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🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Bátovská Fialková said goodbye at the place where she decided to continue years ago. But who will replace her now?

Slovak biathlete Paulína Bátovská Fialková retired at the age of 33, raising concerns about the future of the sport in Slovakia after her departure.

Mar 22 • 22:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Oscar Montiel: the military who disappeared in 1975 for trying to prevent the coup a year earlier

Jorge Oscar Montiel, a retired lieutenant colonel and intelligence agent, was abducted and disappeared in 1975 after uncovering a military coup attempt against President María Estela Martínez de Perón.

Mar 22 • 21:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF maintains conviction of retired judge from AM for raping his own granddaughter

The Brazilian Supreme Court upheld the conviction of retired judge Rafael de Araujo Romano for raping his granddaughter.

Mar 22 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Much loved' Brit teacher crushed to death by elephant while on safari

Janet Easton, a retired British teacher, was tragically killed by an elephant while on a safari in Zambia.

Mar 22 • 09:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Knockout and Shock at the Immun Event – 'He Shouldn't Be There'

A brutal technical knockout occurred during the Immun Fight Club event, raising concerns about the participation of a retired fighter.

Mar 21 • 17:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The farewell to Marcos Roberto Conigliaro, the relentless forward who retired young and left his mark: "Estudiantes is my life, the home of all my friends"

Marcos Roberto Conigliaro, a celebrated forward for Estudiantes and key player in their 1968 Intercontinental Cup victory, has passed away at 83, leaving a lasting legacy in Argentine football.

Mar 21 • 16:46 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

In Denmark, everyone knows who Arne is. Now he can decide the election - again.

A retired brewery worker named Arne Juhl is seen as a crucial figure for Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats in Denmark, potentially determining the outcome of the upcoming election.

Mar 21 • 16:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Great race by Czech athletes in Oslo. Charvátová shone, Vinklárková ended her career stylishly

In the final pursuit race of the World Cup season in Holmenkollen, Czech biathlete Lucie Charvátová finished eighth, while Tereza Voborníková placed eleventh, and Tereza Vinklárková retired gracefully in twentieth place.

Mar 21 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Outdated data blocks ticket issuance from Voa Brasil for those who retired in 2025

Retirees who became eligible for the Voa Brasil ticket program in 2025 are facing issues accessing the system due to outdated data.

Mar 21 • 06:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother of rape victim committed by retired justice in Manaus celebrates arrest: 'It's a victory for many girls'

The mother of a rape victim celebrated the arrest of retired judge Rafael de Araújo Romano, calling it a victory for many girls who suffer in silence.

Mar 20 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Captain of the Military Police is immobilized and detained after trying to breach a blockade by the Municipal Guard on a highway in Vila Velha

A retired Military Police captain was detained after attempting to bypass a blockade by the Municipal Guard in Vila Velha, claiming the agents' approach was abusive.

Mar 20 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Delegate sees 'collective victory' in the arrest of a retired judge convicted of raping his own granddaughter in Manaus

Police delegate Joyce Coelho hailed the arrest of retired judge Rafael de Araújo Romano for sexually abusing his granddaughter as a significant victory against sexual violence.

Mar 20 • 15:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns retired judge and others involved in scheme with precatórios in Campo Grande

A retired judge and several others were sentenced for participating in a scheme that defrauded the public budget of Campo Grande, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired Justice Arrested After Surrendering to Police for Raping Granddaughter Worked on Child Exploitation Cases in AM

Retired Justice Rafael de Araújo Romano was arrested after surrendering to police for the rape of his granddaughter, a case that raises serious concerns about his past role in handling child exploitation cases.

Mar 20 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retired Person Receives Water Bill of R$ 255,000 and is Shocked: 'My House Isn't Worth That'

Residents of Américo Brasiliense, SP, are shocked by excessively high water bills, including one retiree who received a bill of R$ 255,000.

Mar 20 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired Judge Sentenced for Raping His Own Granddaughter Turns Himself in to Police in Manaus

Retired judge Rafael de Araújo Romano, sentenced to 47 years in prison for raping his granddaughter, has turned himself in to the police in Manaus.

