Human Rights

Published: 05 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Young Indian women who became the online faces of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests say they have faced a wave of harassment, threats and public shaming after sharing videos and posts from one of the country’s largest youth-led demonstrations in recent years. The women, many of whom used social media platforms to document protests, share...

Published: 04 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Health authorities in the United States have reported the first deaths linked to an outbreak of severe gastrointestinal illness described by officials as causing "explosive diarrhoea", raising concerns over food safety, infection control and the need for increased public awareness. Two people have died following infections connected to the outbreak, according to health officials investigating the...

Published: 04 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online After days of soaring temperatures and widespread sunshine, the United Kingdom is preparing for a dramatic change in weather as thunderstorms and the risk of flash flooding are forecast to bring the latest heatwave to an abrupt end. Meteorologists have warned that while many areas will welcome cooler conditions, the transition could be accompanied by intense...

Published: 03 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A mother grieving the death of her only son has spoken of her heartbreak after he was killed during violent protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where demonstrations have shaken communities and raised serious questions over security measures, public anger and political tensions. The protests, which have resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, have gripped parts of the...

Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Residents of a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank have described living under a constant state of fear, claiming that repeated attacks by Israeli settlers have turned daily life into a struggle for safety and survival. Families living in the community say they have faced frequent harassment, intimidation and confrontations, with some describing moments when...

Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A new report examining the experiences of Jewish communities around the world has found that the United Kingdom has recorded one of the most significant increases in antisemitism among Jewish diaspora communities. The findings have raised concerns among Jewish organisations, community leaders and human rights groups, who say rising hostility, harassment and hate incidents are creating...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Animal rights activists in China are increasingly taking their campaigns offline and overseas after facing restrictions and censorship online, as they continue efforts to raise awareness about alleged animal abuse and improve protections for animals. For years, many Chinese animal lovers have relied on social media platforms to share information, organise campaigns and expose cases of...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online An Indian activist who has been on a hunger strike for 26 days has lost 11kg but insists he remains determined to continue his campaign, saying: “I am still alive.” The prolonged hunger strike has drawn attention to the activist’s demands and raised concerns among supporters and medical professionals about the risks associated with extended fasting....

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Teenage mass gatherings known as “link-ups” have become an increasing concern for communities across the UK, with thousands of young people sometimes gathering in public spaces after events are organised or promoted online. The gatherings, often arranged through social media platforms, can range from peaceful meet-ups between friends to large crowds that create challenges for police,...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Two people have died following what emergency services described as a "tragic incident" at Mersea Island in Essex, prompting a major response from police, ambulance crews and other emergency personnel. Authorities were called to the scene after receiving reports of an incident involving two individuals. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, both people were pronounced dead....