An outlandish outfit designed to represent Australia at the Miss Universe beauty contest has been branded “a national joke” and “a travesty”.
Miss Universe 2010: more national costumes
More bizarre national costumes worn by this year’s Miss Universe contestants.
Mexico’s Jimena Navarrete is crowned Miss Universe at the annual beauty pageant from Las Vegas
Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarrete is crowned Miss Universe in Las Vegas.
Mexican takes Miss Universe crown
A 22-year-old Mexico woman won the Miss Universe pageant after donning a flowing red gown and telling an audience that it is important to teach children family values.
X Factor hopeful Shirlena Johnson thrown out of Miss Great Britain contest
Eccentric X Factor hopeful Shirlena Johnson has been thrown out of this year’s Miss Great Britain contest after organisers discovered her real age when they watched her TV audition.
Australian school apologises for awarding child dressed as Hitler costume prize
An Australian school has apologised after a child dressed as Adolf Hitler won a costume parade.
Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park: South Africa’s neighbour is worlds apart
Namibia provides the ultimate travel experience: great weather, friendly people, an abundance of wild animals, and breath-taking landscape. A favourite saying about the country is ‘Come to Namibia and die’ but, as Luke Salkeld discovers, anyone lucky enough to visit will never feel more alive…
Pakistani trio miss Somerset clash
Three Pakistani players at the centre of ’spot-fixing’ allegations will miss Thursday’s match against Somerset after it was confirmed they will instead be attending an inquiry in London.