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Summer sojourns in and out of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/07/2025
» With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban
AFP, Published on 05/07/2025
» PARIS - The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday morning in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's iconic waterway for the first time since 1923.
Southern Europe roasts as temperatures soar
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» ROME - Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures Monday as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
Tennis fans sizzle as heatwave hits Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» WIMBLEDON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Tennis devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon Monday, as the tournament provisionally recorded its hottest ever opener.
Extreme heat, storms take toll at Club World Cup
AFP, Published on 25/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Furnace-like heat and the threat of thunder and lightning are wreaking havoc at the Club World Cup -- and more of the same is likely at the 2026 World Cup.
Millions in US sweat out first extreme heat wave of year
AFP, Published on 24/06/2025
» NEW YORK - A potentially life-threatening heat wave enveloped the eastern third of the United States on Monday impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures this week expected to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) in the New York metropolitan area.
A 10-day journey across snowy Iran
Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/06/2025
» Watching events unfold in the Middle East last week sparked memories of the brief time I spent in Iran a long time ago in more peaceful times. In February 1969 I travelled across the northern part of the nation during an overland trip from London to New Delhi. The country was still run by the Shah who was overthrown 10 years later in the Iranian Revolution.
Why Thai food is often so spicy
Online Reporters, Published on 10/06/2025
» If you have ever tasted Thai cuisine, chances are you’ve encountered that signature fiery heat - whether it’s the classic Tom Yam Kung or the beloved Som Tum (papaya salad), spiciness seems almost unavoidable in many of Thailand’s most iconic dishes.
Nepali 'Everest Man' breaks own record with 31st summit
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» KATHMANDU — A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday, more than three decades after his first summit.
Markets rise despite China-US tariff clash
AFP, Published on 09/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Stock markets regained some ground Tuesday, even as trade tensions between the United States and China were strained by turmoil over President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive.