Investigative Stories
US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth Says
Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The conflict between the United States and Iran expanded well beyond the Gulf this week after a US Navy submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed at a Pentagon briefing. The strike, which occurred in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka, represents a significant escalation as the military...
Global Order Is ‘Breaking Down’, Carney Tells Australian Parliament
Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned lawmakers in the Australian Parliament this week that the existing global order — the network of international rules, norms and institutions that has underpinned stability since World War II — is “breaking down” amid successive geopolitical and economic crises. Speaking alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Carney said the post‑war system is under strain as...
Why Aren’t Our Dirtiest Roads Getting Cleaned?
Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Across many cities and towns, some of the nation’s most neglected roads remain stubbornly dirty despite repeated complaints from residents. From littered street corners and fly‑tipped waste to dust‑caked surfaces where sweeping and cleaning services rarely reach, the problem of untidy roads has become a visible frustration for commuters, local businesses and communities. Experts and civic observers say the reasons...
Venezuela and US to Work Together on Mining Developments, Rodríguez Says
Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Venezuela and the United States have signalled a significant shift in bilateral economic relations as they agree to pursue cooperation on mining developments in the South American nation, interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced following talks with US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in Caracas. The move reflects growing commercial engagement between Caracas and Washington, with both sides seeking to...
Man on Trial for Rape That Led to Andrew Malkinson’s Wrongful Jailing
Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A man has gone on trial in Manchester this week accused of committing a violent rape and assault in 2003 — the same crime that saw Andrew Malkinson wrongly convicted and imprisoned for more than 17 years before his conviction was quashed. The case has drawn intense attention in the UK as it revisits one of the most notorious miscarriages...
Passengers on Dubai‑Dublin Flight ‘Never So Happy to Be Home’
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...
UK Government’s First Repatriation Flight to Leave Middle East, More Planned
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...
Legendary Notre Dame College Football Coach Lou Holtz Dies at 89
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...
Nepal Holds First General Election Since Gen Z Protests Toppled Government
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...
Calls Grow to Remove Billboard Following Lyra McKee Graffiti
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...
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