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Financial authorities in South Korea have uncovered significant illegal use of business loans for purchasing residential properties, prompting focused inspections in the Gangnam area.

Most Nigerian banks have successfully raised their capital to meet new Central Bank of Nigeria requirements ahead of an impending deadline.

Over 18 deaths have been reported in the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran, with casualties in UAE and Oman.

President Donald Trump warns of significant attacks on Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully opened, with a deadline looming.

Silver prices have sharply decreased by ₹15,000 and gold has also fallen by ₹8,000 amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Poste Italiane has launched a voluntary total takeover bid for Tim worth approximately 10.8 billion euros, aiming to create a major integrated infrastructure platform in Italy.

Voter turnout has reached a remarkable 53.8% in Milan for the referendum on justice reform, exceeding national averages.

The weather forecast for Villa Pehuenia indicates a maximum temperature of 8°C and a minimum of -1°C, with light precipitation expected throughout the day.

The Nigerian Exchange Limited experienced a significant surge in trading, with 8.761 billion shares traded over three days, despite a shortened trading week due to public holidays.

Ecologist mayor Grégory Doucet was re-elected in Lyon with 51.8% of the votes against Jean-Michel Aulas, who announced plans to contest the results.

A Korean company exporting industrial plastic materials to the Middle East faces severe liquidity issues due to halted shipments related to the US-Iran conflict, prompting the government to allocate emergency funds to assist affected businesses.

Rio Branco, the capital of Acre, Brazil, is reported to invest the least in basic sanitation per resident, with only R$ 8.99 allocated, far below the recommended standards.

Inspections following the March 8, 2026 earthquake in Epirus have identified 74 buildings as uninhabitable, emphasizing ongoing evaluations and safety concerns due to seismic activity.

In a tightly contested runoff, Thomas Cazenave, a Macronist deputy, defeated the incumbent ecologist mayor Pierre Hurmic in Bordeaux, with a close vote of 50.8% to 49.2%.

Poste Italiane has announced a massive takeover bid for Telecom Italia, valued at 10.8 billion euros, aiming to integrate telecommunications with financial and digital services.

Miltos Tendoglu finished sixth in the long jump with a best leap of 8.19 meters at the World Championship in Torun.

Stefan Löwl has been re-elected as the district administrator of Dachau, securing 58.8% of the votes against Alexander Heisler.

Mattia Furlani won a silver medal in the long jump at the indoor World Championships in Torun, matching his personal best of 8.39 meters, but finishing second to Portugal's Baldé.

OFI secured their spot in the playoffs with a 2-0 victory against Aris in Thessaloniki.

Italian Post has announced a total public offer to acquire Tim, the former Telecom Italia, valuing the deal at 10.8 billion euros.

Confirmed meningitis cases in southeast England have decreased as over 8,000 individuals participated in a vaccination campaign.

Miltos Tentoglou placed sixth at the World Indoor Athletics Championships with a jump of 8.19m, unable to secure a medal.

In the recent mayoral runoff election in Karlsfeld, Christian Bieberle from the CSU won decisively against his Green Party opponent Michael Fritsch, securing 56.8% of the votes.

Klaus Heilinglechner has been re-elected as mayor of Wolfratshausen, winning a runoff election with 56.8% of the votes.

The second round of the 2026 municipal elections results are being reported, with early estimates and developments available live from various French communes.

The Swedish women's curling team, led by Isabella Wranå, secured a bronze medal at the World Championships by defeating Japan 8-5, decisively scoring five points in the eighth end.

A New York City content creator took a whirlwind trip to Jamaica, spending only eight hours on the island before returning home.

The final of a globally popular game will feature 35 players, out of which only 8 will remain, competing for a grand prize of 8,000 euros while navigating strategies and rivalries.

The Federal Institute of Maranhão (IFMA) has opened applications for a selection process for a substitute teacher at the Coelho Neto Campus, offering a salary of up to R$ 8,058.29 for qualified candidates.

Experts explain that feeling exhausted after a full night's sleep is often due to sleep quality rather than quantity.

A woman in Lucknow alleges she was raped under the pretext of marriage, extorted out of 1.8 lakh rupees, and blackmailed with compromising images.

Senior ministers from the central cabinet congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing 8,931 days in public service, highlighting his commitment to nation-first ideals and empowering the poor.

A man in China had a 12 cm long metal toothpick lodged in his throat for eight years before finally undergoing surgery to remove it.

Poste Italiane has been ordered to compensate Mohammad Hannoun, alleged head of Hamas in Italy, for legal costs amounting to over 8,000 euros despite his involvement in a significant investigation into terrorist financing.

Prime Minister Modi has made history by becoming the leader with the longest tenure in Indian politics, surpassing the previous record of 8,930 days.

In the evening of March 21, 2026, the talent show Amici led by Maria De Filippi outperformed the debut of Canzonissima on Rai1, attracting 3.295 million viewers and a 23.8% share.

Sarah Parish discusses her personal and professional journey in an interview on 'Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh.'

PM Modi has completed 8,931 days in office, establishing a new record as the head of government in India.

Sunday in Latvia is expected to be pleasantly warm with dry, calm weather and temperatures ranging from 8 to 13 degrees Celsius.

A troubling incident related to adult guardianship payments has sparked outrage among relatives of a dementia patient, who feel they were overcharged by the appointed attorney.

Sunday in Latvia is forecasted to be pleasantly warm and dry with temperatures reaching between +8 and +13 degrees Celsius.

Spring warmth and sunshine are gracing all of Finland on Sunday, with temperatures ranging widely from 8 to 12 degrees Celsius.

Former public official Kim Seon-tae's promotional video featuring Woori Bank achieves remarkable viewership shortly after its release.

A recent analysis reveals that AI-generated text constitutes a small percentage, 8.9%, of opinion columns in Folha, with a notable number of articles having content mainly produced by AI.

A sudden heat wave has led to record temperatures in the central United States, increasing from -10.5°C to 32.8°C in just four days.

Newly released photos from Neil Armstrong's near-fatal Gemini 8 mission 60 years ago have surfaced, donated to a museum in Ohio.

Lucas Carvalho, a deliveryman who gained fame on social media for discovering a house with a square root number during his deliveries, shares his demanding work hours and the challenges he faces in traffic.

Two separate lotto tickets in Pudasjärvi both won significant prizes during the latest draw, showcasing a remarkable coincidence in a town of only 8,000 residents.

On Saturday evening, thousands of candles were lit at the Parliament House in Finland as part of a memorial event organized by the Oikeus elämään ry to commemorate the 8,645 abortions performed in Finland in 2024.

The Mega-Sena lottery draw this Saturday offers a main prize of R$ 8 million, with bets closing at 8 PM.