WhatsApp has refused to comply if asked to weaken the privacy of encrypted messages It said it could stop providing services in the UK if the bill required it to scan messages The Online Safety Bill is majorly meant to protect children against abuse or predators Eko Hot Blog reports that WhatsApp says it would … Read more
This comes after a woman who was thrown out of an open-air pool for sunbathing topless took legal action Authorities agreed they had been victims of discrimination All visitors to Berlin’s pools are now entitled to go topless Eko Hot Blog reports that Women will soon be allowed to swim topless in Berlin’s public pools, … Read more
Protesters fought against a Russian-style law’s passage through parliament Under the bill, non-government groups and media would be targeted if they take over 20% of funding from abroad The ruling party succumbed to the people’s will and pulled down the bill Eko Hot Blog reports that Georgia’s ruling party has said it will withdraw a … Read more
This will be done in an attempt to cut cost The delay will affect sections from Manchester to Crewe and Birmingham to Crewe The project is grappling with the rising cost of materials due to the high rate of inflation Eko Hot Blog reports that The government is set to announce that construction of certain … Read more
He fell at a private dinner in a Washington DC Hotel He suffered from polio as a child which made him less mobile than other children his age He had previously suffered a fall in early August 2019 where he fractured his shoulder Eko Hot Blog reports that US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has … Read more
His name is Mohammad Dawood Muzammil Investigation is underway as the cause of the blast is still unknown No group or person has claimed responsibility for the blast Eko Hot Blog reports that The Taliban governor of Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province has been killed in an explosion in his office. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With … Read more
Project Clover will see a separate security company monitor data flows TikTok plans to make it harder to identify individual users in data The European Commission has banned the app from staff devices Eko Hot Blog reports that TikTok has launched security measures to allay concerns it could be made to share user data with … Read more
Gulf Cartel is believed to be responsible for the attack A video of the kidnapping shows the four Americans being loaded into a pickup truck by heavily armed men Two Americans died during this incident Eko Hot Blog reports that Two Americans who were kidnapped at gunpoint in Matamoros, Mexico last week are being treated … Read more
Four people died in the collision Three of the four victims have been identified Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash Eko Hot Blog reports that Two small planes crashed into each other over a lake in central Florida on Tuesday, killing all four people onboard, authorities said. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With … Read more
These strikes have reportedly hit residential buildings and infrastructure The attacks have caused power blackouts in several areas No casualties have been reported Eko Hot Blog reports that Russia has carried out a series of missile strikes across Ukraine, hitting residential buildings and infrastructure in Kharkiv and Odesa, Ukrainian officials say. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist … Read more
His name is Pawlo Albanskyj Cannabis with street value if £300,000 was found in his two suitcases Sentence was deferred until next month for background reports Eko Hot Blog reports that a Canadian was caught with drugs worth almost £300,000 in his luggage after landing at Aberdeen International Airport, a court has heard. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eight names are absent from the list These missing names are as a result of issues encountered during the election in some states INEC has announced that supplementary election will be held in the affected states Eko Hot Blog reports that The complete list of candidates for the 10th Senate has been made public by … Read more
Kemal Kilicdaroglu leads the main secular opposition party Economic crisis and errors during last month’s earthquake may make the president more vulnerable Polls suggest a tight race after two decades of the president’s authoritarian rule Eko Hot Blog reports that Turkey’s often divided opposition parties have come together to choose a single candidate to face … Read more
His name is Francisco Severo Torres Passengers on-board tackled Mr Torres after he attacked a flight attendant Mr Torres has been banned from flying on United Eko Hot Blog reports that A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly disarmed an aircraft door mid-flight and attempted to stab a flight attendant, US officials … Read more
US authorities are seeking Rossi’s extradition over allegations of rape and sexual assault A hearing was due to begin into whether he should be sent back to face trial A preliminary hearing will now be held on 20 April Eko Hot Blog reports that The man a Scottish court has ruled is US fugitive Nicholas … Read more
Incidents have been reported in at least 15 cities More than 1,000 girls at dozens of schools have been affected by unexplained illnesses The first known case was reported at a school in the Shia holy city of Qom on 30 November Eko Hot Blog reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called … Read more
Firefighters have reported battling 10-15m (49ft) high flames Dry thunderstorms are deemed possible across eastern NSW, which could spark new fires The hot and dry conditions are expected to last until Wednesday Eko Hot Blog reports that Dozens of bushfires burning across Australia’s east coast could get worse as a severe heatwave continues, fire services … Read more
The fire began last week at a local waste management plant Residents have been advised to remain indoors Schools are to be shut for younger children Eko Hot Blog reports that Indian firefighters are trying to put out a fire at a waste plant which has led to a toxic smoke cover over many areas … Read more
Police are investigating if the fire was an act of sabotage One man has been detained The blaze started at about 14:45 local time Sunday Eko Hot Blog reports that Bangladesh authorities are investigating the cause of a massive fire in a Rohingya refugee camp which has left 12,000 people without shelter. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly … Read more
The slew of proposed measures will apply to anyone arriving on UK shores in a small boat The Refugee Council has criticised the plans and says thousands of people will be left stranded Further details are expected to be announced by the government on Tuesday Eko Hot Blog reports that Channel migrants will be removed … Read more