France: Unions Stage Mass Strikes To Protest Macron’s Retirement Age Rise

Intercity and commuter train services are expected to be badly disrupted. Many schools and other public services will be shut. At Orly airport in Paris, one in five flights has been cancelled. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Macron’s reform programme faces a make-or-break moment, as French unions stage a day of mass strikes and … Read more

Germany: ‘Greta Thunberg’s Detainment Wasn’t Just For Cameras’- Police

A viral post falsely claimed the climate activist being held by police was “all set up for the cameras”. The viral video shows the climate campaigner flanked by police officers on either side. The video of her being removed by police has gained millions of views. Eko Hot Blog reports that German police have denied … Read more

UK: King Charles Orders Diversion Of Crown Estate Funds To Wider Public Good

The Crown Estate is an independently-run, commercial business. The Sovereign  Grant, which pays the running costs of the Royal Household, is currently based on 25% of Crown Estate profits. Profits will see a big increase with payments from six new wind farms. Eko Hot Blog reports that King Charles has asked for a surge in … Read more

Microsoft Sacks 10,000 Workers

Microsoft has announced that it will lay off 10,000 employees over economic uncertainties. The company is taking a $1.2 billion charge in the fiscal second quarter that will result in a negative impact of 12 cents to earnings per share. The reduction comes after demand for cloud computing and collaboration services rose. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Italian Involved In EU Corruption Scandal Probe Agrees To Tell All

The former member of the European Parliament is one of four suspects being held in Belgium. Qatar has strenuously denied that it tried to gain influence through gifts and money Morocco has also strongly rejected allegations that it sought influence on issues Eko Hot Blog reports that an alleged leader of a criminal network involved … Read more

US: Porn Star Declared Mentally Unfit For Sex Crimes Trial

Mr Jeremy was indicted on 34 counts of sexual assault Mr Jeremy became one of the most prolific performers in the adult film industry during a career that began in the 1970s. Prosecutors said he attacked 21 women Eko Hot Blog reports that US adult film star Ron Jeremy has been declared mentally incompetent to … Read more

Check Out The Whooping Amount Netflix Is Willing To Pay Flight Attendants

The overall market range for this role is typically $60,000 – $385,000. The advert added that the team “helps Netflix reach the world more efficiently and effectively” The company is scheduled to announce its earnings for the last three months of 2022 on Thursday Eko Hot Blog reports that Netflix is hiring a flight attendant … Read more

China: Marvel Movies Return To Box Office After Almost 4-Year Ban

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrives on 7 February Chinese Officials never explained the reason for the ban The ban began at a time when tensions between the US and China reached a high amid a trade war Eko Hot Blog reports that after almost four years Marvel movies are returning to the Chinese box office, … Read more

$415m Of Crypto Stolen By Hackers- FTX

About $323m was hacked from its international exchange $90m was hacked from its US platform since the firm filed for bankruptcy FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been accused of stealing billions of dollars from FTX users Eko Hot Blog reports that collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX says that around $415m (£338m) of crypto has been stolen … Read more

Actor Jeremy Renner Discharged From Hospital After Snowplow Accident

The accident happened near Mt. Rose Highway in Reno, Nevada Renner had blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries from the accident Renner has been keeping fans updated on his progress since he was hospitalized Eko Hot Blog reports that Actor Jeremy Renner is out of the hospital and back at home after he was run … Read more

Celebrities Test Positive For Covid In The Wake Of The Glitz And Glamour Of Golden Globes Award Ceremony

Several stars announced they had contracted the virus in the days following the awards. The Critics Choice Awards required Covid-19 tests for attendees as the list of dropouts grew. Public health experts say they are not surprised by the recent woes facing Hollywood’s award-show elite. Eko Hot Blog reports that a number of celebrities have … Read more

Philippine: Journalist Maria Ressa Acquitted Of Tax Evasion

Ms Ressa, who founded Rappler, has been the target of legal cases launched by the Philippine government. In January 2018, the Philippine government had also revoked Rappler’s operating licence. Ms Ressa was previously convicted of libel Eko Hot Blog reports that a Philippine court has acquitted journalist Maria Ressa and news outlet Rappler of tax … Read more

Italy: Mafia Boss Matteo Messina Denaro Arrested In Sicily

He is alleged to be a boss of the notorious Cosa Nostra Mafia The Mafia boss also oversaw racketeering, illegal waste dumping, money laundering, and drug trafficking His arrest will be an unexpected sign of hope that the Mafia can be eradicated Eko Hot Blog reports that Italy’s most-wanted Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has … Read more

US: New Monument Dedicated To MLK And Coretta Scott King Unveiled

Just a few days before what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.’s 94th birthday, “Embrace,” a monument dedicated to King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, has been unveiled in Boston, where they first met. Eko Hot Blog reports that the enormous monument was unveiled on Friday, according to a blog post from Embrace … Read more

Germany: Police Remove Climate Activists Delaying Coal Mine Expansion

German police say they have removed almost all climate activists from a German village that will be destroyed to allow the expansion of a coal mine. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hundreds of officers cleared around 300 activists from Lützerath in an operation that began on Wednesday. Police say they removed activists waiting in treehouses, … Read more

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