Kirk Bondad Wachsmuth, Miguel Alejandro Ortega Alaniz, Lavigne Swann

40 Mister Global 2026 candidates to compete in Thailand

Miguel Alejandro Ortega Alaniz represented Spain and won Mister Global 2025 in Bangkok, competing against 36 candidates. He will crown his successor on October 11, 2026, during the 12th edition of the pageant, which features 40 contestants from various countries vying for the title.

Isabella Zabaneh, Camila Vitorino, Olivia Yace, Fatima Bosch, Stephany Abasali

130 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan

Fátima Bosch Fernández represented Mexico at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 117 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand on November 21, 2025. She won the title. Runner-up to Bosch was Praveenar Singh of Thailand. The second, third and fourth runners-up were Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Ahtisa Manalo of … Continue reading 130 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan

80 Miss International 2026 candidates to compete in Tokyo

Catalina Duque Abréu represented Colombia and won Miss International 2026 on November 27, 2025, in Tokyo, competing against 79 others. Yollanda Chimbarami from Zimbabwe was the runner-up, followed by contestants from Bolivia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Duque will crown her successor on November 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome City Hall.

13 things about Miss International Philippines 2026 Katrina Johnson

Katrina Anne Castañeda Johnson, a licensed pharmacist and beauty queen from Davao City, Philippines, competed in multiple beauty pageants, including Binibining Pilipinas. Born in California, she earned her pharmacy degree in Davao and will represent the Philippines at Miss International 2026. Johnson is fluent in English, Filipino, and Cebuano.

10 things about Miss International Thailand 2026 Lalana Siribunyakul

Lalana Siribunyakul, a Thai beauty queen from Bangkok, has made a mark in pageantry by winning titles such as Miss Universe Nonthaburi 2024 and Miss Thailand International 2026. She will represent Thailand in the 64th Miss International competition. Siribunyakul is committed to social causes and pursuing her education at Chulalongkorn University.

13 things about Miss Grand Ghana 2026 Adelaide Somuah

Adelaide Somuah Twum is a Ghanaian fashion model and beauty queen from Accra. She has represented the Eastern Region of Ghana in multiple pageants, including Miss Global and Miss Grand. Somuah graduated with a degree in public relations and is the founder of Admiire Model Academy. She is currently Miss Grand Ghana 2026.

77 Miss Grand International 2026 candidates to compete in New Delhi

Emma Tiglao represented the Philippines and won Miss Grand International 2025 in Bangkok, facing 76 competitors. The runners-up included Sarunrat Puagpipat, Aitana Jiménez, Faith Maria Porter, and Nariman Batikha. Tiglao will crown her successor in October 2026 in New Delhi, where 77 candidates will compete.

North Brunswick, New Jersey’s Jordan Pensak released on bail

Jordan Pensak, a 27-year-old corrections officer at FCI Fort Dix, New Jersey, was charged with sexual abuse for engaging in a consensual relationship with a federal inmate. Investigators found explicit materials and communications on contraband cellphones. Pensak is facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted and was released on bail.

LAPD arrests Rodrigo Melgar in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California

On August 3, 2026, LAPD officers arrested 27-year-old Rodrigo Melgar for a July 19 violent sexual assault against a woman walking home from a gym in Studio City. Interrupted by witnesses, Melgar fled before being identified through public tips. Authorities suspect additional victims and urge witnesses to contact detectives.

Bond for Greenbrier, Arkansas’s Abilene Almanza set at $1 million

Abilene Almanza, 21, of Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States was taken into custody following an investigation into alleged threats of a mass shooting targeting East Side Elementary School in Greenbrier. She was arrested by the Greenbrier Police Department on July 21, 2026.