Omar Hikal made a successful professional boxing debut on May 23, 2026, at "Glory in Giza" in Egypt, defeating Tanzania's Michael Kalyalya by knockout in the third round. This victory improves Hikal's record to 1-0, while Kalyalya falls to 3-6-2. The event featured various international boxers from 15 countries.
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk TKOs Netherlands’ Rico Verhoeven in Giza
Oleksandr Usyk narrowly retained his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on May 23, 2026, in an intense bout at the Pyramids of Giza, despite a controversial late-round stoppage. Usyk improved to 25-0 while Verhoeven, frustrating the champion early, fell to 1-1 in boxing. Speculation arises about Usyk's next fight.
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Thomas Tuchel names England’s 26-man 2026 World Cup squad
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed England's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excluding players like Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. The tournament, the first hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. with 48 teams, runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Tuchel is the national team's German head coach.
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Krishan Alerre crowns Miss Aura International 2026 Isabella Rossini in Kemel, Antalya
Krishan Pauline Alerre of the Philippines won Miss Aura International 2026, held on May 22, 2026, in Kemer, Turkiye, with 42 candidates. She later crowned Isabella Rossini of the Czech Republic as her successor. The event recognized various contestants through special awards and featured a panel of distinguished judges.
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Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 first runner-up Kenneth Marcelino turns 26
Kenneth Rios Marcelino is a Filipino makeup artist and model from Laguna who participated in Mister Cosmopolitan 2025, where he finished as the first runner-up. He previously held titles like Mister Cabuyao Tourism 2020 and was a second runner-up in Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025. He has also walked numerous fashion events and collaborated with various artists.
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Alexie Brooks crowns Miss Eco International 2026 Palmira Ruiz in Alexandria
Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks from the Philippines was crowned Miss Eco International 2025 in Alexandria, Egypt, on April 19, 2025. She later crowned Palmira Ruiz from Mexico as her successor on May 22, 2026, in the same venue, where 45 contestants competed. The event included various special awards and regional titles.
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13 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 finalist Andrea Bazarte
Andrea Paola Martínez Bazarte is a Mexican-American model, television host, and beauty queen from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, born in Texas. A graduate in marketing, she has held various professional roles and achieved multiple titles, including Reina Hispanoamericana 2021. In 2023, she became a WWE Spanish-language host and ambassador.
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13 things about Miss Universe Hong Kong 2024 Joanne Rhodes
Joanne Rhodes is a Hong Kong television and radio host, art advisor, and former beauty queen. As a co-founder of the Hong Kong Art Foundation, she supports contemporary art. She studied at Maryknoll Convent School and the University of Hong Kong. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Hong Kong but was unplaced in the international competition.
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44 Miss Eco International 2026 candidates competing in Alexandria
Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks won Miss Eco International 2025 in Egypt, competing against 35 participants. Yulinar Fitriani from Indonesia was the runner-up, followed by candidates from Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Brooks will crown her successor at the next pageant on May 22, 2026, featuring 40 contestants.
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13 things about Mister Supranational 2023 Ivan Alvarez
Ivan Alvarez Guedes is a 6'6" Spanish industrial engineer from Galicia, crowned Mister Supranational 2023 and Mister RNB España 2022. He holds a degree from Universidad de Vigo and has worked in various roles at BENTELER Group and AKWELL, showcasing his versatility in engineering and fashion. He is multilingual.
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