{
  "id": 5803243,
  "title": "Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty wins second runner-up at Miss World 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/malaysias-taanusiya-chetty-wins-second-runner-up-at-miss-world-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T17:04:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1526496/malaysias-taanusiya-chetty-wins-second-runner-miss-world-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty has been named the second runner-up at the 2026 Miss World pageant held in Vietnam. The 26-year-old educator and activist competed in the 73rd edition of the prestigious event. Joheirry Mola from the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World, while Elisabeth Reynes of Spain secured the first runner-up title. Out of 111 contestants from various countries, Taanusiya advanced to the final stage after surviving the Top 40, Top 20, and Top 12 rounds. During the question-and-answer session, she impressed the judges with her poise and eloquence. She emphasized the importance of environmental protection, stating that she aims to inspire children to take responsibility for the planet's future.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Teacher and activist Taanusiya Chetty has been crowned the second runner-up at the 2026 Miss World pageant, which was held in Vietnam today.",
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/dtigress-suffer-second-straight-world-cup-defeat-against-hungary",
        "published": "2026-09-05T16:40:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}