Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025

Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025

HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World on Saturday in India, where the international pageant was held this year. Chuangsri topped a field of 108 contestants in the contest held in India's southern Hyderabad city. Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia was the first runner-up in the competition. Chuangsri received her crown from last year's winner Krystyna Pyszková. The 72nd Miss World beauty pageant was hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. India hosted the beauty competition last year as well. India's Nandini Gupta exited after making it to the final 20. Six Indian women have won the title, including Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000) and Manushi Chillar (2017).

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May 31, 2025

Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025

Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025 HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss Wor...

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Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness

Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness

David Crichlow/Shutterstock Rihanna's dad,Ronald Fenty, has died, PEOPLE can confirm. He was 70. According toStarcom Network, which was first to report the news, Fenty died in Los Angeles following "a brief illness." His official cause and date of death have yet to be revealed. Sources told the outlet, which is based in Rihanna's home country of Barbados, that Fenty's family was with him around the time of his death. In photos obtained byTMZ, Rihanna's brother, Rajad Fenty, could be seen arriving at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on May 28. The outlet reported that the singer was also in the vehicle. Representatives for Rihanna did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Saturday, May 31. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article onPeople

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Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness

Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness David Crichlow/Shutterstock Rihanna's dad,Ronald Fenty, has died, PE...

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Clint Eastwood at 95: Inside the Hollywood Icon's Life a Year After His Girlfriend's Death

Clint Eastwood at 95: Inside the Hollywood Icon's Life a Year After His Girlfriend's Death

Michael Kovac/Getty Clint Eastwood is celebrating a milestone birthday, turning 95 on Saturday, May 31 The Oscar winner's son says Clint has been "a trouper" in the year after his partner Christina Sandera's death Recent projects for the Hollywood icon include directingJuror #2, starring Nicholas Hoult Clint Eastwoodhas hit a major milestone. The Hollywood legend turns 95 on Saturday, May 31, nearly a year since his longtimegirlfriendChristina Sanderadied. SonScott Eastwoodrecently gave an update on how his father was holding up, telling PEOPLE theGran Torinoactor was "doing good" adding that, "he's a survivor, a trouper." Scott, 39, added that when it comes to his father, theDirty Harryicon is not one to complain. "He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle," Scott said. Sandera, Clint's partner of 10 years,died of a heart attack at age 61 last July. At the time, the Oscar winner released a statement saying, "Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much." Speaking with Austrian newspaperKurierahead of his 95th birthday, the star expressed that at his age, he remains in good physical shape and no one needs to worry about his health "for a long time yet." "There's no reason why a man can't get better with age," Clint said in the interview published on May 30. "And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I'm not one of them." While Clint has kept public appearances to a minimum recently, he remains a major presence in Hollywood — such as his latest directorial projectJuror #2. The drama stars Nicholas Hoult as "family man" Justin Kemp, who serves as a a juror in a "high-profile murder trial" before he "finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the accused killer," per asynopsis. Speaking with PEOPLE at the Oct. 27 premiere for the film at the AFI Film Festival, Hoult revealed that he was "truly shocked" to be cast, while sharingwhat it was like to work with theUnforgivenstar. "He is cinema in many ways, as an actor, the performances he's given, the films he's directed," Hoult said. "It's just magic to be on set with him and [to have] learned from him. So I feel very, very lucky." Emma McIntyre/Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Clint's family has also celebrated some milestones and achievements — such as son Scott's upcoming filmsTin SoldierandAlarum, the latter which starsSylvester Stallone, and daughterMorgan Eastwood marrying Tanner Koopmans last summerat the Mission Ranch in Carmel, California. Last August, the1992star revealed what meaningful advice his famous dad has passed along to help him with his acting career. "Follow your gut," Scott shared. Read the original article onPeople

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Clint Eastwood at 95: Inside the Hollywood Icon's Life a Year After His Girlfriend's Death

Clint Eastwood at 95: Inside the Hollywood Icon's Life a Year After His Girlfriend's Death Michael Kovac/Getty Clint Eastwood is cel...

