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Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. When Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, his victory speech carried a heartfelt moment that resonated far beyond politics. “To my incredible wife, Rama, hayati,” he said, using the Arabic term for “my life.” “There is no one I would rather have by my side in this moment, and...

Published: 06 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Chelsea escaped with a 2-2 draw against Qarabag in Baku, a result that felt more like relief than reward after a chaotic and uneven performance from Enzo Maresca’s heavily rotated side. What was expected to be a straightforward night against the Azerbaijani champions turned into a tense and humbling affair, as the Premier League giants came...

Published: 06 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online It was one of those nights at the Etihad Stadium when Manchester City seemed to be playing on a different level. A night when their artistry, control, and fluidity returned in full force — and at the heart of it all stood Phil Foden, beaming, brilliant, and back to his vintage best. City’s 4-1 demolition of...

Published: 06 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Newcastle United bounced back in style with a solid and composed 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao at St James’ Park, with goals from Dan Burn and Joelinton. After a disheartening defeat to West Ham at the weekend, this match offered the perfect opportunity for Eddie Howe’s side to restore belief and reassert their growing European credentials....

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Greta Thunberg has publicly supported a university student in the UK whose visa sponsorship has been revoked, raising concerns about his safety if he is forced to return to his native Egypt. Usama Ghanem, a 21-year-old second-year student at King’s College London (KCL), has faced indefinite suspension, triggering a process that could lead the Home Office to cancel...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Six Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters have been convicted after they were denied the opportunity to present climate facts or a “reasonable excuse” defence in court, raising questions about consistency in the UK’s handling of environmental demonstrations. The activists were found guilty of public nuisance following a high-profile protest on the M25 motorway in 2022, which saw them...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Marks & Spencer has reported that its profits more than halved after a major cyber-attack disrupted its operations, hitting its clothing and homeware business hard. The retailer said underlying profits fell to £184.1 million in the six months to 27 September, down from £413.1 million the previous year, as it struggled to restore its online systems. The cyber-attack,...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Children in England will soon learn about mortgages, budgeting, and artificial intelligence as the government moves to modernise the national curriculum. Alongside traditional subjects like maths, English, and science, pupils will be taught how to spot fake news and disinformation, including content generated by AI, following the first comprehensive curriculum review in over a decade. Education Secretary Bridget...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Gopichand Hinduja, the billionaire industrialist who led Britain’s richest business dynasty, has died at the age of 85. The Hinduja family confirmed his passing on Tuesday in London, describing the loss as a profound one for both the family and the wider business community. A spokesperson for the family said, “He will leave a deep hole at the...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A coalition of thinktanks from across the political spectrum is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use her upcoming budget to overhaul what they describe as the “broken” UK tax system. The proposals, published this week, call for bold changes including abolishing stamp duty, merging income tax with national insurance, and simplifying tax rules to ensure that all income...