Miss World set to be crowned in London
The event has been overshadowed by the murder of Miss Honduras, 19-year-old Maria Jose Alvarado, shot dead with her sister in their homeland last month on the day she was due to travel to London.
Sun Dec 14 2014
Honduras buries slain Miss World contestant, sister
Mourners sobbed as coffins holding the remains of Maria Jose Alvarado, and her sister Sofia Trinidad Alvarado were buried.
Fri Nov 21 2014
Miss Honduras shot dead 'after fleeing sister's boyfriend'
The bodies of the beauty queen and her 23-year-old sister had been found buried along the banks of the Aguagual River in the town of Arada.
Thu Nov 20 2014
Bodies of beauty queen, sister found in Honduras
Authorities said Wednesday they have found the bodies of Miss Honduras, Maria Jose Alvarado, and her sister, both kidnapped on the eve of this week's Miss World contest in London.
Wed Nov 19 2014
Sister's boyfriend arrested in search for Miss Honduras
Officials Tuesday arrested a suspect in the disappearance of the reigning Miss Honduras, Maria Jose Alvarado, whose sister's boyfriend is now being held as a central figure in the kidnapping.
Wed Nov 19 2014
Family make tearful plea for abducted Miss Honduras
The family of the reigning Miss Honduras pleaded with police to find their teenage daughter, who was abducted last week.
Tue Nov 18 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024