Ukraine had initially joined Spain and Portugal’s bid in October Morocco was the first African side to reach the semi-finals at World Cup 2022 Morocco missed out to South Africa in the race to host the 2010 World Cup Eko Hot Blog reports that Morocco say they have joined Spain and Portugal in a three-way … Read more
Australia, UK and US form a security alliance to combat China’s military expansion China is feeling threatened by the alliance Both UK and China have announced an increase in military budget Eko Hot Blog reports that China has reacted with predictable anger to this week’s official announcement of the so-called Aukus pact. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly … Read more
SVB had been trying to raise money to plug a loss from the sale of assets affected by higher interest rates Word of the troubles led customers to race to withdraw funds, leading to a cash crisis Bank shares in the US, Asia and Europe slumped following the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank Eko … Read more
Nearly 90,000 customers are without power in New York Over 3,000 flights in the US have been delayed Mud slides were reported near Santa Cruz Eko Hot Blog reports that Intense storms are slamming into both coasts of the US on Tuesday, bringing more rain, flooding and mud slides to California, and high winds and … Read more
He and his brother have been detained since December They are being charged with rape, people trafficking and forming an organised crime group Mr Tate is to remain in custody until 29 March Eko Hot Blog reports that A Romanian court has rejected the latest application for bail by Andrew Tate. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist … Read more
This is due to the success of the four-team format at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar The move expands the competition from its projected 80 matches to 104 The move was approved at Fifa’s council meeting in Rwanda Eko Hot Blog reports that Fifa has switched the format for the expanded 2026 World Cup … Read more
The unmanned US aircraft crashed into the Black Sea The military says the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace Two Russian jets tried to intercept it Eko Hot Blog reports that A Russian fighter jet has collided with a US drone, causing the unmanned US aircraft to crash into the Black Sea, … Read more
Police fired tear gas shells to disperse the supporters The supporters threw stones and bricks The opposition leader is facing allegations he unlawfully sold state gifts while in office Eko Hot Blog reports that Supporters of Pakistan’s main opposition leader Imran Khan have clashed with police outside his home as officers try to arrest him. … Read more
Thousands of tonnes of rubbish sit abandoned on the streets The workers are striking over the Macron government’s proposals to raise the pension age from 62 to 64 Authorities are prioritising intervention for public safety Eko Hot Blog reports that The bins are overflowing in large areas of Paris a week into a strike by … Read more
They are collecting geological data and carrying out detailed assessments They want to know why so many buildings collapsed during the earthquake Turkey is also carrying out its own extensive investigation into the quake Eko Hot Blog reports that Structural and civil engineers from the UK have travelled to Turkey to help to investigate the … Read more
It was watched by an average of 18.7 million people in the US It was viewed by 10.4 million people in 2021 It was viewed by 16.6 million in 2022 Eko Hot Blog reports that The 95th Academy Awards were watched by an average of 18.7 million people in the US, a 12% increase over … Read more
He’s set to visit both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland He said this at a joint press conference in California with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak The pair met in Point Loma naval base to unveil details of a nuclear submarine deal Eko Hot Blog reports that US President Joe Biden has said he … Read more
He said this In an interview with The Daily Show He said federal laws should be passed to ban states from curbing trans rights It comes amid an uptick in anti-trans bills being debated in Republican-controlled states Eko Hot Blog reports that US President Joe Biden has described changes to gender laws and treatment in … Read more
Defence spending will rise by nearly £5bn over the next two years Mr Sunak was speaking in California, where he held talks with his US and Australian counterparts They were fine tuning the details of a UK-US pact to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines Eko Hot Blog reports that China “represents a challenge to the … Read more
He died last Friday from old age He helped turn 7-Eleven convenience stores into a global business empire There are more than 83,000 7-Eleven stores around the world Eko Hot Blog reports that Japanese billionaire Masatoshi Ito, who helped turn 7-Eleven convenience stores into a global business empire, has died aged 98. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly … Read more
They were stopped by barbed wire and US border agents in riot gear The group was of mostly Venezuelan nationals The incident prompted criticism from Republican leaders Eko Hot Blog reports that Hundreds of migrants tried to rush into the United States from Mexico on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With Annie: My Love-hate Experience … Read more
The lawsuit heavily relies on text messages between his ex-wife and the women He is seeking $1m (£800,000) in damages It is the first such lawsuit in the state Eko Hot Blog reports that A Texas man is suing three women for helping his now-ex-wife obtain pills to have an abortion last year. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The storm has hit southern Africa for the second time in a month Strong winds and rains continue to cause severe destruction Victims taken to hospital had injuries caused by falling trees, landslides and flash floods Eko Hot Blog reports that More than 60 bodies have been recovered in Malawi’s main commercial hub of Blantyre … Read more
The project will create thousands of jobs and revenue for locals Opponents of the project fear its climate and wildlife impact Alaska lawmakers have defended it as a contribution to US energy independence Eko Hot Blog reports that US President Joe Biden has approved a major oil and gas drilling project in Alaska that faced … Read more
The nationalities of the victims hasn’t been identified Emergency responders from several agencies found two overturned boats Rescuers did not find any survivors Eko Hot Blog reports that At least eight people have died after two boats capsized off the California coast, emergency services have said. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With Annie: My Love-hate Experience … Read more