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Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A Sudanese family living in Londonderry has declared that they will not be driven from their home after racist graffiti was daubed on their property, an incident that has sparked outrage across the local community. The words “local only,” accompanied by a cross hairs symbol, were sprayed overnight on the house where Hala Ahmed, her husband, and...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A children’s football coach in Belfast has been removed from both his club and the wider grassroots league following the posting of an apparent drugs menu in a WhatsApp group chat used by coaches across Northern Ireland. The incident, which has caused shock within the local football community, has prompted swift action by both the football club...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Plans to fly the Palestinian flag outside Belfast City Hall this weekend now appear unlikely to go ahead, following legal advice highlighting potential procedural issues with the council’s earlier decision. While the motion to raise the flag was approved earlier this month, opposition from unionist representatives and concerns over the decision-making process have cast doubt on whether...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Peers in the House of Lords have been granted an additional 10 days to scrutinise the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, following concerns that a record number of amendments could prevent the legislation from being passed before the current parliamentary session ends. The extra sitting days, scheduled between 9 January and 24 April next year,...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In one of the most closely watched Budgets in recent years, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a sweeping package of tax measures worth £26bn, insisting that the burden will fall mainly on those “with the broadest shoulders”. As Britain continues to grapple with rising living costs and a slowing economy, Reeves argued that the measures are essential...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk, has introduced a new “transparency feature” aimed at providing users with more information about the accounts they interact with. The feature, announced by Nikita Bier, head of product at X, has sparked discussion and concern about its implications for user privacy and safety....

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Bitter rivals India and Pakistan are set to face off in a highly anticipated group-stage match at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The announcement of the draw by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday has already generated widespread attention, reflecting the long-standing cricketing and political tensions between...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a stunning display of skill and composure, FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Spain’s Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The result marked Chelsea’s third league-phase win, bringing them closer to the top of their group, while Barcelona suffered their second defeat in the tournament amid defensive lapses...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a landmark legal challenge that could have far-reaching implications for children’s rights and online access, two Australian teenagers are set to contest the nation’s new social media ban for under-16s in the High Court. The challenge alleges that the law, which comes into effect on 10 December, is unconstitutional and infringes upon young Australians’ fundamental right...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A group of 24 Nigerian schoolgirls abducted from their boarding school in Kebbi State over a week ago have been released, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred on 17 November when armed assailants stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), killing one staff member and kidnapping 25 students. One of the...