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Sister Inah Canabarro
World’s oldest person dies aged 116 – British woman now holds record
BRASILIA — Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun recognized as the world’s oldest person, has died at the age of 116.The Congregation of Teresian Sisters of Brazil announced her death in a statement, praising her life of “dedication and devotion.”Born on 8 June 1908, she became the world’s oldest person earlier this year following the death of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, who also died aged 116.On her 110th birthday, Lucas received a special blessing from Pope Francis, who died last week aged 88.When asked about the secret to her longevity, she attributed it to God: "He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything.”The nun was also a fan of the Sport Club Internacional football club in Porto Alegre. The club paid tribute to her in a post on X, celebrating her...
May 01, 2025

World’s oldest person dies aged 116 – British woman now holds record

The royal couple will mark their anniversary at a self-catering cottage on Mull after a day of official engagements
William and Kate celebrate anniversary on Isle of Mull
LONDON — The Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland on the Isle of Mull.William and Kate will tour the island over two days and visit community halls that their Royal Foundation is helping to refurbish.The couple, who married at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011, will stay at a self-catering cottage on Mull following official engagements.William and Kate, known by their Scottish titles the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, met while studying at the University of St Andrews.This is the first time Kate has been on an overnight stay during an official engagement since her cancer treatment.The princess hasn't traveled too far from home in Windsor – so to come to Mull and Iona and spend some time here is significant.We're...
April 29, 2025

William and Kate celebrate anniversary on Isle of Mull

The duchess will host her eight-part series called With Love, Meghan
Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show
LONDON — The Duchess of Sussex has announced a new show on Netflix, which the streaming service describes as a lifestyle show that blends "practical how-to's and candid conversation".With Love, Meghan premieres on 15 January and includes eight 30-minute episodes featuring appearances from celebrities such as actress Mindy Kaling and former Suits star Abigail Spencer.In the trailer released on Thursday, Meghan garnishes a cake with raspberries and harvests honey in California, where she lives with her husband Prince Harry and two children.She posted the trailer on her new Instagram account, writing: "I have been so excited to share this with you! I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it."The news comes a day after the duchess returned to Instagram...
January 03, 2025

Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

Theilvig participates in the Miss Universe competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico in Mexico City on November 16, 2024
Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024
MEXICO CITY — Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition. The 21-year-old, a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer, beat more than 120 other contestants to win the annual beauty pageant in Mexico City on Saturday night. She was applauded by other contestants on stage as she accepted the tiara from reigning titleholder Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. This year’s finale featured a performance by singer Robin Thicke and was hosted by “Saved by the Bell” star Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo. The glitzy pageant began with contestants being narrowed down to a shortlist of 30, based on the results of Thursday’s preliminary event, which included a flamboyant...
November 18, 2024

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024

Mia le Roux's health and well-being are our utmost priority, organisers say
South Africa's Mia le Roux pulls out of Miss Universe pageant
JOHANNESBURG — Mia le Roux who was set to represent South Africa at the Miss Universe finals this weekend in Mexico has pulled out of the competition, organizers have announced, citing health concerns.The 28-year-old made history as the first-ever deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa in August, following a controversy-hit competition that saw one finalist withdraw after being trolled over her Nigerian heritage.She had spent weeks in Mexico preparing for the finale of the prestigious beauty contest.The Miss South Africa organization in a statement said Ms Le Roux's health and well-being "are our utmost priority" and pledged to support her until she "returns to full health".The last-minute withdrawal means South Africa will not be represented at the 73rd Miss...
November 15, 2024

South Africa's Mia le Roux pulls out of Miss Universe pageant

Sandy Duthie jumped at the chance when the lighthouse keeper job opened up
Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island
EDINBURGH — A Scottish man has landed his "dream job" as a lighthouse keeper on a remote Australian island.Sandy Duthie, 42, jumped at the chance when the previous lighthouse keeper decided to retire after 25 years on Gabo Island, off the coast of Victoria.Sandy, from Aberdeenshire, visited Australia five years ago with his partner, and never left. When he went to the small lighthouse island he realised he would love to one day become part of its history.Landing the lighthouse keeper and island caretaker job means he is now spending six months of the year there — one month on and one month off — with a colony of penguins for company.Sandy hails from Kirkton of Durris, near Banchory.He studied ecology at the University of Aberdeen before becoming an arborist.He visited...
November 07, 2024

