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'Backs to the Wall' for surfing's cancer survivor Flores
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» PARIS - Jeremy Flores faced numerous challenges in the water as he carved himself a hugely successful surfing career but nothing prepared the Frenchman for the tumultuous months that followed his retirement in 2021.
PELUPO Festival in Chon Buri unveils full line-up
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/02/2025
» On March 14 and 15, the PELUPO Festival is back bigger than ever. The highly anticipated festival promises an unforgettable weekend of live music, culture and community at its stunning new location at Treasure Hill Golf Club in Chon Buri.
Games must be more sustainable
News, David Fickling, Published on 30/07/2024
» What's the biggest event at the Olympic Games?
Olympics: Why is surfing being held in Tahiti and why aren't locals happy?
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/07/2024
» Although Paris was selected as the host city for the 2024 Olympics, not all the events will take place in the French capital.
Tale of two tropics
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/12/2023
» Despite being far apart, Southeast Asia and Latin America share similarities as they are both located in tropical zones. Presented by the National Gallery Singapore, the art exhibition "Tropical: Stories From Southeast Asia And Latin America" reveals connections between the two regions through over 200 artworks, sculptures, drawings, performances and immersive installations by more than 70 artists.
Paris Olympics countdown raises concerns
Oped, Published on 04/08/2023
» The one-year countdown for the opening of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics has begun. The return of the Olympics to France has largely been met with eager anticipation for this international sporting extravaganza, but is equally tempered by the usual security concerns, political controversies, and yes, the legendary Parisian traffic.
Bangkok's finest under one roof
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 03/02/2023
» There are plenty of reasons to check out Public Lane.
UK's remote Pitcairn islanders see no Brexit bounty
AFP, Published on 18/11/2022
» ADAMSTOWN, Pitcairn Islands: The Pitcairn Islands, a volcanic outcrop halfway between South America and New Zealand, is the UK's only overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean and home to only 46 people.
In Cannes, it's cinema as usual
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 17/05/2022
» After the cancellation in 2020 and a bump to the month of July in 2021 -- with smaller attendance as international travel was still interrupted -- the Cannes Film Festival returns to its usual mid-May slot, keyed up and fully prepped to show the world that it's cinema, and the cinema business, as usual.
Wreck of British explorer James Cook's Endeavour found, say researchers
AFP, Published on 03/02/2022
» SYDNEY: The wreck of Captain James Cook's famed vessel the Endeavour has been found off the coast of the US state of Rhode Island, Australian researchers announced on Thursday.