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Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel wins 71st edition of Miss Universe

Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel wins 71st edition of Miss Universe
Jan 16 2023 Share

R’Bonney Gabriel, a sewing instructor and model hailing from Texas, was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday, with competition officials saying that she is the first Filipino American to win Miss USA. 

Coming up against runner-up Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, Gabriel’s name was announced as the winner of the 71st edition of the beauty pageant. 

Handed a bouquet of flowers, she was draped in the iconic winner’s sash and crowned with a tiara on the stage of the competition held in New Orleans. During the Q&A at the last stage of the competition, Gabriel revealed that she would intend to use the Miss Universe win to become a transformational leader.

She intends to do so by continuing her work of using recycled materials in hr fashion design as well as teaching sewing to survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. 

Up to 90 contestants competed in this year’s edition of the competition, with Malta’s very own Maxine Formosa Gruppetta representing the island this year.  Gruppetta won Miss Congeniality, an award given to contestants who inspire others with their energy and kindness. 


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Roberta Metsola first EP President to oversee police raids on other MEPs

Roberta Metsola first EP President to participate in police raid
Jan 16 2023 Share

Maltese European Parliament President Roberta Metsola became the fist president of the Parliament to participate in a police raid pertaining to suspicions of criminal corruption.

The youngest president in the Parliament’s history’s involvement in the raid, which involved large bags of cash and accusations that both Morocco and Qatar sought to buy influence within legislature, was highlighted in International news platforms such as ‘The New York Times’. 

Metsola told the news platform that, despite nothing possibly preparing for what she experienced, she had to do what was needed. 

On the 9th of December 2022, Belgian police conducted various raids and arrests in Brussels over accusations of a criminal corruption scheme funded by Qatar and Morocco. 

The plot aimed at influencing the proceedings of the EP by bribing both current and former lawmakers as pressure mounted for them to condemn Qatar’s human rights record. The raids came with the World Cup 2022 in full swing.

Both Morocco and Qatar denied the allegations against them, with the Belgian finding €1.5 million in bags in the homes and other hiding places of various members of parliament. 

Two days after the arrests, the President was informed that she was bund by local law to be physically present in order for the Belgian police to raid the one of a European lawmaker implicated in the case. 

Metsola flew from Malta to Brussels and then to Belgium so that she herself could knock on the door, accompanied by armed officers, of Belgian lawmaker Marc Tarabella. 

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MALTA’S GOT TALENT FIRST 3 FINALISTS REVEALED

MALTA’S GOT TALENT FIRST 3 FINALISTS REVEALED
Jan 16 2023 Share

The first semi-final of Malta’s Got Talent has just unveiled the first three acts going forward into the finale of the competition – and the level is one to beat!

First up were Liston Bongailas, a rapper whose story brought tears to many people’s eyes, along with his dance crew Street Elements. The group, with Liston and Charlene’s adorable son stealing the show, will be competing for the top spot and cash prize during the finale.

But they’re not the only ones activating the audience’s goosebumps as Kyran Bonello, Sarah Zerafa’s incredible Golden Buzzer singer filled the room with his angelic voice. Bonello managed to recapture he sublime feeling he created during his audition.

And, last but definitely not least, was Ray Attard’s Golden Buzzer performance Olivia Lillith, who took us on a complete journey aboard the RMS Titanic. And the entertaining performance was conducted all in heels! 

The night saw other incredible stand-outs and bizarre talents fill the stage. The second semifinal will see another three moving to the final – and we can’t see who gets to fill in the remaining spots of Malta’s Got Talent second season pantheon!

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Artists show what landmarks used to look light with astounding drone display

Artists show what landmarks used to look light with astounding drone display
Jan 15 2023 Share

Aimed at using art to reconnect with nature through technology, artist duo DRIFT has brought new life to global landmarks through the use of illuminated drones.

 

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Iconic structures such as the Sagrada Familia, the Colosseum and more were seemingly ‘completed’ with the drones, showcasing how technology can be used to visualise new structures and assess their impact to the skylines.

The artist duo has a history of working with illuminated drones, with their light installation ‘Breaking Waves’, which debuted in April, bringing concert hall Elbphilharmonie Hamburg to life with a dance of drones.

What do you make of the works?

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