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Miss Universe Thailand organiser apologizes in tears after remarks to Mexico contestant

Miss Universe Thailand organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil tearfully apologized after criticism over alleged disrespectful comments toward Mexico’s contestant, Fatima Bosch.

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Miss World 2025 crowned amid new exploitation claims

Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World in India this weekend. Despite the celebrations, controversy has been brewing over Milla Magee, the reigning Miss England, and her comments. Magee has accused the organisers of exploiting her and other contestants.

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Miss Netherlands pageant ditched in favour of empowerment platform

After 35 years, the Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been scrapped, replaced by a new initiative, 'No Longer of This Time', which focuses on mental health, diversity, and inspiring stories.

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Fluffy felines compete for prizes at Rome's SuperCat Show

The 26th annual SuperCat Show in Rome brought together feline lovers, breeders, and furry stars at the Fiera di Roma for a weekend celebrating all things cat.

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In pictures: South Korean model almost becomes oldest Miss Universe

The 81-year-old model narrowly missed becoming the oldest Miss Universe, but did take home the prize for “best dresser.”

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Meet Kenza Layli - the winner of the first Miss AI beauty pageant

The winner and runners-up of the world’s first artificial intelligence beauty pageant have been announced, and digital personas from Morocco, France, and Portugal made the podium.

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AI in beauty: ‘Skincare, body and mind will always be human’

The world’s first-ever AI beauty pageant, Miss AI, was introduced earlier this year. But one leading beauty brand isn’t planning to replace humans anytime soon.

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'Miss AI' finalists: Meet the fake models competing for the crown

Amidst the concerns that AI is threatening job security and artistic professions, Fanvue World AI Creator Awards have announced their Top 10 shortlist for the first-ever ‘Miss AI’ award. And they've all got mortifyingly clichéd bios.

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Pageant scandal: Why did Miss USA & Miss Teen USA both abruptly quit?

This week, both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA suddenly gave up their titles, leading to much speculation. Here’s why there’s mounting pressure on both orgnizations for more transparency.

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'Miss AI': World's first beauty contest with computer generated women

Dystopian nigtmare or the future of beauty contests? You be the judge.

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Miss France Museum set to open on the French Riviera in 2025

Forget Cannes’ famed Croisette and the lavender fields of Grasse – the Côte d'Azur will soon be home to another unique attraction: the first ever Miss France Museum.

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Breaking taboos: Iranian-born architect named Miss Germany 2024

A shift from the superficial beauty pageants of the past, Miss Germany names a new winner - Iranian-born architect Apameh Schönauer.

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The new Miss France has short hair and it's making waves online

The French beauty pageant has been actively working on increasing diversity in recent years. Online, critics slammed the results as pandering to “woke culture”.

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Filipina duo take spotlight at Princess of the Universe beauty contest

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“Hopefully, I'll give my best. I'll have fun and I can bring home any award. It doesn't matter.”

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History made as first transgender woman crowned Miss Netherlands

Rikkie Valerie Kollé took the top prize at the Dutch beauty pageant for the first time in the competition's 94 year history.

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South Africa's first 3D printed low-cost house (Inspire Africa)

South Africa has completed its first 3D printed low-cost home. The 3D printing technique used can build a house in less than 24 hours. We hear from the engineers that worked on the project at the University of Johannesburg. We also bring you the story of Nigeria's teenage tech prodigy John Oseni.