Botswana’s Sebaga Manyapetsa wins Miss Culture Global 2025 in Monrovia

Sebaga Lea Manyapetsa, a 25-year-old from Gaborone, Botswana, won the fourth edition of Miss Culture Global on December 13, 2025, in Liberia. The competition celebrates cultural unity and promotes the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Manyapetsa, also a philanthropist, was previously a runner-up in Miss Botswana.

Papua New Guinea’s Dr. Peggy Ravusiro is Miss Fiji 2025

Dr. Peggy Symmone Walo Emily Ravusiro, originally from Papua New Guinea, was crowned Miss Fiji 2025 on December 13, 2025. She is set to represent Fiji in the Miss Pacific Islands 2026 pageant. Ravusiro recently graduated with a medical degree and previously won the Best Research Topic award at Miss Fiji.

Miss Charm 2025 could be Naruemol Phimphakdee, Mehak Dhingra, Alica Mokhatu

Rashmita Nalini Rasindran (ரஷ்மிதா நளினி நாசின்ட்ரன்) represented Malaysia at Miss Charm 2024 and competed against 35 other candidates at the Nguyen Du Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on December 21, 2024. She won the title. Runner-up to Rasindran was Alana Deutsher-Moore of Australia and the second runner-up was Nguyen Thi Quynh Nga of Vietnam. … Continue reading Miss Charm 2025 could be Naruemol Phimphakdee, Mehak Dhingra, Alica Mokhatu

Cinnabon fires Marinette, Wisconsin’s Crystal Wilsey

Crystal Terese Wilsey, a 43-year-old former Cinnabon employee, was fired after a viral TikTok video showed her making racist remarks toward a Somali couple at the Bay Park Square mall in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Cinnabon condemned her actions, stating they do not align with the company's values.

Memphis, Tennessee’s Gabriel Borders, Carlos Johnson, Samuel Floyd arrested

Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force recently arrested Gabriel Borders, 47, Carlos Johnson, 26, and Samuel Floyd, 18. The three men are all residents of Memphis, Tennessee.

US Marshals arrest Villalba’s Julio Torres in Ponce

Julio Ángel Torres Roche, 19, from Puerto Rico, was arrested as part of a federal crackdown on the violent Los Viraos organization. His arrests involved possession of drugs and firearms. Torres and 42 others were indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2025, leading to further investigations and seizures by authorities.

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Miss Universe Venezuela 2026 could be Joha Aponte, Kelly Maita, Daniela Sandoval

Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser (ستيفاني عسلي) represented Anzoategui, Venezuela at Miss Venezuela 2024 and competed against 24 other candidates at Centro Comercial Lider in Caracas, Venezuela on December 5, 2024. She won the title. Runner-up to Abasali was Karin Aridi of Amazonas. The respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Vanessa Perez of Distrito Capital, Sarilé González … Continue reading Miss Universe Venezuela 2026 could be Joha Aponte, Kelly Maita, Daniela Sandoval

UPNG student Iampela Popena crowned Miss Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea 2025 in Port Moresby

Iampela Popena, a 19-year-old student from Mount Hagen, has been crowned Miss Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea 2025. Representing the Western Highlands, she also won awards for People's Choice, Best Talent, and Best Sarong in a competition featuring contestants from nine provinces. Iampela is pursuing a degree in economics at UPNG.

ICE arrests Mario Ynfante in Wyoming, Michigan, Cuello Garcia in Miami-Dade County, Florida

During the Thanksgiving weekend, ICE arrested several serious offenders, including Cuban illegal aliens Mario Ynfante and Cuello Garcia, both with criminal records. Ynfante faced sexual conduct charges involving minors and is a registered sex offender. Meanwhile, Cuba's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, continues to navigate international criticism related to the U.S. embargo.

13 things about Mister Supranational Malta 2025 Slaven Micallef

Slaven Micallef, a Maltese football player and fitness model, has competed in various beauty pageants, including Mister World Malta and Mister Supranational. He won Mister World Malta in 2023 and was previously the first runner-up in Mister Supranational Malta 2022. He is bilingual and has a diverse journey in sports and modeling.