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ON THIS DAY: The first international beauty contest (1888)

On 19 September 1888, the Belgian spa town of Spa hosted what is considered the first international women’s beauty contest, the concours de beauté....

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ON THIS DAY: Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth (1957)

On 3 November 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik...

Multiple bomb threats disrupt flights, trigger diversions and emergency landings

A series of bomb threats targeting passenger aircraft prompted...

73-year-old found working in suspected labour trafficking conditions

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with...

US Midterm Elections 2026 explained: What is at stake?

Americans will head to the polls on 3 November...
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