Drahi Says Altice Execs Under Investigation Deceived Him
French-Israeli billionaire Patrick Drahi said he felt “betrayed and deceived by a small group of individuals, including one
2023-08-07 22:19
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Says Fiscal Policy a Risk for Stocks
Warning bells are ringing for US stocks from signs that high government spending, which underpinned economic growth this
2023-08-07 22:15
'Hardest Geezer' kidnapped by man wielding machetes while running length of Africa
YouTuber The Hardest Geezer, who is attempting to run the entire length of Africa, has shared details of his terrifying experience after being kidnapped. The Hardest Geezer, real name Russ Cook, is attempting to become the first person ever to complete the feat as part of “Project Africa”, with money being raised for charity. Cook had already been dealt a serious blow after being robbed at gunpoint earlier in his journey. However, the newest development saw him share details of recent days, which he described as “the toughest of my life.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Posting on social media, Cook said he had recently become separated from his team after coming across impassable roads along the route. “In an attempt to find the boys at a village on the plan B route, I stumbled into a rural settlement where the chief told me I must give him money. I had none,” he wrote, describing the ordeal. “So that went down well. Pretty soon I found myself surrounded by lots of game blokes with machetes. Was escorted out the village into the bush. “Emptied my bag to show I had nothing but a half eaten biscuit. Gave it to them, and ran. Spent the next few hours bushwhacking through overgrown jungle paths. Trying to stay off any tracks until I was far away. “Made it to the village on the plan B route to find the road was also impassable for the support van again. Exhausted and dehydrated, I started heading back to the last known place with passable roads when two blokes pulled up on a bike. “They spoke no English but tried to communicate I must come with them to get back to my friends. Why I was forced to LEAVE Angola - I'm Running the Entire Length of Africa www.youtube.com “What happened next was a seven-hour motorbike ride deeper into the jungle. In my head I thought this was it. Me. The self proclaimed hardest geezer. About to get held in a Congo gulag before being ripped apart limb by limb and eaten.” He went on to say he had been driven to a village and taken into a hut. There, his captors decided what to do with him and decided how much money they owed him. Cook was able to contact his team, though, and over the next few days his team were able to reach him. Cook added: “We made it out. And travelled back to the start point of day 102, where I ran 60km today on our new route. “My head ain’t fully there right now. But we move the same way as always, forward.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-07 21:58
Japan raises concerns over Iran's nuclear enrichment and drone supplies to Russia for Ukraine war
Japan has expressed concerns over Iran’s advancing uranium enrichment program and its suspected supplying of combat drones to Moscow for Russia’s war on Ukraine
2023-08-07 21:57
Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help
Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.
2023-08-07 21:55
MLB Power Rankings: From the best to the worst after the MLB trade deadline
With the MLB trade deadline squarely in the rearview mirror, which teams went up or down in this week's MLB Power Rankings?It's been nearly a week since all of the dust from the MLB trade deadline settled, and we now know which teams strengthened their rosters for a postseason run in 2...
2023-08-07 21:55
WWE's SummerSlam pulls in $7M in sponsorship revenue, up 23% from a year ago
WWE’s sponsorship revenue for SummerSlam rose 23% from a year ago to $7 million, the most for any event outside of WrestleMania
2023-08-07 21:53
Edson Alvarez: Ajax midfielder to undergo medical at West Ham
West Ham agree a deal in principle with Ajax for the signing of defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez. The 26-year-old will now head to London to undergo a medical.
2023-08-07 21:46
Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down, but will remain with company through year's end
Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has left the company after 13 years with the the electric vehicle and solar panel maker
2023-08-07 21:45
Tyson Foods closing 4 chicken processing plants in cost-cutting move
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs
2023-08-07 21:24
Ukraine replaces Soviet-era hammer and sickle symbol with a trident on Kyiv statue
Ukraine has removed Soviet-era signage from a hilltop monument in Kyiv, amid a conflict that has seen the country fight to reassert its cultural identity in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion.
2023-08-07 21:17
Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation
The festival was cancelled after the band's singer launched an attack on Malaysia's LGBT laws.
2023-08-07 20:29