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island

Sir Kenneth Branagh (left) accepted the night's top prize on behalf of the cast of Oppenheimer. — courtesy Getty Images
SAG Awards 2024: Oppenheimer dominates ahead of Oscars
LOS ANGELES — Oppenheimer continued its dominance of awards season as it scored several major prizes at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Saturday.Christopher Nolan's film won best film cast, while Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr won individual acting prizes.Accepting the top prize on behalf of the cast, Sir Kenneth Branagh said they were all "grateful, humbled and proud".The evening was peppered with remarks about the actors' strike, which brought Hollywood to a standstill last year.Paying tribute to the US actors' union, Sir Kenneth said: "Thank you for fighting for us, thank you for every SAG-Aftra member whose support and whose sacrifice allows us to be standing here better than we were before."He recalled the night last July when the cast of...
February 25, 2024

SAG Awards 2024: Oppenheimer dominates ahead of Oscars

Laura Lynch — a bassist and later vocalist — left the group in 1995. — courtesy The Chicks/X
Dixie Chicks band founding member Laura Lynch dies in car crash
EL PASO — Laura Lynch — a founding member of the US country music band the Dixie Chicks — has died in a car crash. She was 65.The Texas Department of Public Safety said she died after being involved in a collision between two vehicles near the city of El Paso on Friday.Reacting to the news, the current band members said in a post on Instagram that they were “shocked and saddened”.“We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together.“Laura was a bright light...her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band.“Laura had a gift for design, a love of all things Texas and was instrumental in the early success of the band.“Her undeniable talents helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to...
December 24, 2023

Dixie Chicks band founding member Laura Lynch dies in car crash

Ryan O’Neal’s breakthrough came early with Peyton Place. — courtesy ABC Photo Archives
Ryan O’Neal: Heartthrob stuntman with a turbulent personal life dies, 82
LOS ANGELES — With his rugged good looks, Ryan O’Neal was one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars.While his contemporary Warren Beatty seduced with dark intensity, O’Neal charmed with his boy-next-door appeal.His career took him from television soap to starring roles in Love Story and What’s Up, Doc?But his star faded at the end of the 1970s and only his turbulent personal life kept him in the headlines.His son Patrick O’Neal announced his death at the age of 82 on Friday, saying “As a human being, my father was as generous as they come.“And the funniest person in any room. And the most handsome clearly, but also the most charming. Lethal combo.”Charles Patrick Ryan O’Neal was born on April 20, 1941, in Los Angeles.Acting was in the blood. His mother Patricia was a...
December 09, 2023

Ryan O’Neal: Heartthrob stuntman with a turbulent personal life dies, 82

Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua is crowned as the 2023 Miss Universe during the 72nd Miss Universe Competition on Saturday. — courtesy Getty Images
Miss Nicaragua wins 2023 Miss Universe pageant
SAN SALVADOR — Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua was crowned the 2023 Miss Universe at the culmination of the annual beauty pageant, which took place on Saturday night in El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador. Anntonia Porsild of Thailand placed as first runner-up.Palacios’ win marks the first-ever time a Nicaraguan woman has won Miss Universe. She had previously represented Nicaragua in the 2017 Teen Miss Universe pageant, placing in the top 10, and in the 2021 Miss World pageant.The winners of 84 countries’ national pageants had competed at this year’s Miss Universe, judged by a panel including model Halima Aden, “Queer Eye” star Carson Kressley, TikTok influencer Avani Gregg and two former Miss Universe winners, Janelle Commissiong of Trinidad & Tobago (Miss Universe 1977) and...
November 19, 2023

Miss Nicaragua wins 2023 Miss Universe pageant

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