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Unpublished drawing by pupil of Michelangelo discovered in western France
Artwork valued at €500,000 but sold for €3.1 million at Paris auction
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Historic Jacques Cousteau vessel to be restored by Florida non-profit
‘Cousteau showed the beauty of the ocean… now it’s our turn to protect it’
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Drivers in France warned to stay vigilant on roads this weekend
Winter road safety plan has been launched as icy conditions expected
No-puncture tyre boosts sustainability
Michelin has made a puncture-proof and zero-maintenance tyre that uses 3D-printed composite materials to improve sustainability and easier recycling.
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Called Uptis, the tyre is being tested on Chevrolet Bolt cars in the US but promises to save 200million punctured tyres a year globally from the scrapheap, reducing pollution and waste.
France throws out 50million tyres a year but they are difficult to recycle, with just 10% recycled and many dumped in the country.