Mar 20 • 11:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Doctor liquefies FD to send 3.4 million to fraudsters

A retired doctor from Nagaur, Rajasthan fell victim to a cyber fraud where scammers posed as police officers and extorted a massive sum of 34 lakh INR by threatening him with false accusations.

Mar 20 • 05:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

The Slaughter at Spriņģu Homes in Bārbele. How a Retired Red Army Soldier with Bottle Brothers Killed Neighbors

The article recounts the story of Vasilijs Zaicevs, a demobilized Soviet soldier, who terrorized the local community in Bārbele, Latvia, leading to a gruesome massacre.

Mar 20 • 03:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Speaking from the police station...' Doctor transferred 3.4 million to fraudsters

A retired doctor in Nagaur, India, fell victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a phone call from someone impersonating a police officer, resulting in a loss of 34 lakh rupees.

Mar 20 • 01:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court increases sentence of retired firefighter who killed black police officer

A retired firefighter in Brazil has had his prison sentence increased from 17 to 20 years and 18 days for the murder of a black police officer following a discriminatory argument.

Mar 19 • 22:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court orders the arrest of retired judge convicted of raping his own granddaughter in AM

The Amazonas court has ordered the arrest of retired judge Rafael de Araújo Romano after he was sentenced to 47 years for sexually abusing his granddaughter.

Mar 19 • 21:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Encourage children to join police, ex-DIG urges Osun parents

A retired deputy police chief has called on parents in Osun State, Nigeria, to encourage their children to join the police force amid declining interest from the youth.

Mar 19 • 17:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Jack Keane calls out NATO's weakness as shipping crisis grips Strait of Hormuz

Retired General Jack Keane criticized NATO's inadequate response to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and highlighted European countries' defense budget cuts as contributing factors to global instability.

Mar 19 • 16:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Neither the US nor Israel will 'succeed in replacing the Iranian regime,' retired US general says

Retired U.S. General Mark Schwartz believes that neither the U.S. nor Israel can fully replace the Iranian regime due to its deep leadership structure.

Mar 19 • 16:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Notary from Edomex and 5 ex-military arrested in Toluca; investigated for presumed homicide in Oaxaca

A notary public and five retired soldiers were arrested in Toluca, Mexico, under investigation for a potential homicide related to a case in Oaxaca.

Mar 19 • 02:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Former NFL running back Boston Scott calls it quits at 30, reveals feelings of 'anger, bitterness'

Former NFL running back Boston Scott has retired at the age of 30, sharing mixed emotions about his career decision.

Mar 18 • 23:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A retired woman is killed in Exaltación de la Cruz: the main suspect is the victim’s grandson

A retired woman was brutally murdered in her home in Exaltación de la Cruz, with her grandson being the primary suspect.

Mar 18 • 20:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office requests 173 years in prison for Francisco González and more than 180 million in fines for BBVA for hiring Villarejo

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office has requested a 173-year prison sentence for former BBVA president Francisco González and over 180 million euros in fines for the bank due to illegal hiring of a retired police commissioner for espionage activities.

Mar 18 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired guard who assaulted dog in elevator claims he was trying to separate fight between dogs

A retired municipal guard in Praia Grande, Brazil, claims he was attempting to separate a fight between his dog and another dog when he assaulted his own animal in an elevator.

Mar 18 • 15:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

High-Performance Computers: When Supercomputers Age

The supercomputer 'Hawk', once the fastest in Europe, is being retired but not discarded, as it is set to be repurposed for continued use.

Mar 18 • 14:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Retired police officer denies he's a Chinese spy and says he's 'quite a boring guy'

A retired police officer has denied allegations of spying for China, stating he is just a 'boring guy' amid accusations of running a spy ring in the UK.

Mar 18 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired woman reports desperation after falling victim to a scam involving a fake bank manager and noticing a loss of R$ 50,000: 'They took out loans'

A 73-year-old retired woman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, became a victim of a scam involving a fake bank manager, resulting in a loss of R$ 50,000 due to unauthorized loans taken out in her name.

