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France cold wave: Widespread transport chaos as snow blankets west and Paris region
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Following initial alerts and school closures in western France, the polar cold wave intensified on January 5, 2026, blanketing the west and Paris basin with heavy snow. Twenty-six departments on orange alert faced massive road, rail, and air disruptions, with authorities warning of slippery roads persisting into Tuesday.
President Gustavo Petro attributed the 171.3% increase in electric vehicle sales in the first quarter of 2026 to his gasoline vehicle tariff policy. In an X post, he hailed the outcome as progress in decarbonization and relief for air pollution-related mortality in cities like Bogotá and Medellín.
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BYD has launched the Atto 3 EVO in Spain, the new generation of its 4.45-meter compact electric SUV. The model features the e-Platform 3.0 with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive options, and ranges exceeding 700 km in urban cycle.