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21-11-2025
The Miss Universe pageant has crowned Fatima Bosch of Mexico as the winner, amidst controversy and drama. The pageant was marred by a scandal in which the Thai organizer, Nawat Itsaragrasil, publicly berated Bosch for not posting promotional content, leading to her walking out and others joining her in solidarity. Two judges later resigned, accusing the organizers of rigging the competition. The win has divided opinion online, with some celebrating Bosch's victory and others questioning whether the organizers gave her the crown to make up for the earlier scandal. The pageant's leadership has been criticized for its unclear structure and cultural differences between the Thai and Mexican owners.
Entities: Fatima Bosch, Mexico, Miss Universe, Bangkok, Nawat Itsaragrasil • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-11-2025
The 2025 Miss Universe pageant was held in Bangkok, Thailand, and was marked by controversy and internal drama. Mexico's Fatima Bosch was crowned the winner, despite being publicly scolded by the Thai pageant director, Nawat Itsaragrisil, during a pre-pageant meeting. The incident sparked a walkout by contestants and global backlash, with many criticizing the Miss Universe Organization for not handling the situation properly. Two judges also stepped down from the competition, with one accusing the pageant of being rigged. The event featured representatives from 120 countries and was hosted by American comedian Steve Byrne. The top 5 finalists included Thailand's Praveenar Singh, Venezuela's Stephany Abasali, Philippines' Ahtisa Manalo, and Ivory Coast's Olivia Yacé.
Entities: Miss Universe, Fatima Bosch, Mexico, Bangkok, Thailand • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-11-2025
The Miss Universe pageant was marred by controversy when Jamaica's contestant, Gabrielle Henry, fell off the stage during the evening gown round. The incident occurred amidst allegations of rigging, with one judge, Omar Harfouch, resigning over claims of a 'secret vote' to pre-select contestants. The Miss Universe Organization denied the allegations, stating that their judging procedures were 'official, transparent, and fully governed by MUO protocols.' Henry was rushed to the hospital but was reported to have no life-threatening injuries. The competition continues with its final day scheduled for November 21.
Entities: Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica, Thailand, Paolo Rangsit Hospital, Raul Rocha • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-11-2025
The Malaysian government has suspended funding for the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) due to a document-forgery scandal involving the use of fake documents for seven foreign-born players. The scandal has led to fines, player bans, and criminal complaints from Fifa, football's governing body. Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced the suspension in parliament, stating that the government would withhold additional grants until FAM addresses the issue and restores public confidence. An independent committee led by former chief justice Tun Raus Sharif is investigating the matter.
Entities: Malaysia, Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Fifa, Hannah Yeoh, Tun Raus Sharif • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
