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Sarah Dzafce is legally challenging the revocation of her Miss Finland title after a racially offensive social media post sparked international outrage and diplomatic tension.Prime Minister Petteri Orpo issued apologies to several Asian nations as the scandal widened to include members of the Finns Party and caused significant reputational damage to Finnair.
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