This happened in a school in the French town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The perpetrator is 16 years old The attacker locked the classroom door and stabbed the teacher in her chest Eko Hot Blog reports that a high school student has stabbed a Spanish teacher to death in a school in the French town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. … Read more
Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed any suggestions regarding negotiations with Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. According to Zelensky, he considers it a waste of time and useless in response to French President, Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion. Russia should be defeated not crushed, he reasons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the … Read more
Varane has announced his retirement from International Football. According to him, he will focus strictly on Club football. The French defender made a total of 93 appearances for Les Blues and scored five goals, with his debut coming way back in 2013. EKO HOT BLOG reports that France and Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane has … Read more
The next seven-year budget would increase to €413bn First France had to repair and restock its armed forces France’s failure to foresee the Russian invasion last February cost the head of military intelligence, Gen Eric Vidaud, his job. Eko Hot Blog reports that French President Emmanuel Macron has detailed plans for a major boost to … Read more
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
Brigitte Macron, France’s first lady, has said she believes making school uniforms mandatory could tackle social inequality among French students. Eko Hot Blog reports that she said students would also save time in getting dressed and money, which would not be spent on branded clothing. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found … Read more
France Fans have signed petition to replay World Cup final with Argentina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that days after the final of the 2022 World Cup which was held in Qatar, some fans of the France national team have called for a replay of the clash with Argentina. Recall that the Argentina side had defeated … Read more
Israel’s interior ministry says it has deported a Palestinian-French human rights lawyer after accusing him of security threats. Eko Hot Blog reports that Salah Hamouri, 37, was escorted onto a flight to France by police early on Sunday morning, the ministry said. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire … Read more
France will face Argentina in the World Cup final as Morocco’s dream of glory in Qatar ended. Eko Hot Blog reports that France ended Morocco’s World Cup dream on Wednesday as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the defending champions a 2-0 win in their semifinal clash and set up a showdown … Read more
France are through to the World Cup semifinal after beating England. Eko Hot Blog reports that a physical match with a tense atmosphere in Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar ended in a 2-1 victory for defending World Cup champions France over rivals England. EDITOR’S PICKS Ronaldo’s World Cup Dreams End In Tears As Morocco Beat … Read more
France says it is increasing the number of rescue boats in the English Channel to deal with the growing number of migrants trying to reach the UK. Eko Hot Blog reports that Two additional vessels are being deployed in what the French Coastguard describes as an “unprecedented” move. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries … Read more
Young people in France will have free access to condoms from January in a bid to minimise the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Eko Hot Blog reports that the French president announced the new health measure on Thursday at an event for young people’s health. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People … Read more
Portugal will play giant slayers Morocco after they battered Switzerland on Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 in their Round of 16 clash to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup: Rampant Brazil Thrash South Korea To Advance To Quarter-finals Croatia Beat Japan … Read more
Arsene Wenger has tipped France to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Arsenal head coach, Arsene Wenger has named France as one of the favourite countries to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Wenger, who is now the director of World Football Development at … Read more
England cruised past Senegal to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Eko Hot Blog reports that England have comfortably defeated Senegal 3-0 to set up a much-anticipated clash with France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar. EDITOR’S PICKS Giroud Breaks Henry’s 13-year Record As France Thrash Poland 3-1 To Book Quarter-final … Read more
Argentina finished at the top of Group C to reach the World Cup’s round of 16 in Qatar. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mexico, on the other hand, crashed out in the group stages. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunisia Bow Out Of World Cup Despite 1-0 Shock Win Over France World Cup: US Progress To Round Of … Read more
Tunisia have been eliminated from the World Cup despite beating France 1-0 in their final group match. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tunisia have bowed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup despite claiming their first-ever victory against France thanks to Wahbi Khazri’s second-half strike. Wahbi Khazri’s second-half goal gave Tunisia three points against France, … Read more
France’s National Assembly has backed a bid to enshrine the right to abortion in the constitution, prompted largely by increased restrictions elsewhere. Eko Hot Blog reports that lawmakers voted by a large majority to include a clause guaranteeing “the effectiveness and equal access to the right to end pregnancy voluntarily.” EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians Can Now … Read more
The US has repatriated $20m looted by Abacha to Nigeria to help fund infrastructure projects. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States has transferred over $20.6 million to the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of efforts to repatriate assets stolen by late Military Head of State, Sani Abacha and his co-conspirators. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Hazard has named his three favourite countries to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Real Madrid ace, Eden Hazard, has suggested that Brazil, Argentina, and France are the three main contenders to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Hazard said this while insisting that his country … Read more