Former senior CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars from agency David Rush’s trial for allegedly taking 303 gold bars and $2m in foreign currency from agency was pushed to next week The Guardian - US · May 29
Nomadic Maraí 401 gets a big upgrade for 2026 – and a new size, too This new watch from Nomadic has a massive 65 hours of power reserve T3 · May 29
Ex-CIA Officer David Rush's Democrat Links Surface After US$40 Million Gold Bust Former CIA officer David Rush is under investigation after the FBI found $40 million in gold bars, cash, and luxury watches at his Virginia home, raising questions about intelligence oversight. International Business Times UK · May 28
Team Scotland set to drop homecoming anchor in prestigious Clipper Yacht Race One of the world’s toughest endurance challenges will return to Scotland this summer The National (Scotland) · May 28
Burberry boss could earn up to £12.2m under new bonus scheme as company rolls back climate goals Company, which paid boss Joshua Schulman £4m in year to March, becomes latest to extend deadline to become carbon neutral The Guardian - UK · May 28
Frederique Constant fuses classic design with modern tech for its latest dress watch The Classics Moneta Solarmetre is a perfect dressy option for most people. T3 · May 28
FBI Found $40 Million in Gold Bars in a Virginia Home and the Man Who Put Them There Faked His Entire Career A former CIA official allegedly stole $40 million in gold bars and faked his entire military background to gain top-secret clearance at one of America's most secretive agencies. International Business Times UK · May 28
Who Is David Rush? Former CIA Officer Allegedly Used Work Funds to Amass $40 Million Gold Bars, 35 Luxury Watches Former CIA officer David Rush is charged with stealing public funds, including $40 million in gold bars, raising concerns about intelligence agency vetting systems. International Business Times UK · May 27
NACC must come clean Justice has finally caught up with one of Thailand's most controversial political wealth concealment cases. Bangkok Post · May 27
Luxury French retailer Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing flagship store France’s iconic Galeries Lafayette closed its flagship Beijing department store on Wednesday after 13 years in the Chinese capital – citing weaker spending, changing shopping habits and a slowdown in the luxury sector. Its stores in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Macau will remain open. Radio France Internationale · May 27
Sorry, Crochet—Bella Hadid's Silky Dôen Set Just Jumped to the Top of My Summer Wish List It's the ultimate beach cover-up. Marie Claire · May 27
Former graft-busters get jail terms in Prawit watch case Two former officials of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for failing to disclose information related to the high-profile luxury watch case involving former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon. Bangkok Post · May 27
Richard Mille taps into Thai luxury watch boom Despite being classified as a developing and middle-income nation, Thailand boasts a thriving luxury watch market fuelled by an expanding base of wealthy individuals and a growing culture of horological investment. Bangkok Post · May 27
BOOSTING THE BOATING INDUSTRY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: FPT SHOWCASES ITS MARINE ENGINES AT THE SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW IN AUSTRALIA TURIN, Italy, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its APAC market development strategy, FPT exhibited a selection of its marine powertrains at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, the most influential nautical event in the Southern Hemisphere.An audience of over 45,000 enthusiasts welcomed the FPT yacht engines on… AAP · May 27
AAP · May 26 Ex-banker and broker accused of $43m 'ghost car' fraud A former banker and his financial broker wife have been charged over their alleged roles in a nearly $45 million fraud and money laundering operation.
T3 · May 26 Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils a range of new Reverso models – and they look stunning Five new JLC Reverso Monoface models have arrived.
The Guardian - UK · May 25 Luxury watches, iPads and a Jaguar: what Peter Murrell bought with embezzled funds Former SNP chief executive blew chunks of the stolen £400,310 on high-end watches, jewellery and coffee machines
The Times of India · May 25 Jaguar, motorhome, luxury watches: Scottish leader Peter Murrell admits embezzling £4 lakh from SNP funds Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a 12-year period, in one of Scotland’s biggest political finance scandals in recent years.
T3 · May 25 New TAG Heuer dive watches use solar movements – and they look fantastic The new Aquaracer collection feels like a great option in the midrange.
Evening Standard · May 25 Orient Express Corinthian: The berth of high seas glamour Comparing fancy yachts conceived by world-class designers is a little like discussing tall skyscrapers: you start with a base value of “very” and move upwards. Yet this particular yacht, from a brand that’s captured the imaginations of generations of travellers — and made Agatha Christie’s estate a mountain of money…
The Times of India · May 23 Over 30 arrested in UK–Nigeria joint crackdown on romance scams and cyber fraud In an unprecedented move, a collaborative effort between UK and Nigeria has resulted in the apprehension of more than 30 individuals linked to romance and financial fraud schemes. Code-named Operation Seraphim, this initiative aimed to dismantle organized crime entities that have inflicted severe financial damage through deceptive practices and money…
T3 · May 23 This affordable, solar-powered dive watch has quickly become my most worn watch – here's why The Ontic Utility 40 is a personal favourite, and I'd never have expected it.
Creative Bloq · May 23 As violence breaks out over design drops, who's taking responsibility? People are coming to blows over brands, and it needs to stop.
International Business Times · May 21 How Premier Last Mile Built a Luxury-Focused Delivery Model Through Culture, Detail, and Operational Discipline Founded in 2020 by Tony Torres, the company began with two trucks in Southern California and expanded into an award-winning, multi-state operation supporting furniture retailers across the United States.
The Guardian - UK · May 21 Former boss of collapsed investment firm jailed for illegally selling hot tub Michael Thomson admitted to breaching a restraining order by selling a range of luxury items