Rachel Silvera, a Jamaican entrepreneur and beauty queen, competed in Miss Universe Jamaica twice and won in 2024. She holds a pharmacy degree from the University of Technology, Jamaica, and advocates for environmental sustainability through her organization, Footprints Jamaica. Silvera has held various positions, including at Milwaukee Tool, and has traveled extensively.
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
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13 things about Miss Universe France 2025 Eve Gilles
Eve Gilles, a French equestrian and model, won Miss France 2024 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2025. Born in Dunkirk, she achieved several pageant titles including Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Gilles, the first short-haired Miss France winner, also participated in "Danse Avec Les Stars" Season 14.
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May Hasola crowns Miss Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea 2025 Iampela Popena in Port Moresby
May Torowi Hasola of Bougainville won the Miss Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea 2024 title on December 3, 2024, held at APEC Haus. She passed the crown to Iampela Popena on December 2, 2025. Popena will represent Papua New Guinea in Miss Pacific Islands 2026 after winning multiple special awards.
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24 Mister Friendship International 2025 candidates to compete in Bangkok
Henry Chang represented Taiwan and won the Mister Friendship International 2024 title on December 8, 2024, at the Asia Pacific Resort. The competition had 16 candidates with Immanuel Nicolas and Jansen Kenley See as runners-up. The next pageant, Mister Friendship International 2025, will take place on December 14, 2025, in Bangkok.
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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.
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10 things about Mister Universe Venezuela 2025 Daniel Martinez Naveda
Daniel J. Martinez Naveda, a Venezuelan software engineer and beauty king, represents Venezuela in the 2025 Mister Universe competition. An IUTM alumnus, he is bilingual and originally from Zulia. Since relocating to the U.S. in 2014, he has visited numerous states and continues to maintain an active lifestyle.
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13 things about Miss Universe Belize 2025 Isabella Zabaneh
Isabella Zabaneh, a Belizean-American model, represented North Tampa in the Miss Florida Teen USA and Belize in Miss Universe. Born in Dallas, her accomplishments include winning Miss Independence 2018, co-founding Project Royalty, and earning degrees in political science and international relations. She participated in various internships and modeled professionally.
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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.
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