Heckled at his party conference and facing a possible legal case from his predecessor, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure. Eko Hot Blog reports that he is running for re-election as leader of the governing party, which is divided by his rivalry with former President Jacob Zuma. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills … Read more
Starbucks is facing a three-day strike in the US, as workers engage in a bitter battle with the coffee giant over joining unions. Eko Hot Blog reports that the walkout will affect 100 stores, where workers have joined organisations over the past year despite fierce opposition from the firm. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills … Read more
The family of a Palestinian activist who died in the custody of Palestinian security forces has submitted a case to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Eko Hot Blog reports that Nizar Banat, an outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority (PA), was beaten on the head and body during a raid in June 2021 in the … Read more
Poland’s top police chief has been hurt after a gift given by Ukrainian officials exploded at his headquarters. Eko Hot Blog reports that Jarosław Szymczyk suffered minor injuries on Wednesday after opening the present at his Warsaw offices. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire Over TikTok Video Mocking … Read more
A fierce winter storm has left a trail of destruction across the southern US, devastating communities and killing three people in Louisiana. Eko Hot Blog reports that The weather has also left tens of thousands without power across six states. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire Over TikTok … Read more
Harvard University has named the first black person to lead the Ivy League university. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr Claudine Gay, who is a dean at Harvard and a democracy scholar, has been appointed as the school’s 30th president. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire Over TikTok … Read more
The US government is suing Arizona’s governor over the construction of a makeshift barrier made of shipping containers at the US-Mexico border. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Doug Ducey began building the barrier earlier this year, saying it was an attempt to “secure” the border. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver … Read more
Actor Henry Cavill has been dropped as Superman by the new bosses of DC Studios, less than two months after he announced his return to the role. Eko Hot Blog reports that Cavill said, “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, … Read more
The man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle on stage earlier this year has been jailed for nine months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chappelle was tackled in front of a stunned audience at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in May, while performing for a Netflix special. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber … Read more
At least eight people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a landslide hit a camping site in Malaysia’s Selangor state, officials say. Eko Hot Blog reports that the landslide occurred around 03:00 on Friday (19:00 GMT Thursday) just outside the hilly Genting Highlands, north of the capital Kuala Lumpur. EDITOR’S PICKS New … Read more
Former US President Donald Trump has launched a collection of digital trading cards depicting him in various guises, including a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr Trump said, “These limited edition cards feature amazing ART of my Life & Career!” EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: … Read more
US households are once again able to order free at-home Covid-19 tests as the government attempts to limit the spread of the virus this winter. Eko Hot Blog reports that the White House said up to four rapid tests could be ordered from the government website CovidTests.gov. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber … Read more
The High Court in Barbados has struck out colonial-era laws that criminalised gay sex. Eko Hot Blog reports that the previous laws, while rarely invoked, demanded a life sentence for those found guilty of having consensual same-sex relations. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire Over TikTok Video Mocking … Read more
The Charity Commission has granted consent for the University of Cambridge to return 116 artefacts to Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the objects, known as the Benin Bronzes, were taken by British armed forces during the sacking of Benin City in 1897, the university said. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver … Read more
The UK government is cutting the money it gives councils for helping Ukrainian refugees by almost half, blaming pressures on public finances. Eko Hot Blog reports that Councils will receive £5,900 – down from £10,500 – for each Ukrainian refugee who arrives in their area. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: … Read more
A court in Turkey has sentenced the mayor of Istanbul to more than two-and-a-half years in prison for insulting public officials in a speech. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ekrem Imamoglu was accused of the offence after saying those who annulled local elections in 2019 were “fools”. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber … Read more
Four people detained by police investigating an alleged bribery scandal involving World Cup host Qatar are to remain in custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that they were detained last Friday as Belgian investigators found bags containing €1.5m (£1.3m) in a flat, a house and a suitcase at a hotel. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been denied bail by a judge in the Bahamas. Eko Hot Blog reports that US authorities charged Mr Bankman-Fried with “one of the biggest financial frauds in US history” on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire … Read more
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, best known as the dancing DJ and sidekick on The Ellen Show, has died by suicide at 40. Eko Hot Blog reports that the TV star’s wife, Allison Holker Boss said he was “the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans”. EDITOR’S PICKS New … Read more
A Twitter account that tracked Elon Musk’s private jet has been suspended for violating unspecified Twitter rules. Eko Hot Blog reports that the @ElonJet account had more than half a million followers. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire Over TikTok Video Mocking Maternity Patients Florida: Teacher Fired After … Read more