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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spokane, Washington’s Aaron Farinacci held on $1 million bond
Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested for first-degree arson connected to the Old Trails Fire near Spokane, Washington. A prior felony conviction complicates his case. The fire has caused significant destruction, leading to the evacuation of 67,000 residents and damaging over 700 structures. Community vigilance played a key role in his capture.
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Body of Edinburgh’s Elisabeth-Jane Ross found in Athens; Afghanistan’s Sharif Ahmadzai arrested
Elisabeth-Jane Ross of Edinburgh, Scotland has died. She was 38. Sharif Ahmadzai, a professional boxer originally from Afghanistan, is accused of killng her. He is married to Alaina Hall, a citizen of the United States. He and his wife are the founders of Love Every Nation Athens, a ministry that help refugees in Athens.
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