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Published: 30 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Britain’s largest drugmaker has confirmed a sweeping overseas expansion, placing fresh emphasis on Asian growth. The AstraZeneca China investment was unveiled during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s high-profile visit to Beijing, marking a pivotal moment for the company’s global strategy. Valued at $15bn, or about £11bn, the commitment will be delivered by 2030 and will significantly expand manufacturing, research,...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Liberal leader uncertainty dominated headlines across Australia as Sussan Ley’s future at the helm of her party has come under fresh scrutiny this week. Images and reports of a clandestine meeting of senior Liberal figures deliberating the party’s leadership have reverberated through Canberra and beyond, sparking intense debate about where Australia’s major centre‑right party is heading in...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has recommended restricting the use of the phrase “globalise the intifada” when it incites hatred, intimidation, harassment, or violence. The inquiry clarified that this recommendation does not constitute an outright ban, nor does it extend to phrases like “from the river to the sea,” which remain outside its scope. Labor MP Edmond...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. China has carried out executions against eleven individuals tied to cross-border criminal networks, marking a decisive escalation against Myanmar scam executions that have alarmed the region. State media confirmed the sentences were enforced following months of judicial review, underscoring Beijing’s determination to dismantle sophisticated fraud operations operating along Myanmar’s volatile borderlands. The case has drawn intense attention across...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Newly released Alex Pretti videos have intensified scrutiny around the fatal shooting of the Minneapolis ICU nurse by federal officers. The footage, published on Wednesday by a digital outlet, shows a tense confrontation that occurred eleven days before his death. The images have circulated widely on social media, prompting renewed debate about federal enforcement tactics and accountability. Verified...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Fulton election raid unfolded on Wednesday after federal agents executed a search warrant at a county election warehouse. The operation focused on records from Georgia’s 2020 presidential contest, according to county and federal officials. The FBI confirmed activity at the site but declined detailed comment, citing an ongoing investigation. County leaders said the move raised immediate legal...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Wigan lottery drugs case has stunned communities after a court heard how extraordinary wealth allegedly fuelled extraordinary crime. An 80-year-old National Lottery winner was convicted for helping build a vast counterfeit drug operation, prosecutors said, operating quietly from a rural home near Wigan. The revelations have shaken public confidence and renewed scrutiny of organised crime networks exploiting...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that school suspension in England will now be reserved for only the most serious cases of pupil misbehaviour, including violence. The focus keyword “school suspension” appears within the first 100 words of this updated guidance, reflecting a major shift in how schools manage discipline. This move comes after mounting concerns that...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. American robotaxis are undergoing intensive training to navigate London’s unique streets ahead of their planned 2026 rollout, industry insiders confirmed. Waymo, the US self-driving ride-hailing company, has been preparing its autonomous taxis to understand local nuances, particularly zebra crossings, which operate differently than in the United States. The London pilot represents the first deployment of Waymo’s driverless technology...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Liverpool thrilled their fans as the team delivered a commanding performance against Qarabag, a result that signals their pursuit of Champions glory. Mohamed Salah returned to the scoresheet, providing inspiration and helping to reinforce Liverpool’s European ambitions. Alongside Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitiké, and Federico Chiesa contributed to a dominant display that underlined the team’s...