Investigative Stories

Published: 11 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Freshly released police footage has brought renewed attention to one of Australia's most enduring murder mysteries, revealing convicted killer Bradley John Murdoch refusing to disclose the location of British backpacker Peter Falconio's body just weeks before his death. The previously unseen body-worn camera recording was released by Northern Territory Police ahead of the 25th anniversary of Falconio's murder,...

Published: 11 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The investigation into the killing of former British MP Ann Widdecombe entered a new phase on Saturday after police confirmed that a 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of her murder had been released from custody and was no longer part of the inquiry. The announcement came as detectives continued an extensive investigation aimed at identifying those responsible for...

Published: July 10, 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A high-profile criminal investigation spanning several European countries has taken another dramatic turn after a Ukrainian intelligence operative accused of murdering a man linked to an alleged bombing plot in Monaco reportedly changed key elements of his account during questioning. The latest development has intensified scrutiny of a case involving allegations of espionage, cross-border surveillance and...

Published: 7 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Senior Democratic figures have called on a Maine Senate candidate to withdraw from the election campaign following allegations of sexual assault, intensifying pressure on the politician as party leaders attempt to address concerns surrounding the race. The calls for the candidate to step aside come amid growing political scrutiny over how parties respond when allegations of...

Published: 7 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Erika Kirk came face-to-face in court with the man accused of killing her husband, marking an emotional and closely watched moment as proceedings began in a case that has drawn widespread public attention. The courtroom appearance represented the first direct encounter between Kirk and the defendant since the death of her husband, with the hearing focusing...

Published: 6 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A government watchdog has concluded that Britain's domestic intelligence agency, MI5, was aware that one of its covert agents held deeply misogynistic views and displayed an apparent obsession with violence, raising fresh concerns about oversight, risk management and accountability within the UK's intelligence services. The findings, contained in an independent review, have reignited debate over how...

Published: 3 July 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The National Crime Agency (NCA) has announced that investigators have uncovered what it describes as a "truly international" criminal network allegedly involved in drugging and sexually assaulting women across multiple countries. The discovery has prompted renewed warnings about the growing sophistication of transnational organised crime and the increasing use of online platforms to facilitate serious sexual offences. According to investigators, the...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A woman who has previously identified herself as a victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has alleged that she attended a dinner at a royal residence associated with Prince Andrew, according to court documents and renewed legal filings. The claim forms part of ongoing civil and legal disputes linked to the wider Epstein scandal, which continues to...

Pro-Europe Victory in Armenia Signals Further Move Away From Russia Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A pro-Europe political party has secured victory in Armenia’s latest election, strengthening the country’s gradual political and diplomatic shift away from Russian influence. Election officials confirmed that the governing pro-European bloc achieved a clear result after a campaign heavily focused on national security, economic reform and Armenia’s future...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Six additional individuals are due to appear in court following arrests linked to a protest connected to the Henry Nowak case, as police continue enforcement action arising from public order incidents. Authorities said the latest court proceedings form part of an ongoing investigation into demonstrations that took place amid heightened public debate over policing and justice in the...