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Ukrainian Robot Evacuates Elderly Woman from Combat Zone
Politicsukrainska-pravdaindex-hr2d ago2 sources

Ukrainian Robot Evacuates Elderly Woman from Combat Zone

Ukrainian forces successfully used a ground robot to evacuate a 77-year-old woman from a "grey zone" amidst ongoing fighting. This innovative rescue operation highlights the use of technology in dangerous situations.

Samsung Heiress's Ex-Husband Jailed for Elder Abuse
WorldKorea Herald3d ago

Samsung Heiress's Ex-Husband Jailed for Elder Abuse

Im Woo-jae, former consultant at Samsung Electro-Mechanics and ex-husband of Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin, has been imprisoned after being found guilty of involvement in confining and assaulting an elderly woman.

FinanceNHK World21d ago

Elderly Woman Defrauded of ¥1.2 Billion in Japan by Impersonators

An 80-year-old woman in Ehime Prefecture was scammed out of approximately 1.2 billion yen by individuals who posed as police officers and prosecutors, claiming her account was being used for money laundering. Police are investigating the incident as a special fraud case.

Elderly Woman on Trial for Arson in Crete
Worldnewsbeast21d ago

Elderly Woman on Trial for Arson in Crete

An elderly woman is again on trial in Heraklion, Crete, for setting fire to the house where she lived with her bedridden husband, an incident that previously shocked the local and national community.

Robot ‘arrested’ after elderly woman startled and sent to hospital in Macau
TechnologySCMP1mo ago

Robot ‘arrested’ after elderly woman startled and sent to hospital in Macau

An elderly woman was taken to hospital in Macau after being “frightened” by a humanoid robot that abruptly appeared behind her before it was escorted away by police, prompting social media users to joke it had been “arrested”. According to authorities, the woman, who was on her phone at the time, was startled when she suddenly noticed the robot behind her near the Lok Yeung Fa Yuen residential complex in Patane last Thursday. Video circulating online shows the woman angrily confronting the ro...

Elderly Woman Robbed in Lamia, Greece
Worldiefimerida2mo ago

Elderly Woman Robbed in Lamia, Greece

An 83-year-old woman was dragged along the street in Nea Magnisia, Lamia, Greece, during an attempted bag snatching while she was on her way to church.

Toxic Rain Follows Ukrainian Strike on Russian Oil Refinery
WorldNYTFTnzz+33tagesschauukrainska-pravdaaftonbladetberlingskele-figaroder-standardirozhlasorf+25 more4d ago36 sources

Toxic Rain Follows Ukrainian Strike on Russian Oil Refinery

A Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil refinery near the Black Sea has reportedly caused toxic black rain and air pollution in the nearby town of Tuapse. Russian officials have acknowledged the hazardous conditions days after the attack, with the refinery burning for several days.

Three Arrested in Greece for Elderly Woman Scam
Worldiefimeridanaftemporiki4d ago2 sources

Three Arrested in Greece for Elderly Woman Scam

Three individuals have been arrested in Katerini, Greece, for allegedly posing as accountants and defrauding an elderly woman of approximately 54,000 to 55,000 euros. The stolen money was reportedly recovered during the arrests.

Elderly Woman Scammed by Fake Police in Warsaw
Worldtvn246d ago

Elderly Woman Scammed by Fake Police in Warsaw

An 83-year-old resident of Warsaw's Włochy district fell victim to a scam by individuals posing as police officers, who convinced her to hand over money and jewelry; two suspects have been arrested.

Woman Charged Decades After Newborn's Death
CultureFox NewsThe Independenttmz13d ago3 sources

Woman Charged Decades After Newborn's Death

A 65-year-old Arizona woman has been arrested and charged with the murder of her newborn child, whose body was found abandoned 45 years ago. The arrest comes after decades of investigation into the cold case.

Elderly woman dies in Patras apartment fire
Worldiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast17d ago3 sources

Elderly woman dies in Patras apartment fire

A 92-year-old woman was found dead after being trapped in a burning apartment on the 5th floor of a building in Psilalonia, Patras, Greece.

