Investigative Stories

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Passengers arriving on a direct Dubai‑to‑Dublin flight this week expressed overwhelming relief and gratitude as they touched down in Ireland after being stranded in the United Arab Emirates for several days amid widespread flight disruptions triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The service marked the first direct commercial rotation between the two cities since airspace closures affected Gulf‑region...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom has begun evacuating its citizens from the Middle East as regional conflict disrupts commercial air travel and leaves thousands stranded, with the first government‑chartered repatriation flight scheduled to depart from Oman amid ongoing tensions. The operation, announced by the Foreign Office in London, marks the start of a broader effort to bring vulnerable British nationals home while...

A defining figure in American college football, Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame coach best known for guiding the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football to the 1988 national championship, has died at the age of 89. His family and the University of Notre Dame announced on March 4 that Holtz passed away in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by relatives, though the family has not disclosed an official cause of death. Holtz’s...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Nepal has held its first general election since a wave of youth-led protests swept the country last year, forcing the resignation of the previous government. Millions of voters across the Himalayan nation cast their ballots amid heightened security and widespread political tension, marking a pivotal moment in Nepal’s democratic history. The election comes after sustained demonstrations led primarily by members...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Authorities and community members in Belfast are facing renewed pressure to remove a controversial billboard after it was defaced with graffiti referencing Lyra McKee, the journalist tragically killed in 2019. The mural, which had already been the subject of public debate, became a flashpoint this week after images of the graffiti circulated widely on social media, sparking fresh calls for...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has triggered an extensive investigation and nationwide attention in the United States. More than a month after she vanished from her home near Tucson, Arizona, law enforcement agencies and volunteers continue to search for answers, but the case remains unresolved. Nancy Guthrie was last...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Newly released documents from the U.S. Department of Justice reveal that Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, attempted to purchase a luxury palace in Morocco just days before his 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges. The disclosures shed fresh light on Epstein’s financial manoeuvring as scrutiny intensified and legal pressure mounted. The estate in question —...

Published: February 24, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the Russia‑Ukraine war moves into its fifth year since the full‑scale invasion began in February 2022, Ukraine’s leadership is reaffirming its commitment to achieving peace while continuing to defend its territory. The conflict has become protracted, with frontlines shifting slowly and intense diplomacy taking place against persistent hostilities. The United Nations reports that millions remain displaced...

Published: February 24, 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Russian soldiers have come forward with harrowing accounts of brutality within their own ranks, revealing a grim reality on the front lines in Ukraine. In a new BBC documentary titled The Zero Line: Inside Russia's War, four former Russian troops—now fugitives outside Russia—describe witnessing commanders order the summary execution of soldiers who refused orders or attempted to flee...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In one of the largest and most consequential document releases in recent years, the United States government has made public millions of pages of material tied to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier who was convicted of sex offences and who died in custody in 2019. This tranche of records, widely referred to in media reporting...