Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the country’s Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wearing shirts in the bright yellow and green of Brazil’s flag they vandalised the buildings that house its key democratic institutions. Why is this happening? EDITOR’S PICKS US: House … Read more
An Iowa woman who was believed to be the oldest living person in the U.S. has died at the age of 115. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bessie Laurena Hendricks, of Lake City, died Tuesday at the Shady Oaks Care Center, according to Lampe & Powers Funeral Home in Lake City. Hendricks celebrated her 115th … Read more
Single-use items like plastic cutlery, plates, and trays will be banned in England, the government has confirmed. Eko Hot Blog reports that it is not clear when the ban will come into effect, but it follows similar moves already made by Scotland and Wales. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices … Read more
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro breached security barriers set up by the Armed Forces on Sunday and gained access to the country’s congressional building, the Supreme Court and the Planalto Presidential Palace, according to images shown in Brazilian media. Eko Hot Blog reports that Footage showed massive crowds in the capital of Brasília … Read more
A collision between two buses in central Senegal has left 40 people dead and dozens injured. Eko Hot Blog reports that preliminary investigations suggested that one of the buses suffered a burst tyre and collided head-on with an oncoming bus, officials said. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court … Read more
German police have taken into custody a 32-year-old Iranian citizen suspected of having procured deadly poisons cyanide and ricin to commit an “Islamist-motivated” attack, authorities in western Germany said on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that The residence of the suspect in the city of Castrop-Rauxel was searched as part of the investigation, according to … Read more
A Connecticut state representative was killed overnight in a wrong-way highway crash after having attended the governor’s inaugural ball and his own swearing-in ceremony for a third term, House Democratic Leaders said. Eko Hot Blog reports that Quentin Williams, a Democrat from Middletown known as “Q,” died in the crash on Route 9 in Cromwell. … Read more
China has taken down more than 1,000 social media accounts – some with millions of followers – that criticised the government’s Covid policies. Eko Hot Blog reports that Social media platform Weibo said it had suspended or banned accounts for what it described as personal attacks against Chinese Covid specialists. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of … Read more
A six-year-old boy has been detained by police after shooting a teacher in the US state of Virginia, officers say. Eko Hot Blog reports that the shooting happened shortly after 14:00 local time (19:00 GMT) at Richneck Elementary School in the city of Newport News, Chief Steve Drew said. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps … Read more
A severe cold wave has gripped many parts of northern India, with temperatures plummeting to -6C (21F) in Indian-administered Kashmir. The famous Dal Lake, as seen in the picture above, has partially frozen, making it hard for boatmen to ferry passengers and tourists. Eko Hot Blog reports that Water pipelines have frozen in some parts … Read more
Six journalists in South Sudan have been arrested over the circulation of footage appearing to show President Salva Kiir wetting himself, media rights groups say. Eko Hot Blog reports that in December, a video shared on social media appeared to show Mr Kiir urinating on himself as the national anthem played at a function. EDITOR’S … Read more
Kevin McCarthy has been elected the US House Speaker after a historic 15th vote. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Kevin McCarthy has been elected as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives after four days of negotiations and 15 rounds of voting. EDITOR’S PICKS NBA Leadership Visits Lagos Attorney-general Amid Prosecution Of … Read more
The partner of a US Capitol Police officer who died a day after the 6 January 2021 riot has sued Donald Trump for wrongful death. Eko Hot Blog reports that the lawsuit filed on Thursday says Trump “intentionally riled up the crowd” that attacked Brian Sicknick. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From … Read more
Police in Kenya are investigating the death of young fashion designer and LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba after his body was found dumped in a metal box by the roadside near the town of Eldoret. Eko Hot Blog reports that the motive for the killing is unknown, a police spokesperson is quoted in the Star newspaper … Read more
A stream of sensational claims and accusations from Prince Harry’s autobiography, Spare, have been leaked. Eko Hot Blog reports that The book outlines grievances and bitterness in the Royal Family, such as a claim he and Prince William urged their father not to marry Camilla. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official … Read more
A 42-year-old man shot seven members of his family before killing himself in the US state of Utah after his wife filed for divorce, police said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the family of eight were found dead inside a rural home in Enoch City on Wednesday night during a welfare check at the property. … Read more
James ‘Buster’ Corley, the founder of popular arcade-restaurant chain Dave & Buster’s, has died at age 72. Eko Hot Blog reports that He opened the first Dave & Buster’s in Dallas, Texas in 1982 with partner David Corriveau. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court Sets Date To Pass … Read more
Fifteen passengers have been safely removed from a bus that caught fire in County Donegal. Eko Hot Blog reports that no-one was injured in the incident that happened outside Letterkenny at about 21:00 local time on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court Sets Date To Pass Judgement … Read more
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Kevin McCarthy for Speaker yesterday, but it’s unclear whether his words hold the weight they once did. Eko Hot Blog reports that Even though the 20 Republican holdouts come from the Trumpian wing of the party, they have not changed their minds and continue to oppose McCarthy. EDITOR’S PICKS US: … Read more
The Republican leader of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, has failed in his latest bid to get elected speaker in a paralysis of US government not seen since the pre-Civil War era. Eko Hot Blog reports that a cohort of right-wingers in his party derailed an 11th attempt to elect him on the third … Read more