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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man receives 'pompom duck' from great-granddaughter and the animal follows him even to the market in SC: 'Like a son to me'

A retired man in Joinville, Brazil, has developed a deep bond with a duck gifted to him by his great-granddaughter, taking the animal everywhere, including the market.

Feb 27 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Appellate judge condemned to retire for harassment tried to kiss and proposed a meeting to outsourced employee of TJ-GO

A retired appellate judge in Brazil was compelled to resign due to sexual harassment allegations involving a contracted employee.

Feb 27 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Fringe Benefits': a retired judge complained about the lack of snacks and coffee for magistrates during a trial at the STF

During a trial at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, retired judge Cláudia Márcia de Carvalho Soares criticized the lack of basic provisions for magistrates, including snacks and functional apartments.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Hunger catches up with Russian pensioners: "I haven't been to the store in three years"

A 77-year-old retired engineer in Russia reveals her struggles with hunger and rising living costs amid the ongoing war economy.

Feb 26 • 18:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I once used ₦2m to treat suspect before court — Ex-Lagos CP

A retired police commissioner in Lagos revealed the systemic failures of Nigeria's criminal justice system, emphasizing that police officers often act under resource constraints, making them victims of the system themselves.

Feb 26 • 16:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Exclusive Objection: Should Insults Really be Punishable?

The article discusses a case where a retired individual faces police investigation for insulting a politician, raising questions about the boundaries of free speech and the legality of insulting public officials in Germany.

Feb 26 • 14:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired PM hospitalized with suspected poisoning after consuming açaí delivered by a man in Bahia

A retired military police officer in Brazil was hospitalized with suspected poisoning after consuming açaí delivered to him, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding the delivery.

Feb 26 • 14:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The excesses of Lamar Odom: cocaine, lack of control, and the disappointment of not entering the NBA Hall of Fame

Retired NBA star Lamar Odom opens up about his battles with drug addiction and the fallout from his lifestyle choices, especially his disappointment over not being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Feb 26 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The feeling of urgency is lacking in Lithuania's defense policy, emphasizes Hodges

Retired General Ben Hodges criticized Lithuania's defense policy for lacking a sense of urgency in preparing for potential threats from Russia.

Feb 26 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reserve Colonel Marcos Serra Uses Comment Section to Defend Conservative Values

Retired Colonel Marcos Serra actively engages in commenting on news articles to express his conservative values, despite his disagreement with the outlet's editorial stance.

Feb 25 • 21:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Digital arrest leads to a scam of 2.13 crores against a retired officer of CAG, 3 arrested

Three individuals were arrested by Pune police for scamming a retired CAG officer out of 2.13 crores by employing a technique called digital arrest.

Feb 25 • 17:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Increased reward in Nancy Guthrie case puts 'psychological pressure' on suspect's inner circle: Ret. FBI agent

A retired FBI agent comments on the psychological pressure exerted by the Guthrie family's increased reward in the search for Nancy Guthrie.

Feb 25 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Retired man went missing – remains near a golf course led to spectacular arrests

An elderly man who had been missing since February was found, leading to dramatic police arrests related to the case.

Feb 25 • 16:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Remove the upper age limit for breast screening

A retired individual argues for the immediate abolition of the Swedish health authority's age limit for breast cancer screening, citing the unnecessary deaths of the elderly during the pandemic.

Feb 25 • 16:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retired journalist fights machismo in comments on Folha: 'If only men speak, it seems we don't care'

Leonilda Pereira Simões, a retired journalist in Brazil, actively combats machismo in the comments section of Folha's articles, especially those discussing topics like feminicide and misogyny.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retired STJ Minister Felix Fischer dies

Felix Fischer, a retired minister and former president of Brazil's Superior Court of Justice, has passed away at the age of 78 in Brasília.

Feb 25 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Sri Lanka arrests former intelligence chief over 2019 Easter bombings

Sri Lankan police have arrested retired Major General Suresh Sallay in connection with the 2019 Easter bombings.

Feb 25 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Felix Fischer, retired minister of the STJ, dies at 78 in Brasilia

Felix Fischer, a retired minister of Brazil's Superior Court of Justice, passed away at the age of 78 in Brasília.

Feb 25 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Monster' Solicitor Left Clients with 'Nightmares' After What Happened in Cells

A retired solicitor in the UK has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually abusing vulnerable clients during legal consultations and at police stations.

Feb 25 • 12:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Good News for Retired Soldiers, Opportunity to Become Pointsmen in Railways

The Indian Army and Indian Railways have initiated a cooperation framework to assist retired soldiers and Agniveers in securing jobs.

Feb 25 • 03:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retirees from Justice and entities support Dino's decision against perks

Retired judges, prosecutors, and various judicial entities express support for Minister Flávio Dino’s decision to eliminate perks granted through administrative acts.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Video Call, 25 Days of Digital Arrest... The Story of Fraud of 25 Million Rupees against a Doctor

A retired Air Force doctor in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, was defrauded of approximately ₹25 million over 25 days through a cyber scam that involved threats of legal action and continuous pressure via video calls.

Feb 25 • 01:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctors and nurses investigated for the death of a retired teacher in a hospital in Acre

An investigation into medical negligence has been initiated concerning the death of 84-year-old retired teacher Nadir Nazaré Gomes de Souza after poor sodium management in a hospital in Rio Branco, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 17:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Horrific murder in Prienai district: young people who could fit the victim's grandchildren carried out the execution after a wave of bullying

A retired man was found dead in a multi-story building in Užuguostis, allegedly killed after enduring prolonged bullying and assault by local youths.

Feb 24 • 16:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Trial of Sifis Valyrakis: 'I was afraid they would implicate me, that's why I didn't go to testify at the Coast Guard'

A retired fisherman testified that the boats of the two accused fishermen were in the harbor at the time of Sifis Valyrakis's death.

