Mia Le Roux, Miss South Africa 2024 will not be competing in this year’s Miss Universe pageant, due to health challenges. The organization issued a statement early on Friday morning confirming the news. The Miss Universe competition was set to take place this weekend. “Mia has shown incredible courage and grace throughout this difficult period. Her health and well-being are our utmost priority, and we stand by her side, dedicated to ensuring she regains her strength and returns to full health,” the Miss South Africa organisation’s statement read. Le Roux, the first hearing-impaired winner in the competition’s 66-year history, was crowned Miss South...
PROTEST DANCE IN THE NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT AGAINST CONTENTIOUS TREATY BILL
New Zealand’s Parliament witnessed a dramatic moment as Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, known for being the youngest member in the House, took a bold stand against a contentious Indigenous Treaty Bill which aims to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.The video of Te Pāti Māori MP ripping up the document and then performing the powerful haka went viral, quickly gaining support from those in the public gallery.The haka soon spread to the opposition benches, prompting the chamber to be cleared and Maipi-Clarke to be suspended.The New Zealand government is pulling back on protecting Māori rights, sparking protests from indigenous...
PROTEST DANCE IN THE NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT AGAINST CONTENTIOUS TREATY BILL
New Zealand’s Parliament witnessed a dramatic moment as Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, known for being the youngest member in the House, took a bold stand against a contentious Indigenous Treaty Bill which aims to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.The video of Te Pāti Māori MP ripping up the document and then performing the powerful haka went viral, quickly gaining support from those in the public gallery.The haka soon spread to the opposition benches, prompting the chamber to be cleared and Maipi-Clarke to be suspended.The New Zealand government is pulling back on protecting Māori rights, sparking protests from indigenous...
MISS UNIVERSE REPRESENTING PANAMA EXPELLED FOR UNAUTHORISED VISIT TO BOYFRIEND’S HOTEL ROOM
New York Post report Italy Mora, the Miss Universe contestant representing Panama, has been disqualified just days before the competition’s grand finale due to a personal scandal. The official reason for her dismissal hasn’t been disclosed, but rumors suggest it’s related to an unauthorized visit to her boyfriend’s hotel room.According to reports, Ms. Mora allegedly joined her boyfriend, Juan Abadia, in his separate hotel room in Mexico without permission from the organizers.However, she has disputed the rumors, claiming she was expelled after an argument with Cesar Anel Rodriguez, the director of Miss Universe Panama over the event’s lack of organization,...
NORTH KOREA ORDERS ‘MASS PRODUCTION’ OF ATTACK DRONES, DRONES DESIGN TO HIT BOTH LAND AND SEA TARGET.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the “mass production” of attack drones, state media reported Friday, as concerns mount over the country’s deepening military cooperation with Russia.Pyongyang first unveiled its attack drones in August, with experts saying the capability may be attributable to the country’s budding alliance with Russia.The nuclear-armed country has ratified a landmark defence pact with Moscow and is accused of deploying thousands of troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, prompting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to warn about the potential transfer of sensitive Russian military technology to North Korea.Kim on Thursday...
Premier League Referee David Coote Faces Suspension Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior and Racist Comments
Premier League referee David Coote has found himself at the center of controversy after videos allegedly depicting him engaged in inappropriate behavior went viral online. In one of the videos, Coote appears to be sniffing a white powder substance in what looks like a UEFA-sponsored hotel room. The video, reportedly taken after the Euro 2024 quarter-final match between Germany and Spain, also shows a novel, a credit card, and prescribed medication near him.PGMOL has commented on the viral drug related video, saying, “We are aware of the allegations and are taking them very seriously. David’s welfare remains a priority for...
Former France International Wissam Ben Yedder Sentenced to Two Years for Sexual Assault and Driving Offenses
Former French international Wissam Ben Yedder has received a two-year prison sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting a woman while under the influence of alcohol. In addition to the sexual assault charge, Ben Yedder was also found guilty of driving under the influence. During the trial, the 34-year-old forward stated that he was too intoxicated to recall any incident of sexual assault. The prosecutor requested a sentence of two years and six months, with 18 months of the sentence suspended. As part of the verdict, Ben Yedder has been ordered to pay €5,000 in compensation to the victim, and...
MIKE TYSON TO FACE YOUTUBER PAUL AT 58, BRUSH OFF CONCERN FOR HIS WELLBEING.
Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.Tyson, who terrorised the heavyweight division during an imperious reign in the late 1980s, is lacing up the gloves once more to take on Youtuber Jake Paul, 27, in an officially sanctioned fight at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas.The fight, which will be comprised of eight two-minute rounds, was initially due to take place...