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Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The son of Iran’s president has publicly urged authorities to restore online access after weeks of restrictions. His intervention has intensified debate inside the country about the Iran internet blackout, which followed widespread protests and a severe security crackdown. Speaking through a social media post that circulated despite controls, Yousef Pezeshkian warned that digital isolation deepens anger rather...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. After weeks of federal raids, Minneapolis residents are demanding that ICE leave. Local council member Aisha Chughtai said that the community cannot recover until ICE is removed from the state. She described the trauma caused by recent federal operations targeting immigrants and condemned the violence that has shaken the city’s neighborhoods. Chughtai highlighted that two Minneapolis residents were...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. At least 15 people have died after a Philippines ferry sank early Monday, leaving dozens missing. The ferry disaster involved the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, carrying 332 passengers and 27 crew members, en route from Zamboanga to Jolo island in Sulu province. Coast guard officials confirmed that 28 people remained unaccounted for, while 316 passengers were rescued and...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. China’s top-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, is under investigation, the defence ministry confirmed, marking a high-profile development in the ongoing military leadership purge. Zhang, the vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, has long been regarded as President Xi Jinping’s closest military ally, making the inquiry a striking signal of intensified anti-corruption efforts. The investigation comes amid reports that Zhang...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Canada has no plans to pursue a free trade agreement with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed. The Canada China trade issue has drawn attention after recent tariff adjustments targeted specific sectors affected in past years. Carney emphasized that Canada will not negotiate with non-market economies without prior consultation with its North American partners under the USMCA commitments....

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Residents are being urged to evacuate the Otways immediately as a massive fire threatens communities. The Otways fire has intensified, prompting authorities to warn more than 1,000 homes are at risk of destruction. Emergency services report that worsening heatwave conditions combined with strong northerly winds could push flames as far east as Lorne. Gellibrand resident Rob Murphy explained...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The aftermath of the Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti shooting has revealed alarming instances of misinformation pushed by Trump officials. Evidence shows that Trump administration figures rapidly issued statements that painted Pretti as dangerous, despite video showing he was unarmed. Social media posts, press briefings, and televised interviews presented a narrative framing Pretti as an immediate threat. The...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Minnesota governor Tim Walz urged Donald Trump to withdraw federal agents immediately, following the deadly shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. The governor’s appeal highlights growing public concern over federal intervention and the safety of civilians. “President Trump, you can end this now. Pull these agents back and act with humane enforcement,” Walz said at a press briefing....

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Labour’s internal conflict deepened on Sunday as Burnham blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection sparked immediate anger. MPs and union supporters criticised the decision, highlighting tensions under Keir Starmer’s leadership. The NEC argued that allowing Burnham to contest the seat would require a costly midterm mayoral election in Greater Manchester, diverting vital party resources. Critics...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The BBC faces profound BBC jeopardy unless urgent reform of its funding model is introduced soon. Outgoing director general Tim Davie has emphasised that the licence fee system must be overhauled to ensure the broadcaster’s sustainability. Speaking to the Guardian, Davie urged supporters to “stand up and fight” for the BBC, citing increasing criticism from political opponents and...