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GERONIMO the alpaca’s owner has vowed to take a bullet to save him from callous jobsworths. The stud animal is due to be destroyed by Defra after twice testing positive for bovine TB. Tearful farmer Helen Macdonald, 50, is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice and step in the way of any gunman told to […]

From the discus-slinging “Viking” to Japan’s frog-loving gold medallist, this year’s Olympians have defied the doubters

Mixed factors, among them high demand for cars and the shortage of new cars supply, which is mainly related to the lack of microchips and components, are starting to have an even stronger influence on the Russian market, VTB analysts noted

Football is back. For the first time in over five months, the lights will shine on the gridiron, as the NFL Hall of Fame Game kicks off the start of the preseason and this year’s Hall of Fame festivities. The Cowboys and Steelers will battle Thursday night at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in...

Every superhero is smashable, even the weirdos from 'The Suicide Squad.' Blame Adam "Centaur" Driver for this.

The motorcycle maker really needs to get in contact with the design firm.

H&M, the Swedish multinational clothing-retail company, recently launched a global initiative to support young role models across the globe.

Sloane's may be the name for sausage, meat and pies in Bangkok, but now it also represents pasta and pizzas.

To celebrate National Mother's Day on Aug 12, executive pastry chef Pablo Gicquel has designed a "My Heart Belongs To You" cake featuring blueberries, vanilla ganache, meringues and almond sable.

Staying true to its positioning as a health-centric retreat in the heart of Bangkok, Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok is offering a healthy menu delivered to your door. Their Healthy Eating Collection menu is a selection of 12 comfort food dishes and a collection of craft juices that have been created in collaboration with medical experts and dieticians at BDMS Wellness Clinic.

On Sunday, the Centre of Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced 29 provinces as dark red zones, up from the previous 13, along with strict measures to control the spread. Bangkok is, of course, a dark red zone and most of the prohibitions and temporary closures of certain venues are understandable. One prohibition, in particular, at the time of going to print has left me (and many...

The threat of peak oil demand arriving sooner than predicted and the aggressive push to decarbonize the world economy in a post-Paris Agreement world is creating considerable uncertainty for the global oil industry. Big oil after considerable pressure from environmental groups, investors, and governments with many global energy supermajors is committing to become net carbon neutral. Aside from the push to reduce carbon emissions, the sulfur content of fuels is under intense scrutiny. That has seen governments... Читать дальше...

New research may shed more light on the ancient civilization's 'collapse.'

Danny Trejo attends a Karate Combat event in Hollywood in 2019. | Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

The UFC legend is acting as sensei for the third season of Karate Combat

In the last few years, VPNs have gone from a niche data security tool to an everyday product you’ll see advertised on any vaguely tech-adjacent YouTube channel or podcast. But while there are many viable VPNs available commercially, their feature sets differ, and some are better suited for certain online activities…

The ‘Land of the Free’ goes from jab persuasion to flat-out coercion.

Okay, I know I said it last time but I really, really mean it this time when I say: Yeezy is coming.

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Daley has used his platform to change lives, now he’s ready to win more gold.

If confirmed, Biniam Gebre would play a leading role in administering the administration’s ambitious management plans.

This week's subject of review was ordered for me by a friend.

By a final score of 11-10, Panipak Wongpattanakit defeated Adriana Cerezo Iglesias to win an Olympic gold medal in the women's under-49kg taekwondo competition at Tokyo 2020. From head to toe, the Thai and Spanish athletes wore Omega sensors installed in their helmets, vests, gloves and socks, in order to gather data on pressure and strikes.

Members of the household kept sneaking off with this book but were betrayed by their giggles and sighs of nostalgia. It is great fun. Its creation was clearly a labour of love and joy. But it is also the work of a serious and skilled historian.

Like hopeful athletes competing in the Olympic Games, Omega goes for gold.

In his early teens, Louis Vuitton began a long journey, starting from his home in the Anchay Jura area, a harsh and isolated mountain region between France and Switzerland.

In the late 80s to mid-90s, if you were looking for an action star who could kick butt, you were probably looking at Jean-Claude Van Damme whose movies like Bloodsport (1988), Kickboxer (1989), Double Impact (1991) Universal Soldier (1992), Hard Target (1993) and Maximum Risk (1996) were among martial arts action favourites. Now in his 60s, the man is back with this action-packed French parody The...