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Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Indonesia and the Netherlands have reached an agreement to repatriate two elderly Dutch nationals serving prison sentences in Indonesia for drug offences—one on death row and the other serving a life sentence. The repatriation, requested by the Dutch government on humanitarian grounds, was approved in October by Indonesian authorities, citing health concerns for both men. Siegfried Mets, 74,...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider, is edging ever closer to a critical deadline as it struggles to secure a major rescue deal needed to stabilise its finances. The company, burdened by nearly £20bn of debt, has warned that it has already spent £1.43bn of the £1.5bn emergency funding package it received, with the remaining...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a significant shift in the way people in England are reaching out to their GP surgeries. For the first time, a higher proportion of patients are now contacting their GPs online rather than by phone. Between 16 September and 9 October, just over 43% of people used online...

Published: 03 December 2025 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Delhi is once again grappling with a familiar and devastating winter crisis as toxic air blankets the Indian capital, driving a staggering rise in acute respiratory illnesses across the city. More than 200,000 cases of respiratory problems were recorded in six major state-run hospitals between 2022 and 2024, according to new federal government data presented in parliament. Over...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Five hours of high-level talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s senior negotiator have ended without a breakthrough on a potential Ukraine peace deal. A Kremlin spokesperson described the Moscow meeting as “constructive,” but acknowledged that several elements of the plan remained unacceptable to Russia. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Barcelona opened up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga after coming from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1 at the Nou Camp. Raphinha equalised after Alex Baena’s early opener, before Dani Olmo’s clever finish turned the match in Barcelona’s favour. Ferran Torres sealed the win with a late third goal. Earlier in the season, Barcelona...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A New Zealand man has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing a diamond-studded locket in an unusual manner—by swallowing it. The Fabergé egg pendant, valued at NZ$33,585 ($19,300; £14,600), has not yet been recovered, according to local police reports. Authorities were called to Partridge Jewellers in central Auckland last Friday afternoon, where the 32-year-old suspect was arrested...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online YouTube has warned that Australia’s new social media ban for children under 16 could make the platform less safe for its youngest users. According to the video-sharing giant, the legislation, set to take effect on 10 December, will remove the platform’s “robust parental controls,” depriving parents of the tools they currently use to supervise their children’s accounts. These...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government has delayed its long-awaited decision on China’s proposed super-embassy until January, extending a complex and politically sensitive process that has drawn significant attention in London. Officials believe the final approval will align with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s expected visit to Beijing, where he aims to rebuild a balanced and stable relationship with Chinese leaders. The...

Published: 02 December 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Australia’s flamboyant all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has officially withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auctions, bringing an end to his 13-year association with the world’s richest and most widely followed Twenty20 cricket league. His decision marks the conclusion of a significant chapter of his cricketing journey, one that shaped his career, showcased his explosive talent, and...