Mar 18 • 10:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Digital Arrest... Retired bank manager swindled of 1.29 crore in Noida

A retired bank manager in Noida has lost 1.29 crore rupees in a cyber fraud involving a fake digital arrest and courtroom appearance orchestrated by scammers.

Mar 18 • 05:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A French woman killed in Brazil, her body burned in a suitcase left in the street

A 73-year-old retired French doctor was murdered in Brazil by her partner, who then cremated her body in a suitcase abandoned on the street.

Mar 17 • 22:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nancy Guthrie update: Retired K-9 officer says decision not to use cadaver dogs ‘defies logic’

A retired K-9 officer questions the rationale behind not using cadaver dogs in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's abduction case.

Mar 17 • 17:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud of Crores by Impersonating Mark Zuckerberg to a Retired Female Teacher

A shocking case of cyber fraud has emerged where scammers posed as Mark Zuckerberg to defraud a retired teacher of over ₹1.57 crore.

Mar 17 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who killed French doctor in PB was helped by the victim and started dating her during the pandemic

A Brazilian man is accused of murdering a retired French doctor, who had been financially supporting him, after their romantic relationship began during the pandemic.

Mar 17 • 15:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Forgotten secret documents, concussion: what happened to the US general in Ukraine

A retired two-star General who led the Security Assistance Group in Ukraine reportedly lost secret documents during a trip from Germany to Ukraine.

Mar 17 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Regrettable to see a scene like this,' says volunteer who tried to contain fire in restaurant where teenager died

A teenager tragically died from injuries sustained in an explosion at a restaurant in Brazil, where a retired soldier attempted to help contain the fire.

Mar 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

French doctor murdered and placed in suitcase in João Pessoa: what is known about the case

A 73-year-old retired French doctor named Chantal Etiennette was murdered by her Brazilian boyfriend, Altamiro Rocha, who was later found dead himself under suspicious circumstances in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

US general overseeing Ukraine security assistance left classified maps on train, suffered alcohol-related concussion, watchdog finds

A retired U.S. Army general lost classified maps on a train in Europe and suffered a concussion due to excessive alcohol consumption, according to a Pentagon report.

Mar 17 • 02:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court strikes out N20bn money laundering charge against ex-director

A Nigerian court has dismissed a N20 billion money laundering charge against retired company director Taiwo Ibitola and her firm following a police request to withdraw the case.

Mar 17 • 02:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Okpebholo disburses N1bn to settle 2012 retirees’ gratuities

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has released N1bn to pay gratuities for teachers and local government workers who retired in 2012, fourteen years after their retirement.

Mar 17 • 00:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Search for missing retired Air Force general enters third week as investigators probe new clues

The search for retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William 'Neil' McCasland continues for a third week as authorities examine new clues related to his disappearance.

Mar 16 • 23:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

US Army general who oversaw Ukraine left classified maps on train, overindulged in alcohol: IG report

A report reveals that retired Maj. Gen. Antonio Aguto left classified documents on a train in Europe and engaged in excessive drinking during a social occasion.

Mar 16 • 21:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Darius Slay, 6-time Pro Bowl cornerback, announces retirement after 13 NFL seasons

Darius Slay, a celebrated cornerback, has retired from the NFL after a distinguished 13-year career.

Mar 16 • 21:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Couple put up £4,500 fence for privacy - but weren't prepared for neighbours

A retired couple from Bolton faces the removal of their newly erected fence after losing a council appeal against a neighbour's complaint about its height and appearance.

Mar 16 • 19:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sergio 'Chiquito' Romero retires from football and starts his journey as a coach

Sergio Romero has retired from professional football at the age of 39 and will pursue a career as a coach.

Mar 16 • 16:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo begins gratuity payments for 2012 retirees after 14-year delay

Edo State has started disbursing gratuity payments to teachers and local government workers who retired in 2012, 14 years after their retirement, following a recent release of funds by the governor.

Mar 16 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carlos Medina, the retired teacher who dedicated more than 30 years to educating nearly 4,000 students in Guayaquil

Carlos Medina retired at the age of 60 after dedicating 32 years to teaching nearly 4,000 students in Guayaquil, reflecting on his impactful career and passion for education.

Mar 16 • 14:30 UTC

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