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The loveliness of a flying beetle
Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/07/2025
» The recent cricket match between England and India at Lord's was reportedly briefly delayed by a swarm of ladybirds which were bothering the players. It is believed to be the first recorded instance of "ladybirds stopped play". More importantly, swarm is not the correct term for these flying beetles. The collective noun for ladybirds (ladybugs for our American friends) is a "loveliness".
Inside the kill zone of the Ukraine drone war
Published on 19/07/2025
» “Drones, drones, drones. Only drones. A lot of drones.” A weary Ukrainian platoon commander speaks to the transformed nature of modern warfare as he’s medically evacuated from the front lines.
Wimbledon: England’s garden Grand Slam
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» LONDON - Wimbledon head gardener Martyn Falconer is the only man at the All England Club who welcomes a drop of rain.
Israel targets nuclear site as Iran claims hypersonic missile attack
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» TEHRAN — Israel said it struck a nuclear site near Tehran on Wednesday, while Iran said it fired hypersonic missiles as the arch foes traded fire for a sixth day.
Thai police officer becomes the bee's knees
Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/04/2025
» The feel-good story this week involves a most unlikely hero, a Thai policeman. It is not often that the local gendarmerie are the subject of uplifting news, but that was the case in the Northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom when an alert policeman rescued a woman from a swarm of attacking bees.
Policeman saves woman from swarm of bees at temple
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2025
» A policeman bravely saved a woman who was attacked by a swarm of bees at a famous Buddhist temple in Nakhon Phanom on Sunday.
Policeman saves woman from swarm of attacking bees at famous temple
Published on 14/04/2025
» NAKHON PHANOM: A policeman bravely saved a woman who was attacked by a swarm of bees at a famous Buddhist temple in this northeastern province on Sunday.
A Japanese John Wick
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/03/2025
» Netflix has certainly been doubling down on Asian content lately, with a surge of Thai and Japanese titles airing alongside their South Korean counterparts. However, when it comes to original films, the streaming giant's track record is more hit-or-miss.
Tak Bai injustice
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/10/2024
» Re: "iCon to face more charges", (BP, Oct 21) & "Expiry of Tak Bai charges 'linked to surge in unrest'", (BP, Oct 21).
Secrets of the swamp
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/10/2024
» When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances around a lake straddling Louisiana and Texas begin to converge, forever altering the history of a broken family. Caddo Lake is a collaborative effort by filmmakers Celine Held and Logan George, who team up with producer M. Night Shyamalan to craft a mystery-thriller that skilfully blends family drama with elements of science fiction. While many movies and series explore similar premises, this one manages to stand out, offering an engaging and suspenseful ride.