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Queens of Europe: Hann and her pride revel in glory
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/08/2025
» The public enthusiasm which greeted the victory of England's Lionesses over world champions Spain in the women's Euro 2025 final in Switzerland last Sunday is an indication of just how far the women's game has progressed in recent years. The high standard of football throughout the tournament made it a pleasure to watch.
England's Lionesses party in London after Euro 2025 triumph
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» LONDON — England's victorious Lionesses were feted by thousands of ecstatic fans in London on Tuesday during an open-top bus parade to celebrate their dramatic Euro 2025 triumph.
Sindhorn Kempinski presents luxury tea experience
Life, Published on 25/07/2025
» Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok presents "Atelier Tea Reverie", a new luxury afternoon tea experience inspired by the debut of Sirivannavari's fine jewellery collection Atelier. Diners will step into a world where fashion and flavour intertwine for a luxurious menu that takes them behind the scenes of a couture designer's atelier, where every detail narrates a story. The delicate flavours of the tea and handcrafted sweets and savouries reflect the precision and artistry found in the designer's studio. Everyday tools such as measuring tapes are reimagined as exquisite fine jewellery pieces, while the desserts, which burst with vibrant colours and artistic flair, are presented beautifully in jewellery-inspired boxes. A tribute to imagination and craftsmanship, this is a magical afternoon where the sparkle of fine jewellery meets the delight of perfectly crafted treats in an unforgettable pairing. Atelier Tea Reverie is priced at 3,200 baht per set for two persons and is available daily from 1pm to 6pm at the Lobby Lounge. Call 02-095-9999 or email fb.sindhorn@kempinski.com.
Small yet perfectly formed
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/07/2025
» Kyoto, once a former capital city of Japan now blending the old with the new, was chosen to be the setting of Omega's global launch for the Aqua Terra 30mm collection -- elegant, meticulously crafted, Swiss timepieces for women.
'Fairytale' Neuschwanstein castle becomes UNESCO heritage site
AFP, Published on 13/07/2025
» BERLIN - The Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, perhaps best known for inspiring Walt Disney's fairytale castles, has been named a World Heritage site, the UN cultural agency announced on Saturday.
How Thailand's craft chocolate industry is raising the bar with sustainable practices
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/07/2025
» When it comes to countries that produce chocolate, Switzerland and Belgium may be among the first to come to mind. But neither of them grow cacao, the fruit whose seeds are needed to make chocolate. In fact, 70% of the world's cacao comes from the Ivory Coast, in western Africa.
Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» PARIS - From a hero lapdog Lassie to why tennis stars can't stop pinching Wimbledon towels. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
Around the world in 100 years
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/07/2025
» In an almost square case, the groundbreaking hand-wound Longines Zulu Time from 1925 displayed both the local and second time zone.
For a gentleman's adventures
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/07/2025
» Portraying a dashing modern traveller, Henry Cavill sports the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 that gives him the time in Sydney and Hong Kong in a new campaign.
Swiatek swats Bencic aside to reach Wimbledon final against Anisimova
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» LONDON - Iga Swiatek breezed into her first Wimbledon final on Thursday but hopes of a dream match-up with Aryna Sabalenka were dashed when the top seed was stunned by Amanda Anisimova.