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Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New South Wales authorities are preparing for the possible return of IS-linked children and women, amid ongoing tensions over their status in Syria. Federal and state agencies have been in discussions since late 2025 about the potential repatriation of some of the 11 women and 23 children currently residing in the Roj refugee camp. The premier, Chris Minns,...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Rory Amon trial heard powerful evidence in the Supreme Court of New South Wales this week. A former New South Wales MP stands accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy in 2017. The alleged victim, now aged 22, told jurors he did not understand their first meeting was meant to be sexual. His testimony formed a central...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Trump Tower Gold Coast has been unveiled as an ambitious plan to transform Australia’s most famous beachfront skyline. The proposed development at Surfers Paradise is being described by its backers as a landmark project that will reshape the city’s identity. Announced by the The Trump Organization, the project marks the brand’s first major venture in Australia. Supporters...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A powerful monsoon low is threatening to drench vast stretches of Australia’s interior, with forecasters warning that some regions could receive a year’s worth of rain within days. The unfolding monsoon low system has already triggered severe weather alerts across several states, raising fears of flash flooding and widespread disruption. Just weeks after record-breaking heat gripped inland communities,...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. California Democrats gathered in San Francisco this weekend with a singular message about Trump reckoning. Anger at President Donald Trump dominated speeches, strategy sessions and private conversations throughout the convention halls. Delegates said the coming midterm elections would deliver a decisive Trump reckoning across America. Within the first hour, speakers framed their mission as a national turning point....

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The BBC has confirmed that World Cup presenting duties will be shared equally among three hosts for the upcoming BBC World Cup. Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan, and Mark Chapman will take turns presenting the tournament coverage, reflecting the broadcaster’s commitment to fairness and balance across its flagship football programming. Producers are carefully planning schedules to ensure each presenter...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. UK job vacancies have fallen to their lowest level since the pandemic, according to new research that paints a sobering picture of the labour market at the start of 2026. The latest figures suggest that employers across the country are pulling back on recruitment, leaving jobseekers facing tighter competition and fewer opportunities than at any point in the...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Andrew inquiry gathered fresh momentum this weekend as police searches continued at Royal Lodge. Officers from Thames Valley Police remained at the Windsor estate property, examining material linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The development comes as senior ministers declined to rule out a future judge-led investigation into his past association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor, who...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Reform UK immigration plan has ignited fierce debate across Britain’s political landscape. In a major speech, Zia Yusuf will outline sweeping proposals on border control and national sovereignty. The announcement places migration at the centre of the party’s policy platform. Supporters describe it as decisive action. Critics warn it risks dividing settled communities across the country. At...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Prince William has led heartfelt tributes to a young soldier whose sudden death has deeply moved the military community. The Prince William tribute followed the discovery of Corporal Lucy Wilde at her barracks earlier this month. The 25-year-old army medic was found dead at Larkhill Barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire, on 5 February. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that...