At the Miss Grand Thailand 2026 preliminaries in Bangkok an 18 year old contestant experienced a viral on stage mishap when her cosmetic veneers became loose and fell out mid speech before she calmly turned to adjust them then posed and continued her walk with confidence in front of a live audience and broadcast viewers.

Dame Sarah Mullally has made history as the first woman ever to be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury, leading the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion, in a ceremony that reflects both centuries of tradition and a shift towards greater inclusivity, as thousands gathered in Canterbury Cathedral to witness this landmark moment for the church.

In a rare and candid interview Jay-Z has addressed the now dropped civil lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying the ordeal was deeply challenging and emotionally painful. He denied the claims outright, explained why he refused to settle, and reflected on the wider impact the case had on him, his family and his wider outlook.

Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry has sparked widespread criticism after appearing to support calls to ban the burqa in Britain by reacting to a social media post from Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe. Critics have warned the move fuels division, while supporters say Terry is expressing a broadly held view on national identity and language in public spaces.

Britain has widened its permission for the United States to use UK military bases, allowing operations against Iranian missile sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz. Ministers approved the shift under collective self defence, prompting political criticism at home and sharp reactions from Washington and Tehran as tensions across the region continue to intensify.

For Black Women UK are highlighting a worrying trend in the UK, where too many Black women reported missing are later found in rivers, lakes or other bodies of water. The organisation says families deserve transparency, media attention and urgent action, while public awareness could help prevent further tragedies and ensure missing women are treated with equal urgency.