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Prosecutors have indicted former Chief Prosecutor Eom Hee-jun and Deputy Chief Prosecutor Kim Dong-hee for abusing their power in connection with the Coupang severance pay investigation.

The article discusses three critical warning signs of appendicitis that people often overlook.

YouTuber Orochinho has been ordered to pay R$ 70,000 after being found guilty of mocking a child's image in a video, but he claims he was not properly notified of the trial.

Pisces individuals should pay special attention to their health today and avoid hasty decisions that could lead to discomfort.

Actress and singer Sandra Echeverría has publicly reported being a victim of alleged investment fraud involving a firm that promised higher returns than banks but has ceased payments.

Denmark has failed to meet the EU deadline for implementing new rules on wage transparency between male and female employees, delaying the introduction of required measures until January next year.

The Swedish Maritime Administration is urging the government to assume full financial responsibility for icebreaking operations, highlighting its significance for the country's shipping economy.

Catalonia's parliament has approved a bill that will double the tourist tax rates in Barcelona starting April 1, 2026, with significant increases planned for other areas as well.

As the Formula 1 season nears its end, drivers must pay for their Superlicense based on points accumulated in the previous year, with Max Verstappen expected to have the highest fees due to his record performance.

A São Paulo court has ordered the popular Brazilian duo Jorge e Mateus and their producer to pay R$ 70,000 for moral damages to two professionals involved in a disturbing incident during a festival.

Shia LaBeouf has been sentenced to rehabilitation and a $100,000 bail following an assault in New Orleans, with additional restrictions stemming from drug testing and proximity to victims.

A gym and a personal trainer have been ordered by a Brazilian court to pay R$ 15,000 in damages to a student who was assaulted inside the gym.

Mexico's Supreme Court has upheld an amparo that allows Movistar to not pay a significant income tax assessed for the year 2015.

EU countries are enabled to use certain funds to finance safe abortion procedures.

A Brazilian court has ordered a telemarketing company to pay R$ 20,000 to a former employee after an intimate video of her was leaked by a colleague.

The Argentine Federal Criminal Cassation Court rejected a businessman’s offer to pay and perform community service to avoid prosecution in a corruption trial involving notable political figures.

The Russian consulate in Gdańsk remains closed and its officials are refusing to leave the property, leading to a legal dispute over its ownership.

Maduro's lawyer reported that U.S. sanctions have prevented the Venezuelan government from financing his legal defense in a New York drug trafficking and corruption case.

Rob Grant, co-creator of the iconic British sitcom 'Red Dwarf', has died suddenly at the age of 70, prompting tributes from fellow stars and fans alike.

A B.C. court has ordered Porter Airlines to pay $2,030 to a woman who was denied boarding due to missing birthdates on her flight tickets.

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding salary supplements for public servants to March 25, while two temporary decisions suspending these payments remain in effect.

The U.S. has blocked the Venezuelan government's ability to fund Nicolás Maduro's legal defense against drug trafficking charges in New York, raising concerns over his constitutional right to counsel.

Users of Lydia are concerned about new €3 monthly inactivity fees implemented by Sumeria, following the split of services between the two.

Actor Shia LaBeouf is required to undergo substance abuse treatment and pay a $100,000 bond following allegations of battery and homophobic slurs directed at two men in a New Orleans bar.

A group of Labour MPs in the UK has expressed anger over new travel rules that force British citizens abroad to pay expensive fees to re-enter the country.

A municipality in Brazil has been ordered to pay compensation after relocating a grave without family consent and exposing the remains.

A teachers' union in Poland is calling for a 15% increase in minimum salary rates for educators and the removal of discriminatory clauses regarding additional pay for difficult working conditions.

Carmelo Cinturrino, an Italian police officer facing murder charges for the death of Abderrahim Mansouri, expresses remorse in a letter from prison.

The leader of the CGIL, Maurizio Landini, faces criticism for alleged hypocrisy over contractual wage agreements and failing to pay a former employee’s severance, despite attacking the government on labor issues.

NHO has recommended its members against employing part-time workers for extra shifts or overtime following a court ruling favoring a part-time employee seeking overtime pay.

A hospital in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, has been ordered to pay damages after mistakenly informing a mother and her newborn that they tested positive for syphilis.

In Slovakia, individuals who sell a property within five years are required to file a tax return and pay taxes on the income from the sale.

Estonians share differing views on who should pay during a first date, with some believing the inviter should cover the bill while others advocate for splitting or even women paying in full.

The article discusses a new approach to determine fair rental prices in Buenos Aires following the deregulation of the rental market.

A high court in Nagoya deemed the significant salary reduction for reemployed former driving instructors unreasonable and ordered the school to pay the difference, marking a key decision in employment law regarding post-retirement employment.

A hospital and a health plan in Brazil have been ordered to pay R$ 25,000 to an intern who suffered physical assault and racist insults while working.

The head of the CGIL labor union, Maurizio Landini, faces legal action after failing to pay severance to an employee, resulting in the seizure of funds from the union's account.

A recent survey shows that 63% of Spaniards believe it is wrong for a man in their family to pay for sex, highlighting significant attitudes towards prostitution and gender violence.

A new EU directive set to be implemented in 2026 aims to increase salary transparency across workplaces to address gender pay gaps.

Police in Kaunas are seeking information about a woman who reportedly did not pay for goods, encouraging locals to come forward with details.

Aldi will implement a new wage increase for store assistants, raising the hourly pay to £13.50 nationally and £14.88 for those within the M25 starting April 1, 2026.

Latvia's National Police reported an increase in personnel in 2022 but still faces shortages; issues with workload, working conditions, and pay have led to resignations, while efforts are ongoing to retain and attract officers back to the service.

PM Modi visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem to pay tribute to Holocaust victims alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Sick leave in Norway reached its lowest point in three years at 6.57% in 2025, prompting proposal by politician Trygve Slagsvold Vedum to maintain the current sick pay system.

A court in Cubatão, Brazil, ordered a doctor and an imaging clinic to pay a woman R$ 16,400 for mistakenly identifying her baby's sex during an ultrasound.

A new arbitration ruling pressures Danish municipalities to create more full-time positions or risk significant overtime payments to part-time employees.

A new arbitration ruling pressures Danish municipalities to create more full-time positions to avoid significant overtime payments owed to part-time workers.

A bar in Caraguatatuba, Brazil, has been fined R$ 70,000 for violating pandemic regulations by allowing large gatherings and operating without the necessary permits.

In Lithuania, rising heating prices disproportionately impact energy-inefficient apartment buildings, leading to increased heating bills for residents.

The Delicia supermarket chain in Nagano, Japan, has been warned by the Fair Trade Commission for potentially violating antitrust laws by making supplier employees perform display work without compensation.