Life & Society

Published: 11 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A growing debate over youth unemployment in England has raised a difficult question for the education system: should primary schools be expected to identify children who may eventually become not in education, employment or training, commonly described as NEET? The proposal has been advanced by Alan Milburn, a former government minister and senior government adviser, who...

Published: 10 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For years, some of the world's biggest technology companies have presented artificial intelligence as a revolution that could fundamentally change the way people work. Among the most frequently repeated promises is that AI will make employees more productive, reduce repetitive tasks and eventually allow people to spend fewer hours at work. But inside some of the companies developing...

Published: 3 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has revealed that she is freezing her eggs, offering an unusually personal glimpse into a medical process that remains difficult for many Americans to discuss openly. The 36-year-old New York Democrat shared videos of the early stages of the process on social media, including footage of herself administering an injection and explaining some of...

Published: 10 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online What initially appeared to be the discovery of human remains beside a remote Australian road has ended with an unusual conclusion: the suspected body was actually a highly realistic doll. The discovery prompted Australian police to launch what they initially described as a murder investigation after two men came across a suitcase near the small village of Oallen,...

Published: 7 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A quiet school morning outside Thailand’s capital turned into a scene of terror and confusion when a teenage student allegedly opened fire inside a prestigious secondary school, killing teachers and injuring dozens of people before taking his own life. Students at Debsirin Nonthaburi School described moments of panic as classrooms suddenly became scenes of violence. One 14-year-old pupil...

Published: 7 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Conservative Party has unveiled a controversial new housing policy that would prevent most foreign nationals from accessing social housing in England and require many existing tenants to leave council and housing association properties if the party returns to government at the next general election. The proposal, presented as part of the Conservatives’ broader immigration and welfare agenda,...

Published: 8 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For most footballers, a career is defined by loyalty to one club, a handful of transfers and the pursuit of stability. For Zeph Thomas, however, football has been a journey measured in miles, changing dressing rooms and countless new beginnings. The Bradford-born winger has experienced one of the most unusual careers in modern football, moving clubs 39 times...

Published: 7 August 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Two people have been convicted in connection with the death of French live-streamer Jean Pormanove, whose final moments were broadcast online in a case that triggered widespread concern over the safety and exploitation of online content creators. The convictions follow an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the streamer’s death, which shocked audiences in France and raised questions about the limits...

Published: 7 August 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Meta has been hit with a record $567m fine in the largest child safety ruling ever imposed against the social media giant, following a landmark decision over concerns about how its platforms protect young users. The penalty marks a major escalation in global scrutiny of technology companies and their responsibility for safeguarding children online. Regulators said Meta failed to do...

Published: 6 August 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Padel has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, with new courts appearing across towns and cities at a rapid pace. Yet despite its growing popularity, the sport is facing a significant challenge: attracting more women players. The racquet sport, which combines elements of tennis and squash, has experienced a major surge in recent years. Played mainly in...