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Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Jimmy Cliff, the internationally celebrated Jamaican singer and songwriter, has died aged 81. His death marks the passing of a pioneering artist who shaped global awareness of reggae during a period when Jamaican music remained unfamiliar to many listeners outside the Caribbean. He carried the sound of his island across continents and became a cultural ambassador whose voice...

Published: 24 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Whether you are looking for a crisp French rosé for a summer dinner party or a zesty Chardonnay for a weekend barbecue, supermarkets now offer an impressive wine selection that appeals to every taste. Choosing the right bottle has become an experience, combining convenience with quality, as supermarket wine aisles expand their range to cater to more refined...

Published: 24 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Tributes have poured in for the pioneering chef Skye Gyngell, who has died aged 62. Gyngell, an Australian culinary visionary, was a key figure in the slow food movement, championing local and seasonal ingredients while inspiring chefs globally. She founded the Petersham Nurseries Cafe in Richmond, south-west London, which won a Michelin star for its innovative garden-to-plate approach....

Published: 21 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The world’s biggest music labels—Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group—have taken a significant step into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence by signing licensing agreements with a relatively unknown startup, Klay Vision. The deals, announced this week, underscore the music industry’s growing embrace of AI-driven tools, as labels and publishers look to...

Published: 21 November 2025 Friday The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch has been crowned Miss Universe in a glimmering ceremony in Bangkok, bringing a dramatic and controversy-ridden pageant season to an unforgettable close. The 25-year-old model and social advocate stunned audiences with her poise and confidence, but her victory arrives under an unusually heavy cloud of scandals, disputes with organisers, and a global conversation...

Published: 21 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Jessie Yendle, a Welsh TikTok influencer known online as Mimidarlingbeauty, says she feels “mocked” after a KFC franchise in North Macedonia used a clip of her stammer in a social media post that has since been deleted. Yendle, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, told the media she is “really disappointed” that brands are still not more aware...

Published: 21 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Michael Caton-Jones, the acclaimed Scottish director behind cinematic landmarks such as Rob Roy, This Boy’s Life, and Memphis Belle, is now the subject of a new documentary exploring his remarkable journey from a working-class upbringing in Broxburn, West Lothian, to Hollywood’s glittering sets. Known for directing legendary actors including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Jessica Lange,...

Published: 21 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Australia is set to become the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide social media ban for children under the age of 16, a landmark move aimed at shielding young users from the mounting risks associated with online platforms. From 10 December, social media companies operating in Australia will be legally required to take “reasonable...

Published: 21 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online When the glittering crown of Miss Universe 2025 Thailand, studded with diamonds and pearls, is placed atop the head of the new winner on Friday night in Bangkok, it will mark the dramatic conclusion of one of the most turbulent editions of the global beauty pageant in recent memory. This year’s contest, the 74th Miss Universe since...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Controversy has struck the Miss Universe pageant just days ahead of its annual competition in Thailand, as two high-profile judges resigned from the jury, with one accusing the organisers of manipulating the selection process. The resignations have thrown the pageant into the spotlight, raising serious questions about transparency, fairness, and the integrity of one of the...