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Published: 13 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Authorities in New South Wales have launched a formal investigation into police conduct after violent confrontations erupted during a major protest in Sydney earlier this week, an incident that has intensified national debate over civil liberties, policing powers and the limits of public dissent. The inquiry, announced by the state’s independent oversight body, comes after widespread circulation of...

Published: 13 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a country often described as a tapestry of faiths, languages and identities, a single sentence spoken in a tense street confrontation has transformed an ordinary citizen into a national symbol. When Deepak Kumar declared, “My name is Mohammad Deepak,” he was not merely answering a question. He was making a statement about belonging, citizenship and coexistence that...

Published: 13 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Authorities in Japan have seized a Chinese fishing vessel after it allegedly attempted to flee inspection in waters near Nagasaki Prefecture, an incident that threatens to inflame already strained relations with China and underscores the fragile state of diplomacy between the two regional powers. According to Japan’s fisheries agency, the vessel was operating inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone...

Published: 13 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online When Sussan Ley rose to the leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia, the moment was widely framed as historic. She had shattered a barrier that had stood for decades, becoming the first woman to lead the party since its founding. For supporters, it was a long-overdue breakthrough in a political culture often criticised for lagging behind social...

Published: 13 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The political trajectory of Tarique Rahman has long been intertwined with the turbulent, dynastic and deeply polarised history of Bangladesh. Now, after decades spent in the shadows of his parents’ towering legacies, years in exile, and a career frequently clouded by controversy, he stands on the brink of becoming the country’s next prime minister following a decisive electoral...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Concerns for the Canberra boy Iran case have intensified after disputed reports of his death circulated online. Social media accounts linked to the boy suggested he remained alive on Thursday, contradicting earlier claims he had died last Friday following his detention. The Australian government has made urgent representations to Tehran over the potential execution of prisoners, including those...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Liberal party is facing an imminent leadership spill, with Taylor leadership supporters confident of defeating Sussan Ley in Friday’s vote. The focus on Taylor leadership has dominated the party room, and the shift in allegiance among senior MPs signals deep unrest. Within hours, ten frontbenchers, including Dan Tehan, Michaelia Cash, Jonathon Duniam, James McGrath, and Dean Smith,...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Australian war graves issue has emerged after several graves were bulldozed in Gaza, sparking serious diplomatic concern. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised this matter directly with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, highlighting the importance of restoring the graves without delay. Satellite images confirmed extensive damage at the southern corner of the Gaza Commonwealth War Cemetery, where...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Prediction markets are rapidly gaining popularity across the United States, raising concerns about gambling risks and regulatory oversight. Users as young as eighteen can engage in these markets, betting on outcomes ranging from sports events to political elections, blurring the line between investing and gambling. The term "prediction markets" has become central to discussions about financial risk, as...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Children’s vocabulary is shrinking as screen time increasingly replaces reading, experts warn, urging families to prioritise books. Linguist Susie Dent has highlighted that many young children are falling behind in language development due to excessive digital engagement, emphasizing the critical role that reading plays in vocabulary growth. Dent insists that while technology can support learning, overuse can significantly...