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Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Fresh US-Iran nuclear talks are set to take place in Geneva this week, raising cautious hopes of diplomatic progress. Officials in Washington and Tehran have confirmed that negotiators will meet for another round of discussions focused on curbing Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The planned meeting signals that President Donald Trump believes Tehran may be ready to...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Duterte ICC hearing has formally begun in The Hague this week. Proceedings opened despite the former Philippine president refusing to attend in person. Judges at the International Criminal Court confirmed the pre-trial session would move forward as scheduled. The case marks a historic moment for victims of the controversial drug war. Rodrigo Duterte, now 80, was arrested...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The killing of El Mencho has triggered widespread violence across western Mexico. Mexican authorities confirmed that the feared cartel leader died during a military operation in Jalisco. News of El Mencho’s death spread quickly, prompting roadblocks, fires, and armed confrontations in multiple states. The dramatic scenes underscored his powerful grip on criminal networks across the country. Mexico’s defence...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major mental health charity has announced a sweeping Mind AI inquiry following alarming revelations about artificial intelligence tools delivering unsafe medical guidance. The decision comes after reporting by The Guardian uncovered troubling examples linked to Google AI Overviews. The year-long Mind AI inquiry will examine how artificial intelligence affects people experiencing mental health difficulties. It will assess...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A Labour minister emails controversy has erupted after fresh disclosures linked a senior figure to claims about journalists and Russian propaganda. The allegations centre on Josh Simons and messages sent to British intelligence officials in early 2024. The newly revealed correspondence shows Simons personally named reporters to security officials. He allegedly suggested their reporting formed part of a...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In today’s volatile political climate, the global corruption crisis is no longer about secret payments or hidden envelopes. It has evolved into a deeper struggle over power, protection and political favour. Across capitals and courtrooms, questions are now being asked about who is shielded by Washington and who is left exposed. The global corruption crisis is shaping diplomacy,...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The documentary Cecil: The Lion and the Dentist revisits a shocking 2015 incident that left a global audience enraged. The story revolves around the killing of Cecil, a majestic lion in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, by Dr Walter Palmer, an American dentist. While some hunts are for food or livestock protection, Cecil’s death was a trophy kill, highlighting...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. As the holy month of Ramadan begins, UK Muslim charities face growing obstacles in delivering Ramadan donations abroad, raising concerns that millions in vital aid may never reach crisis zones. Each year, British Muslims contribute roughly £2 billion to charitable causes, with giving peaking during Ramadan, when the spiritual significance of generosity is heightened. Buckets passed in mosques,...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government has recorded an unprecedented UK budget surplus of £30.4bn in January 2026. This figure, confirmed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), surpasses all previous January totals since records began in 1993 and reflects a dramatic £15.9bn increase compared to January 2025. Analysts say the UK budget surplus exceeds forecasts from the Office for Budget...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A six-decade agreement regulating Muslim and Jewish prayer at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem has now collapsed. The fragile arrangement, designed to prevent conflict, has been undermined by far-right Israeli policies and escalating provocations from extremist groups. Recent arrests of Muslim Waqf staff, bans on access for hundreds of worshippers, and repeated incursions by Jewish activists have heightened concerns...