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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

20-year-old pole vaulter achieved the second result in Estonian history: many jump that high, I want more

Pole vaulter Robert Kompus, aged 20, achieved Estonia's second-best record but remains unsatisfied due to the significant gap to the world's elite.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Mattiesko Hytönen, 82, in a relationship with a woman 27 years younger, gives advice to all men: 'It is a wonderful thing'

82-year-old Mattiesko Hytönen shares insights about his love for his younger partner, Heidi, during an interview.

Feb 21 • 18:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Chiba's 4th Place Finish in Figure Skating Leaves a Bitter Margin of Points

20-year-old figure skater Mone Chiba finishes fourth at the Winter Olympics with a close score gap, feeling disappointment yet acknowledging the talent of the medalists.

Feb 20 • 02:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Wholesale inflation started the year at 1.7% and summed up to 26.5% in the last 12 months

Wholesale prices increased by 1.7% in January compared to the previous month, while year-on-year inflation reached 26.4%, highlighting a significant gap with retail price increases.

Feb 19 • 21:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People approaching state pension age face one-year gap under new HMRC rules

People nearing retirement will encounter a significant change in ISA savings rules starting April 2027, affecting their tax-free savings options.

Feb 19 • 12:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child who died after getting stuck in a waterfall was underwater for 20 minutes, say firefighters

A 9-year-old girl tragically drowned after getting her foot stuck in a gap at a waterfall in Pirenópolis, Brazil, remaining underwater for approximately 20 minutes before rescue efforts were initiated.

Feb 19 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Over-50s embrace 'golden gap year' travel trend to 'fulfil lifelong dreams'

Many individuals over 50 are engaging in a new trend of extended travel referred to as the 'golden gap year' to explore destinations they missed during their earlier years.

Feb 18 • 10:53 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

What You Can Get in This Year's Wage Settlement

The newly appointed leaders of LO pledge to advocate for at least a four percent wage increase in this year's negotiations, addressing wage disparities among different worker categories.

Feb 17 • 03:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Michael Winiarski: This time Europe is fighting back against Trump

After this year's security conference, it is evident that the gap between the US and Europe has not narrowed, and Europeans are finally uniting in resistance against Donald Trump.

Feb 16 • 05:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK’s gender pay gap forecast to persist for another 30 years

A report by the Trades Union Congress reveals that the gender pay gap in the UK is projected to persist for another 30 years, with women effectively working for free for a portion of the year due to significant disparities in earnings compared to men.

Feb 15 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gender pay gap 'won't close until 2056' as women work '47 days of year for free'

A new report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) reveals that the gender pay gap in the UK will not close until 2056, with women effectively working 47 days per year for free compared to their male counterparts.

Feb 15 • 09:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump's ambassador arrives in Madrid after a year and a half with the Embassy vacant

The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador, Benjamín León Jr., is set to present his credentials to the Spanish King after a significant gap at the embassy in Madrid following former Ambassador Julissa Reynoso's departure.

Feb 13 • 17:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Gyeonggi Provincial Team '5G' Women's Curling Led by Kim Eun-ji Aims for Olympic Medal After 8 Years

The Gyeonggi Provincial Women's Curling Team, representing South Korea, is set to compete in the Olympic mixed team event, hoping to secure a medal after an 8-year gap since their last significant achievement.

Feb 11 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Madrid is the community with the highest salary gap: women earn on average 8,000 euros less per year than men

A study reveals that women in Madrid earn significantly less than men, highlighting ongoing gender wage disparities.

Feb 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Choi Won-sik, chairman of the 국민의힘 in Gyeyang-gap, fined 1 million won for assaulting a reporter

Choi Won-sik, chairman of the 국민의힘 in Gyeyang-gap, has been fined 1 million won for assaulting a reporter during a meal last year.

Feb 10 • 06:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘From Age 60, 210,000 Won Every Month’ Gyeongnam Provincial Pension Sees Surge in Signups... Additional 20,000 to be Recruited

The Gyeongnam Provincial Pension, designed to fill the income gap before receiving the national pension, has seen overwhelming interest, leading to plans for an additional 20,000 recruits this year.

