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Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online The simple, ubiquitous symbol “@” is far more than just a character on a keyboard. Across the world, it carries different names and meanings: in Taiwan, it is called the “little mouse”; in Russia, it is “dog”; in Hebrew, “strudel”; and in Dutch, it is affectionately referred to as “monkey’s tail.” Yet behind this unassuming glyph lies a story...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a dramatic return to late-night television, Jimmy Kimmel made clear on Tuesday night that he will not be silenced by critics, including U.S. President Donald Trump, following his brief suspension over controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Though the host adopted a tone of sorrow for the uproar caused by his earlier comments, he refused to...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Typhoon Ragasa, described by meteorologists as one of the most powerful storms to hit East Asia in recent years, has wreaked havoc across multiple territories, leaving a trail of destruction in its path. After tearing through Taiwan, where at least 15 people were killed and 17 others remain missing, the storm skirted past Hong Kong with ferocious...

Published: 23 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The latest Netflix series, House of Guinness, created by Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight, tells the gripping story of the Guinness brewing dynasty—a family history filled with political intrigue, business triumphs, rivalries, scandals, secrets, and personal tragedies. The series was conceptualized by Guinness descendant Ivana Lowell, who drew from her family’s hidden stories and historical conflicts. Ivana Lowell...

Published: 23 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In 1968, London theatre audiences witnessed something truly unprecedented: a stage full of naked actors performing a musical that challenged societal norms and conventions. This groundbreaking production, the US “Love-Rock Musical” Hair, became infamous for its nude scene, but the true radical nature of the play extended far beyond physical exposure. For over two centuries, no new play...

Published: 23 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online When Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embraced Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh last week, the gesture carried a significance far beyond warm diplomacy. It was the culmination of a strategic mutual defence agreement between Pakistan—the Islamic world’s only nuclear-armed nation—and Saudi Arabia, the Gulf’s most ambitious monarchy. The signing of this pact has rippled through...

Published: 22 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk River Island, one of Britain’s most recognisable fashion retailers, has confirmed the closure of its Hanley store in The Potteries Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, scheduled for January 2026. This development marks another significant setback for the British high street, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by traditional brick-and-mortar retailers in an increasingly digital market. Ahead of the closure, the Hanley branch will offer significant discounts,...

Published: 22 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Anyone who mentions having met Shamima Begum often faces one of two immediate reactions. On one side, people insist, “She was just a schoolgirl, only 15, and she was groomed.” On the other, there are those who argue, “She got what she deserved; she’s a terrorist, and we don’t want her back here.” As someone who has followed her story closely, I...

Published: 22 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, held in Arizona over the weekend, was intended to be a solemn gathering, a unifying moment for a movement mourning the sudden loss of one of its most recognisable figures. The event, however, descended into controversy after former President Donald Trump delivered a speech that many have described as self-serving, divisive, and deeply inappropriate...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The joint press conference between US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers on Thursday delivered a mixture of diplomacy, political theatre, and revealing commentary on some of the world’s most pressing issues. While the event was tightly managed, the session offered a glimpse into the priorities and positions of both leaders, touching on Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, trade,...