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Miss Universe owners in Mexico, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» MEXICO CITY - The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» HONG KONG - Firefighters were still dousing a devastating fire Thursday which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 44 people and leaving hundreds missing according to authorities.
Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect in custody
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - Two US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded Wednesday two blocks from the White House and police said a suspect had been taken into custody.
'Couldn’t do anything': deadly Hong Kong fire devours homes of thousands
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» HONG KONG - Residents anxiously awaited news of their loved ones Thursday at a temporary shelter as one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires in decades engulfed a 2,000-unit high-rise complex.
Nigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappings
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» LAGOS - Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a "nationwide security emergency" as the country scrambled to respond to a wave of mass kidnappings that have seen hundreds of people, mostly schoolchildren, captured in a week.
2026 Winter Games torch relay sets off
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» OLYMPIA, Greece - New International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to come together in the 2026 Winter Games, as the torch relay set off from ancient Olympia in Greece.
Richard Branson ‘heartbroken’ by wife's death
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» LONDON - British entrepreneur Richard Branson paid tribute Wednesday to his wife Joan Templeman shortly after announcing her death, saying “life will never be the same without her”.
'Forgotten' women demand justice in Spain breast cancer scandal
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» SEVILLE — Anabel Cano thought cancer had spared her after she underwent a mammogram in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Having now lost a breast to a mastectomy, she feels betrayed.
South Africa condemn India to biggest Test loss for series sweep
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» GUWAHATI — Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday to sweep the series and condemn the hosts to a record loss.
From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» TOKYO — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on Wednesday by holding aloft a large sea bream.