Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2025

9 Sept 18:59 Key points summarised by AI

Miss Mexico Universe, Fatima Bosch, clinched the Miss Universe 2025 title, while Miss Thailand Universe, Veena Praveenar Singh, earned the first runner-up position.
Bosch generated significant controversy by leading a dramatic walkout from a rehearsal, protesting against director Nawat Itsaragrisil who had publicly scolded her.
The Miss Universe Organisation condemned Nawat's behavior, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praised Bosch's composure and courage in the face of the verbal attack.
First runner-up Veena Praveenar Singh notably became the first Thai-Indian beauty queen to win Miss Thailand Universe and competed as the first married contestant under revised global rules.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.