Crime

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nearly a decade after Zimbabwe’s long-time ruler Robert Mugabe was forced from power, the once-dominant Mugabe family continues to face arrests, accusations and bitter internal disputes that reflect the dramatic shift in their fortunes since the end of his rule. For almost four decades, Robert Mugabe stood at the centre of Zimbabwe’s political system. After leading the country...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A covert sabotage campaign linked to Russian intelligence has drawn serious concern across Europe after investigators uncovered a network responsible for sending explosive parcels to locations including the United Kingdom. The plot, which authorities say was part of a broader attempt to destabilise Western countries supporting Ukraine, involved concealed incendiary devices hidden inside everyday consumer packages shipped through...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online More than six years after the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, questions continue to swirl around two of his closest professional associates who still retain significant control over his fortune, documents and remaining legal matters. Their continued influence over Epstein’s estate has drawn criticism from victims’ lawyers and investigators who argue that the arrangement raises serious concerns...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A burglar who was caught inside a family home in Whitley Bay in broad daylight gave a bizarre explanation when confronted by the homeowner, according to reports presented in court. The incident occurred when a mother unexpectedly returned to her house during the daytime and discovered a man inside her bedroom. The suspect had reportedly entered the property without permission...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Fire crews remained on the scene in central Glasgow on Tuesday as emergency teams continued to manage the aftermath of a major fire that tore through buildings on Union Street, leaving a large section of the city centre badly damaged and smouldering. The blaze, which erupted late on Monday evening, sent thick columns of smoke over the surrounding area and...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — US News A Georgia school community is in mourning after a beloved teacher was killed when a student prank involving toilet paper went horribly wrong. The incident occurred last week at a high school in Henry County, where students attempted to “TP” their teacher’s classroom — a common prank involving throwing rolls of toilet paper. According to...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Black people in London are up to 48 times more likely than white residents to face stop and search, a comprehensive new study has revealed. The report, commissioned by the office of Mayor Sadiq Khan and conducted by King's College London, examined data from 2023 and highlighted stark disparities across London’s most affluent boroughs. Researchers analysed 152,000 recorded...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — Scotland News Police Scotland has come under fire after a watchdog report revealed that thousands of suspects are not being fingerprinted each year, including individuals arrested for serious crimes. The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, Dr Brian Plastow, found that more than 12,000 accused men and women went through custody in a single year without their prints being taken...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News Police Scotland have arrested a man in connection with the fatal shooting of Jordan Gray, who was found dead in his Motherwell home last December. The 26‑year‑old suffered fatal firearm wounds inside his flat at Shields Court shortly after 10.30pm on 14 December 2025. His death shocked the local community and prompted a major investigation....

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News A Scots man has been snared in a dirty money scheme after forensic investigators discovered his DNA on thousands of pounds worth of banknotes. The case, heard at Glasgow Sheriff Court, highlights the growing use of advanced forensic techniques in tackling organised crime and money laundering across Scotland. Police Scotland confirmed that £5,000 in cash...