Some 50 women have been abducted by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, local officials say. Eko Hot Blog reports that Residents in Arbinda said two groups of women were taken as they were out gathering leaves and wild fruits because of a severe food shortage. A small number managed to escape and raise the … Read more
Gunmen have killed Ex-Afghan MP Mursal Nabizada at her home in Kabul. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Afghan MP, Mursal Nabizada, and her bodyguard have been shot dead at her home in the capital Kabul, Afghan police have said. Mursal Nabizada, 32, was one of the few female MPs who stayed in Kabul … Read more
A plane crash in Nepal on Sunday killed at least 68 people. The aircraft was conveying 72 people. The crash was Nepal’s deadliest in 30 years. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nepal government official has confirmed that at least 68 people were killed Sunday when an aircraft went down near the city of Pokhara … Read more
A plane crash killed 40 people in Nepal on Sunday. The aircraft was conveying 72 people. Authorities are yet to find survivors. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nepal authorities have confirmed the death of at least 40 people after an aircraft crashed in the country on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Couple For Brutally Beating … Read more
Today the River Jordan lacks its biblical proportions, but some 200,000 visitors still flock to the traditional spot for Christian baptisms in Jordan in a typical year. Eko Hot Blog reports that groups from the US and Europe take turns to dip cautiously in the narrow breadth of muddy water and photograph themselves along the … Read more
Mexico has brought into force one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws by enacting a total ban on smoking in public places. Eko Hot Blog reports that the step, which was first approved in 2021, also includes a ban on tobacco advertising. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In Biden’s Private … Read more
A California deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday, the second such fatality in two weeks, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said. Eko Hot Blog reports that Darnell Calhoun, 30, leaves behind a pregnant wife and a grieving community still reeling from the December 29 killing of Deputy Isaiah Cordero during … Read more
Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has refused to step down despite weeks of anti-government protests rocking the deeply divided country. Eko Hot Blog reports that she said in a live televised address on Friday night,”I will not resign. My commitment is with Peru.” EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In Biden’s Private … Read more
Ty Several luxury cars have been seized from British-American influencer Andrew Tate’s property in Bucharest. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr Tate was detained alongside his brother Tristan last month as part of an investigation into allegations of human trafficking and rape, which they deny. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found … Read more
China has reported 60,000 Covid-related deaths in just over a month, the first major death toll released since the country stopped its zero-Covid policy. Eko Hot Blog reports that China has been widely accused of underreporting coronavirus deaths, despite evidence of hospitals and crematoriums being overrun. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files … Read more
Thousands of Tunisians have demonstrated against President Kais Saied as the country faces a deepening political and economic crisis. Eko Hot Blog reports that a crowd gathered in the capital Tunis to demand the end of his government. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In Biden’s Private Office Mali Pardons Ivory … Read more
Three women and a seven-year-old girl have been injured in a shooting close to a church in central London. Eko Hot Blog reports that police responded to reports shots were fired from a moving vehicle, while a funeral took place at St Aloysius R.C. Church, in Euston, at about 13:30 GMT. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice … Read more
A song by Shakira about her ex-partner Gerard Pique cheating on her has broken YouTube records. Eko Hot Blog reports that the video for Out of Your League has been watched more than 63 million times in 24 hours, making it the most-watched Latin song in that time period. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates … Read more
Prince Harry claims he had enough material for “two books”, and did not include some things in his memoir because his father and brother would never forgive him. Eko Hot Blog reports that He said there were some things “I just don’t want the world to know”. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified … Read more
GA staff member at the Virginia school where a six-year-old boy allegedly shot his teacher last week had been alerted before the shooting that the child might have a weapon, an official said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the boy’s bag was searched, but no weapon was found, Richneck Elementary school superintendent George Parker told … Read more
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman’s body was found in Dublin on Friday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the victim, aged in her 40s, is believed to have been stabbed at an apartment at Royal Canal Park. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In Biden’s … Read more
Brazil’s Supreme Court has agreed to include right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro in its investigation into the storming of government buildings in Brasília. Eko Hot Blog reports that it is the first time that Mr. Bolsonaro has been named among those potentially responsible for the 8 January riots. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially … Read more
Justin Roiland, co-creator of TV programme Rick and Morty, is facing domestic violence charges stemming from an incident with a girlfriend in 2020. Eko Hot Blog reports that details of the two-year-old case were first made public on Thursday, however, the charging document that describes the alleged crimes remains sealed. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department … Read more
A police officer in Budapest has died after a man allegedly stabbed him while trying to escape arrest on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Police were called to a flat in District XI of Hungary’s capital at about 22:10 CET (21:10 GMT) to reports a man was attempting to enter it. EDITOR’S PICKS US: … Read more
Argentina saw prices almost double last year as the country’s annual inflation rate hit its highest level in more than 30 years. Eko Hot Blog reports that Official figures show consumer prices jumped by 94.8% in the 12 months to the end of December. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In … Read more