Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality
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WHO declares end of Indonesia's poliovirus outbreak
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over, following nearly three years of intensive response efforts, officials said Friday.
Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package
TOKYO (AP) – Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package Friday to help spur the economy through expansionary government spending and to relieve the impact of higher prices.
Mexico's bullied pageant contestant wins Miss Universe crown
BANGKOK (AP) – Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts.