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Cicadas invade parts of US as Brood XIV emerges: See photos

Cicadas invade parts of US as Brood XIV emerges: See photos

Cicadas areinvading the U.S.asBrood XIVcontinues to make their way to over a dozen U.S. states. Brood XIV, the second-largest ofperiodical cicadabroods, began emerging in the spring with most of the buzzing and clicking being heard inwestern North Carolina, southern Kentucky and parts of Tennessee. Gene Kritsky, a professor at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, told USA TODAY that the sightings are expected to occur in 13 U.S. states this year. Since early May, sightings in the Asheville, North Carolina area have risen from 140 to 739, according to Kristsky's group, Cicada Safari, which crowdsources and reviews data on the insects. Brood XIV emerges every 17 years, meaning the last time they came around was when former President George W. Bush was in office and the average price of eggs was only$1.99. The cicada brood usually knows it's time to emerge when the ground temperature reaches about 64 degrees, 8 inches below the surface. With cicadas flying around the U.S., pictures of the photogenic creatures have popped up. See the insects as they enjoy their time in the sun. Contributing: Anthony Robledo, Saleen Martin, Elizabeth Weise & Janet Loehrke/ USA TODAY Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@gannett.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Cicadas from Brood XIV invade parts of US: See photos

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Cicadas invade parts of US as Brood XIV emerges: See photos

Cicadas invade parts of US as Brood XIV emerges: See photos Cicadas areinvading the U.S.asBrood XIVcontinues to make their way to over a doz...

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states

Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states

Smoke fromraging Canadian wildfires is once again worsening air qualityin some U.S. states. Parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and other states were all experiencing levels of smoke particulates in the air deemed between moderate and unhealthy the morning of May 31, according to the national air quality map fromAirNow.gov. Forecasters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota,saidthe smoke is expected to continue its track south through the Plains states. The smoke is pouring in from blazes in Canada, including in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where authorities said a combination of rising temperatures, winds and low humidity has spread active fires to thousands of acres. At least 17,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Midwestern states including Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan are expected to feel the impacts of the smoke, which will cut across the central part of the country and reach parts of the East Coast later in the day, according to forecasters atFireSmoke Canada. The impacted regions were also among those in the Northeast, Midwest and Plains that experienced unhealthy air quality in the summer of 2023 due to smoke from out-of-control fires in Canada at the time. Then,skylines in several major cities were blanketed by an orange hazeand air quality was abysmal for millions of Americans. Minnesotans began to feel the impact from the Canadian wildfires on May 29, and authorities across the Midwest have issued air quality alerts. Periods of smoke will persist through at least June 2, the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities, Minnesota said. An air quality alert was issued for the entire state of Minnesota through June 2,the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said. People in sensitive groups such as those with lung disease or asthma, children and the elderly were cautioned that they could experience adverse health effects from the smoke. Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources on May 30 issued an air quality advisory that expired after 24 hours on May 31, but warned that smoke impacts could persist beyond then and extend the advisory in some areas. If air quality worsens in your area due to wildfire smoke, it's a good idea to limit time outdoors, experts say. The small particles in wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat and can affect the heart and lungs, making it harder to breathe. It can also cause headaches and bronchitis. Avoid physical exertion, including indoors, if air quality becomes unhealthy. While inside, keep windows and doors shut. Leave off any air conditioning or fan systems that pull air from outside, and use air filters or air purifiers. If you can't buy a commercial portable air filter, you can create your own. One example is theCorsi-Rosenthal boxmade from simple materials of an air filter, box fan and duct tape. If you must go outside, you should wear a high-quality, well-fitting N95 or P100 respirator mask to protect yourself. Keep your trips outside short. You should also watch out for your pets when air quality is bad because they can't wear a respirator mask to protect themselves, but still may need to go outside. Keep their bathroom trips outside short, and watch out for signs of distress such as red or watery eyes and nose, coughing or gagging and increased respiratory rate. You can monitor air quality in your area atAirNow.gov. Contributing: Taylor Ardrey and Michael Loria, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Canada wildfires 2025: Smoke impacts US air quality

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states

Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states Smoke fromraging Canadian wildfires is once again worsening ...

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