Max Verstappen wins first F1 world title after dramatic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ending EKO HOT BLOG reports that Max Verstappen won his first Formula One World Championship on Sunday, defeating Lewis Hamilton in a contentious season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This season was hailed as one of the best in the … Read more
At least three dead, 6 missing after building collapses in Ravanusa, Italy EKO HOT BLOG report that according to the Civil Protection Department in Sicily, at least three persons were killed and at least six others were missing when multiple buildings in the southern Italian town of Ravanusa fell early Sunday morning. Authorities said that … Read more
Russia’s Putin told Biden he would ‘really like’ to meet EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a video clip released by Russian state TV on Sunday from the leaders’ virtual call on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin told his US counterpart Joe Biden that he would “really like” to meet for more talks. In … Read more
It would be a “miracle” to find anyone else alive under the debris… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States President, Joe Biden has pledged support to states affected by a swarm of devastating tornadoes that demolished homes, levelled businesses and left at least 100 people feared dead. Describing the tornadoes as likely “one … Read more
Activists have called on the global community to starve the military of aid EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudanese protesters are urging world powers not to resume development aid to their government for fear of legitimising the October 25 coup and spoiling their country’s transition to democracy. Talk of restoring aid picked up after Prime … Read more
YouTube Star Takes Own Life Over Hateful Messages EKO HOT BLOG reports that a YouTube star is said to have committed suicide after receiving nasty remarks. Kristina ‘Kika’ Dukic, 21, was discovered dead at her home in Belgrade, Serbia, on December 8 following “years” of suspected internet harassment. Natasa, the internet star who had over … Read more
Over 50 dead as tornado wreaks havoc in U.S. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a devastating outbreak of tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky and other U.S. states late Friday and early Saturday is “likely” to have killed 50 people. The Washington Post reported that the dead could be “significantly north of that,” citing Kentucky Governor … Read more
Missing mom of four allegedly stabbed 20 times by husband after he learned of an alleged affair EKO HOT BLOG reports that authorities revealed Friday that a Long Island mother of four who went missing about three weeks ago was brutally stabbed 20 times by her husband after he discovered she was having an affair. … Read more
US small arms and ammo arrive in Ukraine as Pentagon details troops to train country’s military EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a State Department official in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, a portion of a $60 million security assistance package, including small arms and ammunition, was delivered to Ukraine on Thursday, but a … Read more
The UK has one of Europe’s highest death tolls from the virus, at 146,255, while death rates have not risen in the last week EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom on Friday saw the highest number of Covid infections since January, a senior minister said Friday, as the government seeks to slow the … Read more
A UK judge said he was satisfied with a package of assurances given by the US about the conditions of the detention of Assange… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has won an appeal at Britain’s High Court over the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Friday’s ruling, which overturns an earlier … Read more
New Zealand plans to ban smoking for the next generation EKO HOT BLOG reports New Zealand intends to make smoking illegal for the next generation so that they will never be able to legally purchase tobacco in the country. The legal age for purchasing tobacco will be gradually raised to 18 under proposed new law, … Read more
The case was found at Manor Community Primary School in Swanscombe, Kent EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Omicron COVID-19 variant has been discovered in a primary school in England for the first time. Public health chiefs have urged all parents to get their kids at the school tested before returning to classes. The case … Read more
Pakistani Taliban declares end to ceasefire EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taliban militants in Pakistan proclaimed the end of a month-long truce negotiated with the help of the Afghan Taliban, accusing the government of violating provisions such as prisoner release and the creation of negotiation committees. The Pakistani Taliban, or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), are a … Read more
The truck was reportedly speeding when it flipped on a sharp bend and hit a pedestrian bridge on a main road… EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 53 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the truck they were being transported in crashed in southern Mexico, authorities say. More than 100 people, … Read more
Trump has given this court no legal reason to cast aside President Biden’s assessment of the Executive Branch interests at stake… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a federal appeals court Thursday ruled against former President Donald Trump in his effort to block his White House records from being released to the House select committee investigating … Read more
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and Wife Carrie Welcome Baby Girl at London Hospital EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie welcomed a healthy baby girl on Thursday morning, December 9, months after revealing that they were expecting their second child. Boris and his wife announced the birth … Read more
China and Russia attack Biden’s ‘so-called’ Summit of Democracy EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chinese and Russian state media are going all out to trash the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy, which is taking place this week, labeling it hypocritical. In a flurry of tweets, Chinese diplomats refer to the gathering as a “so-called” … Read more
…the data indicates the variant is “efficiently transmitting, and probably more efficiently transmitting even than the Delta variant” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that early data indicates that the Omicron COVID-19 variant may more easily reinfect people who have already had the virus or been vaccinated than previous … Read more
Australia, UK and Canada join US in a diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada have announced that they will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced during … Read more