Feb 10 • 06:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Husband and wife with 35 year age gap welcome baby boy on his 70th birthday

A couple with a 35-year age difference welcomed their baby son on the husband's 70th birthday after an IVF journey.

Feb 9 • 12:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Prove that you do not discriminate against women, Brussels instructs companies. But women will not notice it in their paychecks

Czech companies will be required to demonstrate equal pay for women and men starting next year due to a new EU directive, despite studies suggesting that wage disparities may not be as significant as reported.

Feb 7 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

‘Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay’: new story to be released in September

A new Gruffalo book titled 'Gruffalo Granny' will be published on September 10, marking the expansion of the beloved children's story series after a 20-year gap since the last installment.

Feb 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

After 18 years, the US and Bolivia will have ambassadors again

The US and Bolivia are set to re-establish ambassadorial relations after an 18-year gap following the expulsion of the US ambassador in 2008 by then-President Evo Morales.

Feb 6 • 05:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

90-Year-Old Grandfather's Reaction to Granddaughter's Transformation Left Trans Woman Speechless

28-year-old Jade Mali, a trans woman living in New York, shared her journey of transitioning on social media, capturing the emotional reaction of her 90-year-old grandfather.

Feb 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

This Orson Welles movie broke the record: 40 years passed from shooting to its release

The article discusses the extraordinary 40-year gap between the beginning of filming and the release of an Orson Welles movie, setting a record in cinema history.

Jan 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Tommy Fleetwood targets Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy at start of new year

Tommy Fleetwood aims to close the gap on Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in the world rankings as he prepares for the 2026 golf season.

Jan 14 • 15:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The World Bank warns of insufficient global growth for emerging economies to reduce the gap with rich countries

The World Bank has raised its global growth forecasts, predicting a 2.6% increase this year, but warns that the world is heading towards the decade with the lowest growth since the 1960s.

Jan 13 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK conscription rules in full with five groups least likely to serve first

As global tensions rise, the UK introduces a gap year military programme while outlining which groups were historically exempt from conscription during World War II.

Jan 12 • 13:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Launch of the recruitment campaign for the new "national service" desired by Macron

The French government and military staff are launching a recruitment campaign to enlist thousands of young people for a new national service program intended to serve as a gap year before higher education.

Jan 12 • 06:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

What UK conscription would REALLY look like from 'gap year soldiers' to key jobs ruled out

The article explores the potential structure and implications of the UK's upcoming 'gap year soldiers' scheme as a form of conscription in response to rising tensions with Russia.

Jan 10 • 10:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Famous Comedian (65) Admits She Fell in Love with a Man 42 Years Younger: 'It Happened by Chance'

Kathy Griffin, a 65-year-old renowned American comedian, candidly discussed her love life following her divorce and revealed a secret romance with a man 42 years her junior.

Jan 4 • 20:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Kathy Griffin revealed she fell in love with a 23-year-old after her divorce from Randy Bick

Kathy Griffin, at 65, shared her experience of falling in love with a 23-year-old man, highlighting their mutual respect and connection following her divorce from Randy Bick.

Jan 1 • 13:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Four Hills Tournament for Women: "The biggest gap we still have is the prize money"

Selina Freitag, a 24-year-old ski jumper from Erlabrunn, discusses the ongoing gender pay gap in ski jumping as she prepares for the Four Hills Tournament.

Dec 29 • 16:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Why do New Year's resolutions fail? Expert explains reason new habits don't stick

Psychologist Terri Bly discusses the reasons why over 90% of New Year's resolutions are abandoned within months, emphasizing the gap between people's hopes and the reality of sustaining new habits.

Dec 29 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Russian Threat: Brits Plan Gap Years with the Military

The UK government is reportedly planning to introduce a gap year program for young adults in the military, aiming to recruit around 150 individuals starting March 2026 amid concerns of a Russian threat.

Dec 28 • 12:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministry of Defence to offer gap year–style scheme to young people

The UK Ministry of Defence plans to launch a gap year-style scheme for young people to introduce them to military life, with the pilot program beginning in March 2026 and set to recruit 150 individuals under 25.

Dec 27 • 11:00 UTC

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