself on most short-haul jaunts, wedged between my wife, usually working on a laptop, elbows splayed, and a stranger. Now, when we go long haul, I’m right up there with her, literally drinking champagne on my beer income. AdvertisementAdvertisementI used to keep up financially, but as she became more successful, it became embarrassing. One of our last co-funded trips to Sardinia proved a final straw. I used to keep up financially, but as she became more successful it became embarrassing NickGenerally, this all makes me very happy.
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March 02, 2026 13:49 UTC
EastEnders star Gemma Bissix on emotional return to soap
Bissix played Clare Bates in the 1990s when she was nine years old and now she’s shared what it was like to make an emotional return. Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Gemma, 42, said she always thought about a return to EastEnders in the future. Gemma Bissix on emotional return to EastEnders after 18 yearsIn 2025, she was in another soap, Hollyoaks, with her character killer Clare Devine returning for six months. Gemma told The Sun: “My grandmother said, ‘I want the Women’s Institute people to be proud of you. “It’s such a heartbreaking disease.”Gemma Bissix said her EastEnders return felt like 'coming home'Filming her scenes in December and January felt like “coming home” for Gemma, she said.
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March 02, 2026 13:45 UTC
Global Flight Chaos as Mideast Airspace Shuts
Major airports across the Middle East remained closed for a third consecutive day, including Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub. Among the airlines most severely affected:Emirates Airlines, based in Dubai, suspended all scheduled services to and from Dubai until 3 p.m. UAE time Monday. Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, halted all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 2 p.m. UAE time. The Guardian noted that airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar was “virtually empty” as of Monday, citing flight tracking data. As The Guardian reported, “leading airline stocks came under pressure after days of disruption,” with investors weighing the impact of the conflict.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 13:41 UTC
Liverpool news: Hugo Ekitike 'not happy' as ex-Red says 'I never liked Mo Salah'
Hugo Ekitike in action against West Ham UnitedLiverpool may have reversed their fortunes but the woes of Mohamed Salah persist. Being the first Liverpool player since Luis Suarez to register 11 Premier League goals in their debut full season at the club hasn't satisfied the elegant Frenchman. But every time I watch Liverpool, I never liked Salah. I think his ball retention is really, really poor. He gives up a lot of possession, and I've been really vocal when I speak to people about Salah this year.
Source:Express
March 02, 2026 13:24 UTC
UAE to cover hotel stays and meal expenses for tourists stranded in the country due to flight cancellations
SynopsisThe United Arab Emirates will cover hotel and meal costs for tourists stranded by widespread flight cancellations. Major UAE airlines have suspended operations due to airspace closures. This government support aims to ease the burden on travellers. Airports across the region are also facing disruptions. Passengers are advised to confirm flight status before heading to airports.
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March 02, 2026 13:23 UTC
Von der Leyen: Diplomacy Is Key for Lasting Solution
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Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 13:16 UTC
NFU Scotland's report: Aldi continue to champion Scottish produce
Shopwise Sierra Valley will follow the "big box" retail model, a warehouse-inspired format globally associated with brands such as Walmart, Costco, Carrefour and Aldi. Bankruptcy seller SA Comptoir Faillites & Saisies organized a liquidation sale with discounts of 50% on fresh and frozen products and 30% on non-perishable goods. The report shows that Aldi continue to champion Scottish produce with 65% Scottish products. When looking at combined Scottish and UK sourcing, the Co-op has set the benchmark, ranking number one for combined Scottish and UK products - with Scottish labelled products make up almost one in three of their products. Source: fooddive.comAmazon same-day grocery delivery and pharmacy services comes to LouisvilleLouisville now has Amazon same-day grocery delivery and pharmacy services, according to multiple reports.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 13:12 UTC
A good book may beat a night out for warding off loneliness
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March 02, 2026 13:01 UTC
Times letters: Consequences of Trump’s operation in Iran
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March 02, 2026 12:53 UTC
A briefing note for journalists on the UK’s role in the global F-35 programme
Many composites being supplied to BAE Systems, MBDA, Raytheon and others are from Brookhouse Aerospace Limited and Hardide Coatings Limited. They have received a £161 million investment in 2023 (MoD, 2023) (up from previous investment at £76 million (BAE Systems, 2021)). They specialise in the global repair of F-35 components and holds a £500 million contract with the US Department of Defence (BBC, 2019; MoD, 2019). BAE Systems has been given the responsibility of developing the Block 4 electric warfare systems, a contract valued at $491 million given by Lockheed Martin for future F-35’s (BAE Systems, 2023). BAE Systems (2023) BAE Systems successfully flight tests next-generation vehicle management computer for the F-35 Lightning II.
Source:The Guardian
March 02, 2026 12:45 UTC