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Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has officially announced the formation of his transition team as he prepares to assume office on 1 January, revealing an all-female leadership slate aimed at guiding the city through what he calls the most ambitious policy agenda in a generation. The 34-year-old democratic socialist outlined the team at a press conference in...

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The manhunt for two prisoners mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth has sparked serious concerns over prison management and ministerial briefings, with the Ministry of Justice stating that Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy had “not been accurately informed” of key details before facing questions at Prime Minister’s Questions. The two men, identified as Brahim Kaddour-Cherif and William “Billy” Smith,...

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A company tied to Conservative peer Baroness Michelle Mone has been found to owe £39 million in unpaid tax, according to newly released documents from its administrators. The firm, PPE Medpro, which came under scrutiny for its role in supplying personal protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic, now faces mounting financial and legal pressure as the scale of...

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. After an eight-year break from acting, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly stepping back into the spotlight with a role in a new film titled Close Personal Friends. The project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, features a star-studded cast including Lily Collins, Brie Larson, Jack Quaid, and Henry Golding. Meghan is set to play herself in...

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...