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Finland retains its title as the happiest country while New Zealand slips to 11th place in the World Happiness Report.

The Nigerian Exchange Limited's market capitalization fell below N130 trillion due to investor caution and profit-taking.

The Nigerian naira has depreciated to 1,385 per US dollar due to rising tensions in the Middle East and its consequent impact on local energy prices.

A pilot from a well-known airline has sparked controversy by publicly sharing his salary slip on social media, revealing income levels that astonished many.

Jacareí City Hall has extended the deadline for IPTU payments to April 23, 2026, following delays in the delivery of payment slips.

AC Milan lost 1-0 to Lazio, missing the opportunity to reduce Inter's lead in the Serie A title race, while Como's victory boosts their Champions League aspirations.

A 14-year-old cyclist slipped and fell into oncoming traffic in Starnberg, resulting in a minor collision with a car.

Monaco's basketball team suffered its third defeat in 21 games during the French championship, missing key player Mike James and experiencing a coaching change with the departure of Vassilis Spanoulis.

A courageous climber risks his life to save a man who slips while scaling the Alpspitze, underscoring the unpredictability and danger of winter mountaineering.

Salvatore Ferragamo's financial report reveals a significant drop in revenue, falling below one billion euros for the first time as the luxury brand struggles to adapt to changing market conditions.

Global stock markets are experiencing gains thanks to a dip in oil prices, currently influenced by President Trump's remarks regarding a potential end to the conflict in Iran.

Nicola Gratteri, the prosecutor of Naples, stirred controversy by misattributing a political stance to singer Sal Da Vinci regarding a justice reform referendum, which was later revealed to be a hoax.

A colonel from Latvia's Prison Administration is engaged in a prolonged legal dispute seeking compensation after slipping on a wet floor at work.

Daniel Ward hints at dramatic developments for his character Solomon in the upcoming episode of Death in Paradise, amidst escalating tensions as DI Mervin Wilson's investigation leads to danger.

The article provides nine practical tips for avoiding injuries from slipping on ice during winter.

The Ligue 1 standings see Racing Club de Lens closing in on Paris Saint-Germain while Marseille returns to the podium and Nice struggles at the bottom.

A landslide has blocked a key road to Andorra, resulting in a 77% drop in retail sales as French customers are unable to access the city.

Nexi's stock plummeted 16.6% after announcing a dividend plan that disappointed investors expecting higher short-term rewards.

Mexico has a financial lifeline worth $280 billion set for 2026, as reported by the Secretary of the Treasury, Edgar Amador.

A woman in India risked her life to board a moving train, slipping twice but successfully entering the coach on her third attempt.

The article discusses the dangers of slipping and falling in residential areas during fluctuating temperatures and suggests using specific materials for effective ice prevention.

Around twenty people were treated at emergency services due to slips on icy surfaces in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Due to the slipping of a railway embankment in Bavaria, regional trains between Holzkirchen and Rosenheim are temporarily replaced by bus services.

Italy is transitioning to a digital system for paying contributions for domestic workers, eliminating the need for paper slips traditionally used by employers.

Finnish users have reported seeing other people's package information and pay slips within the Postal Service's Omaposti application.

The City of Taubaté is offering a digital version of the IPTU and garbage collection tax, with a 10% discount for early payment.

The digital payment slips for the 2026 urban property tax (IPTU) in Curitiba are now available online, with physical delivery starting next week.

Donald Trump inaugurated his Peace Council, intended to stabilize Gaza, with memorable moments and off-script comments.

Norway narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth in a thrilling sprint event at the Olympics, while Sweden secured a commanding gold.

Norway narrowly missed out on a bronze medal in a thrilling sprint race at the Olympics, finishing fourth just 14 hundredths of a second behind Germany's Coletta Rydzek.

Norway's women's ski relay team narrowly missed out on a bronze medal due to struggles with transitions, as highlighted by Swedish competitors who believed their team was the strongest.

Mexican markets drop slightly at the beginning of the week while Wall Street is closed for Presidents' Day.

Tuukka Kauppinen's withdrawal has ended Finnish hopes for a quadruple victory in the Swedish Rally.

The German national ice hockey team lost its second group match at the Winter Olympics in Milan, diminishing its chances of direct qualification for the quarter-finals.

A 57-year-old man died in a collision involving a tow truck and a trailer on the BR-364 highway in Várzea Grande, Brazil, during heavy rain.

Six Republican representatives in the U.S. have defied Donald Trump by voting against his import tariffs, indicating growing dissent within the party regarding his trade policies.

Angus Taylor's resignation from the shadow cabinet signals a potential leadership spill in the Liberal party, as discussions about higher taxes for the wealthy and concerns for Australia's Winter Olympic aspirations emerge.

Police in Pará are investigating a scam involving the alteration of payment slips that resulted in significant financial losses for a company in Goiás.

In the Vysočina region of Czechia, icy road conditions led to eleven traffic accidents on a single morning.

Team USA experienced significant challenges during speedskating events at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with multiple falls impacting their performance.

Improved sentiment on global markets supports the Polish złoty's increase against major currencies, particularly the US dollar, which slips to 3.55 zł.

New measures for pensions in Italy include a reduction in the Irpef tax rate and increased social benefits for vulnerable pensioners, effective starting March 2026.

Fans of the Witcher series will have to wait until 2028 for the next installment, as reports indicate delays in both The Witcher 4 and a remake of the original game.

A wild boar entered the tracks of Metrovalencia in the commercial area near the Empalme station, causing delays on lines 1 and 2.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor slipped and fell while descending the stairs in Parliament, but fortunately did not sustain serious injuries; he shared a video of the incident along with a poetic message about his recovery.

Nigerian companies experienced a slowdown at the start of 2026, with the Purchasing Managers' Index dropping to 49.7, indicating a slight deterioration in business conditions.

The search continues for L. Simonenko, a European karate champion suspected in a murder case, who has been evading capture for two months despite an international arrest warrant being issued.

President Donald Trump humorously adopted a French accent while discussing a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron about drug pricing during a White House rural healthcare roundtable.

Harvard University has fallen in global rankings while Chinese universities are rising in prominence.

Vienna is facing severe cold with ice forming on the Danube, prompting hospitals to treat numerous injuries from slips, while city services work to keep shipping routes open.