Investigative Stories

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 As fighting intensifies across the Middle East following a widening war involving Iran, Russia appears to be positioning itself to extract diplomatic, economic and geopolitical advantages from the crisis. While Moscow has publicly condemned attacks on Iran and expressed solidarity with its long-time regional partner, analysts say the Kremlin is simultaneously navigating the conflict in ways that could...

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 newly analysed video appears to show a United States cruise missile striking a military installation adjacent to a primary school in southern Iran, intensifying scrutiny over one of the deadliest incidents since the current conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran began. The footage, released by Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency and examined by independent investigators and international...

Published: 08 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Princess Eugenie has stepped down as patron of Anti-Slavery International, the UK-based charity and the world’s oldest human rights organisation. The announcement comes following the release of millions of documents and emails by the US Department of Justice detailing Jeffrey Epstein’s global network of sexual abuse and trafficking, which have cast a shadow over her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor....

Published: 08 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. An undercover police officer has admitted telling “grotesque and cruel” lies while emotionally manipulating two women during his deployment, the public spycops inquiry heard. Carlo Soracchi infiltrated leftwing and anti-fascist groups between 2000 and 2006, deceiving women into long-term sexual relationships while concealing his true identity as an undercover officer. The inquiry revealed that he fabricated stories about...

Published: 08 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes living in Britain are beginning to lose benefits after accepting compensation payments. Campaigners say the situation risks punishing thousands who already endured decades of trauma and injustice. The payments come from an Irish government redress scheme designed to acknowledge historical abuse. However, British welfare rules classify these compensation payments as savings....

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. A 29-year-old woman has been placed in a care home more than 100 miles away from her family, sparking criticism from relatives who say the decision has left her isolated and emotionally distressed. The young woman, who requires specialist support following serious health complications, was moved into a residential care...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Azerbaijan has publicly condemned a drone strike launched from Iranian territory that hit Nakhchivan International Airport and injured civilians, and has warned that it reserves the right to respond with appropriate measures after summoning Tehran’s ambassador in protest. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack — carried out by unmanned Iranian drones — struck the terminal building of...