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Former Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling $540,000

FILE PHOTO: SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell arrives to give evidence to a Scottish Parliament committee in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain December 8, 2020.  Andy Buchanan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell arrives to give evidence to a Scottish Parliament committee in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain December 8, 2020.  Andy Buchanan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

A dead billionaire, his arrested son and the Mango saga gripping Spain

Police escort Jonathan Andic, heir to the Mango fashion empire, as he arrives in court following his arrest on May 19, 2026.
Police escort Jonathan Andic, heir to the Mango fashion empire, as he arrives in court following his arrest on May 19, 2026.

Eat to ‘lift’: Svelte Pursuit Of Jade star Tian Xiwei says her big appetite keeps her strong

Pursuit of Jade actress Tian Xiwei (right) arriving at Gucci’s Marina Bay Sands flagship store on May 22.
Pursuit of Jade actress Tian Xiwei (right) arriving at Gucci’s Marina Bay Sands flagship store on May 22.

Fast Lane

BMW reimagines luxury Alpina brand ahead of 2027 launch

The Vision BMW Alpina hints at the future direction of the brand as a part of the larger BMW Group.
The Vision BMW Alpina hints at the future direction of the brand as a part of the larger BMW Group.

Singapore brand Delugs to launch wrist strap for Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch

Delugs' rubber and leather strap prototypes for the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop pocket watch.
Delugs' rubber and leather strap prototypes for the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop pocket watch.

Viewpoint

From Royal Oak to Royal Pop: Swatch, Audemars Piguet and the art of affordable luxury

Shoppers looking at the Royal Pop watch collection, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet, at the Swatch ION Orchard outlet on May 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Shoppers looking at the Royal Pop watch collection, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet, at the Swatch ION Orchard outlet on May 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Vietnam sells convicted mogul’s Hermes bags in recovery push

Three luxury cars belonging to Truong My Lan – a Mercedes-Maybach, BMW, and Toyota Motor Lexus – are set to be auctioned on May 22.
Three luxury cars belonging to Truong My Lan – a Mercedes-Maybach, BMW, and Toyota Motor Lexus – are set to be auctioned on May 22.

Why are people willing to pay $2,000 for Rimowa luggage?

acrimowa21 - Rimowa For a Lifetime of Lives campaign.
Credit to RIMOWA
acrimowa21 - Rimowa For a Lifetime of Lives campaign.
Credit to RIMOWA

Making of a Rimowa aluminium suitcase: Inside the German brand’s Cologne factory

Rimowa’s Cologne factory, where it manufactures most of its aluminium products, including its Classic range.
Rimowa’s Cologne factory, where it manufactures most of its aluminium products, including its Classic range.

What Is With… overnight queues for the AP x Swatch launch and the internet’s obsession with hype?

A long queue for the Audemars Piguet x Swatch release at Marina Bay Sands.
A long queue for the Audemars Piguet x Swatch release at Marina Bay Sands.

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