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Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Newly released emails from the United States Department of Justice suggest Jeffrey Epstein transferred significant sums to Reinaldo Avila da Silva after his prison release. The disclosures have reignited scrutiny of Epstein’s connections with senior political figures and raised further questions about judgement and accountability after his conviction. The documents indicate that Epstein sent thousands of pounds to...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Newly released United States court files have raised fresh questions about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after his prison release. The documents suggest that Andrew attended an intimate dinner involving Epstein months after the financier completed a jail sentence for child sexual abuse offences. The revelations add further scrutiny to a relationship that has already drawn sustained...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A growing share of England’s online food economy is operating out of sight, according to new academic research examining delivery platforms. A university-led study has found that one in seven food businesses listed on major delivery apps now operate as so-called dark kitchens. The findings highlight the rapid expansion of a hidden sector that many consumers use without...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom and the European Union are cautiously moving towards renewed discussions on defence cooperation, signalling a possible shift in post-Brexit relations shaped by growing global instability. Senior figures on both sides have indicated that security collaboration could return to the agenda, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasised his desire to deepen ties with Brussels beyond existing...

Published: 31 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Concerns have been raised over the use of Chinese-made surveillance cameras protecting one of Britain’s most treasured democratic symbols, the Magna Carta, prompting renewed debate about ethics, security, and historical responsibility. Campaigners say the presence of this technology at such a landmark raises serious moral and geopolitical questions that extend far beyond routine security arrangements. The Magna Carta,...

Published: 29 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has recommended restricting the use of the phrase “globalise the intifada” when it incites hatred, intimidation, harassment, or violence. The inquiry clarified that this recommendation does not constitute an outright ban, nor does it extend to phrases like “from the river to the sea,” which remain outside its scope. Labor MP Edmond...

Published: 28 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Sussan Ley’s attempt to mend fractured relations failed after David Littleproud rejected her Coalition talks proposal. Ley sent a letter to Littleproud on Tuesday evening suggesting a meeting “without preconditions” to discuss the relationship between the Liberals and Nationals, highlighting the national importance of functional cooperation. In her message to Liberal colleagues, Ley stressed that maintaining collaboration between...

Published: 27 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The departure of Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino from Minneapolis signals a major shift in federal immigration enforcement following the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Bovino, who became the public face of the Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge, was at the centre of national criticism from Democrats and civil liberties advocates. Sources confirmed that Bovino, 55,...

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....