Elderly Woman Dies in Skopje House Fire
Culturemkd-mk23d ago

Elderly Woman Dies in Skopje House Fire

An 87-year-old woman from Skopje was found deceased in her home in the Šuto Orizari area, having suffocated in a fire that had previously occurred. Police reported the incident, which happened around 10:50 AM yesterday.

Elderly Woman Defrauded in Pella, Suspect Arrested
Worldiefimerida24d ago

Elderly Woman Defrauded in Pella, Suspect Arrested

An elderly woman in Pella, Greece, was defrauded of 146 gold pounds and approximately 4,000 euros by individuals posing as officials imposing a fine for undeclared valuables, leading to the arrest of a 35-year-old suspect.

Elderly Woman Defrauded in Street Scam in Klaipėda
delfi-lt1mo ago

Elderly Woman Defrauded in Street Scam in Klaipėda

An elderly resident of Klaipėda lost a significant amount of savings after falling victim to a street scam by a Russian-speaking woman who claimed to help with a 'relative's injury'.

Fake Bosnian Police Officers Arrested in Makarska, Croatia
Worldindex-hr1mo ago

Fake Bosnian Police Officers Arrested in Makarska, Croatia

Two 26-year-old Bosnian and Herzegovinian citizens were arrested in Makarska, Croatia, and handed over to a detention supervisor. They are suspected of impersonating police officers and attempting to defraud an elderly woman of 30,000 euros on Monday.

Off-duty firefighter saves elderly lady while visiting childhood home
HealthKorea Herald1mo ago

Off-duty firefighter saves elderly lady while visiting childhood home

A 44-year-old firefighter provided emergency care for an elderly woman he encountered during the Lunar New Year holidays, Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters said Friday. Capt. Lee Hyeong-eun of the Eunpyeong Fire Station was visiting his childhood home in Incheon on Feb. 18, when he saw the victim fall backwards and hit her head on the floor. He called emergency services and provided emergency medical assistance by supporting her spine to prevent additional damage. Officials said Le

'Woman as 1st customer is bad luck': Jeju restaurant sparks sexism complaints
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

'Woman as 1st customer is bad luck': Jeju restaurant sparks sexism complaints

A controversy has been brewing over an alleged sexual discrimination of a popular beef soup joint on Jeju Island, where the owner was accused making disparaging comments about female customers. Those who visited the restaurant, which specializes in gomtang, a Korean-style soup made by boiling beef bones and intestines, said the elderly woman who owned the place discriminated against women. One person said she was forced to wait outside for an hour because the owner insisted it was bad luck for t

Elderly Woman Dies in Dublin Shopping Centre Car Park Crash
WorldNHK Worlddelfi-ltirish-times+2irish-independentthe-journal1d ago5 sources

Elderly Woman Dies in Dublin Shopping Centre Car Park Crash

An elderly woman in her 80s has died after a car crashed into a wall in a Dublin shopping centre car park. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred in the south Dublin area.

Elderly Woman Defrauded of Gold and Cash in Kastoria
FinanceTimes of Indiaiefimeridanaftemporiki9d ago3 sources

Elderly Woman Defrauded of Gold and Cash in Kastoria

A 93-year-old woman in Kastoria, Greece, was defrauded of gold coins and €1,000 by a scam involving a "collector" and a fake doctor. The incident caused significant distress over telephone scams targeting the elderly in the region.

Elderly Woman Murdered, Man Drowns in Lithuania
Worlddelfi-lt9d ago

Elderly Woman Murdered, Man Drowns in Lithuania

An elderly woman was tragically murdered in Plungė, while in a separate incident, the body of a drowned man was recovered in the Vilkaviškis district. These two distinct tragic events occurred in Lithuania.

Irish Police Target 'Black Axe' Romance Fraud Network
Politicsirish-independent19d ago

Irish Police Target 'Black Axe' Romance Fraud Network

Specialist detectives from the Gardaí have conducted their latest arrest operation targeting the 'Black Axe' crime network. This action is part of a long-running investigation into romance fraud, following an elderly woman being scammed out of a six-figure sum.

Elderly Woman Crushed to Death by SUV in India
WorldTimes of Indiandtv22d ago2 sources

Elderly Woman Crushed to Death by SUV in India

A 75-year-old woman in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, was tragically crushed to death against a wall by an SUV that unexpectedly rolled backward. CCTV footage captured the incident.