Feb 24 • 15:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Balakot Dogfight: Pakistani Officer Claims About '3 Parachutes'

A retired Pakistani officer's statement regarding the Balakot dogfight on February 27, 2019, has reignited controversy over the F-16 aircraft involved in the incident.

Feb 23 • 12:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'3 Umbrellas Opened, Two Behind...,' Pak Officer Speaks Truth About Dogfight Day with Abhinandan's F-16!

A retired Pakistani army officer provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the February 27, 2019, dogfight involving Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman and challenges the official narrative regarding the number of parachutes involved.

Feb 23 • 09:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Don't hit me, I am retired!"

The article discusses a situation where a retired individual expresses their vulnerability and plea for compassion during a confrontation.

Feb 22 • 18:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired police officer is suspected of killing wife and committing suicide in Goiás

A retired police officer in Goiás is suspected of murdering his wife and then taking his own life, according to local authorities.

Feb 22 • 12:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeju’s ‘516 Road’ Commemorating a Military Coup Should Be Retired

Calls are growing for the renaming of Jeju's ‘516 Road,’ a highway commemorating a past military coup leader, amid discussions about the implications of such a memorial in a democratic society.

Feb 22 • 10:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fisherman dedicates over 50 years to preserving a postcard of ES

A retired fisherman has dedicated over 50 years to preserving the natural beauty of Morro do Penedo in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Feb 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor: The people's will must stop the deportation of teenagers

A retired doctor advocates against the deportation of 18-year-olds who have grown up in Sweden, asserting that public opinion strongly opposes such actions.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Forensic report confirms serious injuries in second patient of dentist accused of complications in cosmetic procedures

A 67-year-old retired teacher from Brazil suffered serious injuries following a facelift procedure performed by a dentist accused of malpractice.

Feb 21 • 20:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The use of cell phones in cells was prohibited for the main members of the fearsome Million Gang

Argentinian authorities have prohibited four high-ranking members of the Million Gang from using cell phones in their prison cells after they were implicated in numerous robberies and the murder of a retired woman.

Feb 21 • 20:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

An artery forceps was left in a woman's abdomen: How the doctor's negligence was revealed

A retired doctor in Kerala faces legal action after artery forceps were discovered left inside a woman's abdomen following surgery five years ago.

Feb 21 • 13:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Girl Who Made Friends with Police Horse During Cancer Treatment Adopts Retired Animal

Clara Valentina, a 9-year-old girl from Caldas Novas, adopts a retired police horse, Bizantino, after forming a special bond during her cancer treatment.

Feb 21 • 11:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Revelation after four years post-surgery, device found in woman's abdomen, action taken against doctor

A retired doctor faces legal action after a surgical device was found in a woman's abdomen four years post-operation at a medical college in Kerala, India.

Feb 21 • 10:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why Does Israel Fear the 'Islamic Alliance'?

The retired Israeli general Amir Avivi expressed concerns about the military cooperation between Egypt and Turkey, suggesting it poses a future threat to Israel.

Feb 21 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Half of the 20 State Judges in the Country with the Highest Salaries Are Retired

Retired judges and court magistrates in Santa Catarina received some of the highest salaries in the state judiciary in 2025, reaching up to R$ 281,000 in a single month.

Feb 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Warning to Iran from former Deputy Chief of CENTCOM of America

Former Deputy Chief of the U.S. Central Command, retired Vice Admiral Bob Howard, has issued a significant warning to Iran that could unsettle the country.

Feb 21 • 01:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How one of the injured was left by the bomb package explosion at the Gendarmerie High School

A bomb package explosion at the Gendarmerie High School in Argentina injured four individuals, including two retired commanders.

Feb 20 • 21:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Odegbami calls for more NFF roles for retired players

Former Nigerian football captain Segun Odegbami advocates for greater involvement of retired players in the management of Nigerian football, emphasizing their insights and experience.

Feb 20 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court confirms that there are grounds to prosecute BBVA and its former president Francisco González for hiring Villarejo

The Spanish National Court confirms that BBVA and its former CEO Francisco González will stand trial for allegedly hiring retired commissioner José Manuel Villarejo to spy on individuals from 2004 to 2016.

Feb 20 • 13:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Watch.. How Mesut Özil Captured the Hearts of Rohingya Refugee Children?

Retired German footballer Mesut Özil won the hearts of Rohingya refugee children during a friendly match in Bangladesh.

Feb 20 • 07:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Murder of Retired Soldier in Patna

A retired army personnel was shot dead in broad daylight in the Bhopalpur area of Patna, raising serious concerns about law and order in Bihar amid a rise in crime.

Feb 20 • 07:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In retirement, he began learning to throw a tomahawk. Now, the seventy-year-old Scot is preparing for the world championship

A retired seventy-year-old Scot has taken up the sport of tomahawk throwing and is set to compete in a world championship.

Feb 20 • 05:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Post-retirement studies abroad... Learn why this trend is becoming popular in China

Retired individuals in China are increasingly pursuing education abroad to fulfill their long-held dreams and passions.

Feb 20 • 03:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Patna: Murder in Land Dispute, Retired Soldier Shot in Broad Daylight

A retired soldier was killed during a daylight shooting related to a land dispute in Patna, India.

Feb 20 • 02:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge accused of ordering the murder of Alexandre Martins will be tried in March in ES

Retired judge Antônio Leopoldo Teixeira will stand trial on March 12 for allegedly ordering the murder of fellow judge Alexandre Martins in 2003.

Feb 19 • 15:46 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Is this the end of the golden age of Chinese think tanks with star ex-officials?

Recent corruption cases involving retired officials from prominent Chinese think tanks raise concerns about the sustainability of this influential model.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC

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