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Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, has declined to say how frequently she intends to brief journalists or engage with the media, adding uncertainty to the administration’s approach to press relations as she faces growing scrutiny over her professional qualifications. Her appointment, rapid transition into one of the White House’s most visible...

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Saudi Arabia is facing renewed international criticism over its use of the death penalty after human rights organisations warned that Youssef al-Manasif, a young man convicted over alleged offences committed when he was between 15 and 17, could be executed imminently. His case has intensified concerns about the treatment of juvenile defendants, the fairness of criminal proceedings and...

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online French police are facing mounting scrutiny after several teenagers sustained severe injuries during school protests, prompting lawyers and human rights organisations to question the use of police weapons, the treatment of detained children and the authorities’ response to a growing youth movement. The allegations have intensified a national debate over the right to protest, police accountability and the...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has vowed to remain in office despite three consecutive days of student-led demonstrations and violent clashes between protesters and police in the capital, Tirana. The unrest has intensified pressure on his government, with demonstrators demanding his resignation, improved university conditions and greater support for students facing the rising cost of education. As the...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened in efforts to remove the protected status of a historic Belgrade building earmarked for a proposed $500 million Trump-branded development, according to an investigation based on interviews and leaked documents. The allegations have intensified scrutiny of the Serbian government, raised questions about the handling of a controversial property deal and placed renewed...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Donald Trump’s selection of political allies, personal associates and loyal supporters for key diplomatic positions is facing renewed scrutiny after Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure as the United States ambassador to Greece. Her exit has drawn attention to a wider pattern of controversial appointments during Trump’s second presidency, raising questions about diplomatic experience, political loyalty and the potential consequences for...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico faced a demanding test of his political message on Wednesday night as undecided voters confronted him over abortion, religion, Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, foreign aid and his broader approach to politics during a closely watched town hall. The CNN event offered Talarico an opportunity to present himself directly to voters as...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump spent the latest day of the US midterm campaign trying to strengthen Republican candidates in closely watched races, using rallies in Arizona and Montana to energise his political base as Democrats increased spending in strategically important Senate contests. The president’s campaign appearances came as both parties intensified their efforts ahead of the November midterm elections, with...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as one of the most closely watched figures in Israel’s election campaign, presenting voters with an alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that is built less around ideological transformation than around personal character, military experience and a promise of more restrained government. The former Israeli military chief of staff has been described by supporters...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A widening crackdown on LGBTQ+ people in Senegal has pushed members of the community into hiding, restricted their movements and prompted some to leave the country, amid reports of hundreds of arrests, forced HIV testing and growing difficulties in accessing legal representation. More than 320 people have reportedly been arrested and detained since February on allegations linked to...