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Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The return of the John Lewis bonus has lifted spirits across the retailer’s workforce after several difficult years. Employees at the well-known British retail partnership will receive a small but symbolic reward this year. The John Lewis bonus marks the first annual staff payout since the economic shock of the pandemic disrupted the company’s finances. The staff-owned retail...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. China’s political leadership is preparing to approve a controversial ethnic unity law that could reshape education across minority regions. The proposed ethnic unity law is expected to pass during the closing session of China’s annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing. Lawmakers from the National People’s Congress are widely expected to support the measure without opposition. The legislation forms part...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The conflict across the Middle East entered a dangerous phase this week as Iran Gulf attacks intensified sharply. Iranian forces expanded their campaign beyond military targets, striking transport networks, energy infrastructure and commercial shipping across the Gulf region. The escalation coincided with new waves of airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory, widening a confrontation...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The US missile strike that destroyed an elementary school in southern Iran has triggered global outrage and urgent calls for accountability. A preliminary American military inquiry now suggests the devastating attack resulted from a targeting error rather than deliberate intent. The incident occurred on 28 February and reportedly killed scores of civilians, most of them young children. Early...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei to Iran’s highest political and religious office has sparked intense global debate. Reports that the new leader suffered injuries during the first wave of Israeli attacks have only deepened the controversy surrounding his sudden rise. Despite these circumstances, Iran’s political establishment moved swiftly to confirm his position as supreme leader. Observers now question...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The intensifying conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered a crucial new phase as military planners quietly move toward what analysts describe as Plan B strategy. Despite confident public statements, the early campaign failed to deliver the rapid collapse of Iran’s leadership that many expected. As a result, policymakers in Washington and Jerusalem appear to...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A deadly Goma drone attack has shaken eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo after three civilians died early Wednesday morning. The strike occurred in a residential neighbourhood of the city shortly before dawn. Local residents described sudden explosions followed by flames rising from a damaged house. According to rebel officials, the Goma drone attack happened around 4am inside...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The sudden US missile redeployment from South Korea to the Middle East has unsettled officials in Seoul. The move has revived old concerns about long-term security commitments in a tense region. South Korea has relied heavily on American military support for decades, especially during heightened tensions with North Korea. Now, the latest US missile redeployment has sparked debate...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The struggle among Iranian exile factions for international recognition has intensified amid rising tensions surrounding Iran’s future political direction. As speculation grows about potential political change in Tehran, rival opposition figures abroad are seeking the support of Washington. These Iranian exile factions believe endorsement from the United States could strengthen their legitimacy in any future transition. Observers say...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company has secured approval for a controversial expansion in Mississippi. The decision centres on the xAI permit, allowing dozens of methane gas turbines at a massive data facility. Supporters argue the move supports fast-growing artificial intelligence technology and digital infrastructure. Critics say it risks worsening pollution and public health problems in surrounding communities. The...