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Published: 12 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A British backpacker has been sentenced to four years in prison after a tragic collision in Australia. Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, Worcestershire, appeared at Perth District Court on Friday, where she pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death while under the influence of alcohol. The court heard how Kemp struck 51-year-old Thanh Phan while riding an electric...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Kenya has signed a landmark five-year health agreement with the United States, marking the first such pact since Donald Trump's administration overhauled its foreign aid programme. Valued at $2.5bn (£1.9bn), the agreement is aimed at combating infectious diseases in Kenya, with similar deals expected to extend to other African nations aligned with the former president’s broader foreign policy...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online India's travel chaos worsened on Friday as the country's largest airline, IndiGo, cancelled hundreds of scheduled flights following three days of widespread disruption across its network. The airline, which controls around 60% of the domestic market and operates more than 2,000 flights daily, has been struggling with pilot shortages after failing to adjust to new crew rostering rules....

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The 2026 World Cup finals draw is set to take place on Friday, and with 48 teams involved, the procedure is far from straightforward. From pots and quadrants to confederation constraints and group position grids, there is plenty to unpack. Fortunately, FIFA will rely on computer systems to manage the complex arrangements, though past experiences, such as UEFA's...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Title contenders Lando Norris and Max Verstappen were tied together at the top of the times in first practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Norris' McLaren narrowly led Verstappen's Red Bull by just 0.008 seconds, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured third and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli took fourth place. The tiny gap set the tone for an intense...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online More than 20,000 girls and women are now registered to play football in Wales, marking a major milestone for the Football Association of Wales (FAW). Over the past three years, female participation has grown by 58%, with a particularly strong increase among players aged 14 to 17. The record, initially targeted for 2026, comes after an exciting year...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Plans for a major revamp of Cardiff Central, Wales’ busiest railway station, have received final approval, with work set to begin in mid-2026. The £140m project includes a new brick arch rear entrance, a larger concourse, improved waiting areas, better accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and additional retail and cycle facilities. Most of the upgrades are expected...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Public Health Scotland (PHS) has reported a significant surge in flu cases, with lab-confirmed infections more than doubling in a single week. Between 24 and 30 November, 1,759 cases were confirmed, compared to 845 the previous week. This increase has also led to a sharp rise in hospital admissions, which grew by 70%, from 426 to 724, reflecting...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced an independent review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism services in England. The review will examine whether there is evidence of over-diagnosis, as well as identify gaps in support for patients. The government has highlighted its ongoing investments to expand services, but long waiting times for therapy persist...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump will play a prominent role at the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, marking one of the highest-profile World Cup ceremonies in history. The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, runs from June 11 to July 19 next year. Trump’s attendance, confirmed by the White House,...