Proud moment…Zara McKee is crowned Junior Miss Diamond Ireland 2026. A schoolgirl from County Armagh is living her dream as she prepares to represent Ireland at the Global Icon competition in the United States. Zara McKee, a pupil at Edenerry Primary School in Portadown, has been competing in pageants since the age of seven, when … Read more
Jamaican cosmetic surgeon Dr Sandra Swaby, who was crowned the first Miss World 2026 last Saturday, said. The Gleaner that her decision to enter another big pageant was to “show women how aging can be a fun experience”. The competition, recently held in New York, had about 27 contestants from around the world, and its … Read more
There’s a “world first” attraction in North Wales that features a full-scale replica of the Orca, the shark-hunting boat from Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 film Jaws. Built over a period of two years, and filled with many scenes from the film, the ship is moored at Deganwy Marina on the Conwy coast. Guided tours of … Read more
The latest articles from our reporters across the US delivered straight to your inbox every weekday Your summary of the latest news from across America Your summary of the latest news from across America The Disney World visitor is suing the theme park behemoth and local law enforcement, as well as accusing members of the … Read more
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is breaking new ground as the story unfolds. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest film, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, … Read more
When Glenn Martens became the creative director of Paris-based fashion house Maison Margiela in January 2025, he expected to never show his face again. After all, the founder of this brand, Martin Margiela, is rarely seen. It has been. Anonymity was the key to the Belgian concept of clothing: in contrast to the big, commercial … Read more