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Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A devastating inquest opened this morning has heard that a man killed by an Underground train in central London last month was allegedly blocked from moving to a safe area of the platform by other commuters moments before the tragedy unfolded. David Okonjo, 47, a father of three from Lewisham, died instantly after being struck by a northbound...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The sun rose over a grey and jittery Tel Aviv on Friday morning, just hours after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had fired "Kheibar missiles" into the "heart of the city" as part of the 21st wave of its "Operation True Promise 4." While the Iron Dome and other sophisticated air defence systems once again...

Published: March 7, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering comprehensive, up‑to‑date global reporting. The UK’s Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, has visited a Royal Navy air station in Somerset to meet the aircrews and inspect the anti‑drone helicopters now being deployed to the Mediterranean as part of Britain’s defensive response to Iranian‑linked unmanned aerial threats. Pollard’s visit came amid heightened military activity following an Iranian‑made drone...

Published: March 7, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering comprehensive, up‑to‑date global reporting. Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has called on the British government to uphold international law in its response to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, warning that legal obligations should shape London’s diplomatic and military decisions as regional tensions escalate. In a recent interview, Thornberry criticised the United States and Israel’s...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering comprehensive, up‑to‑date global reporting. The UK’s defence minister, Luke Pollard, made a high‑profile visit to the Leonardo Helicopters facility in Yeovil, Somerset, this week after the government finalised a £1 billion contract for the company to build new military helicopters — a deal hailed as a major win for British defence manufacturing and jobs. The contract awards Leonardo the...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. Wayne Couzens, convicted of the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard, is reportedly “petrified” following a recent prison attack on fellow high-profile inmate Ian Huntley. Sources say the incident has heightened tensions among notorious criminals in the UK prison system, prompting concerns for Couzens’ personal safety. The attack on Huntley,...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. The family of a teenage girl groomed by convicted murderer Ian Huntley has reportedly appealed to prison medical staff to intervene after the former school caretaker fell seriously ill in custody. Sources say relatives are seeking medical treatment for Huntley despite his notoriety, expressing concern over his wellbeing while incarcerated....

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. Police in a major UK city have sold two specially designed “crime-fighting” tuk-tuks after two years of use, reportedly incurring a combined loss of £28,000. The three-wheeled vehicles, originally deployed as part of an innovative community policing initiative, were intended to patrol busy urban areas and improve engagement with residents....

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with an international smuggling operation involving military-grade firearms and a large quantity of heroin, authorities confirmed on Friday. The arrest follows an extensive investigation by UK law enforcement in coordination with international agencies. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed pending...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. A 29-year-old woman has been placed in a care home more than 100 miles away from her family, sparking criticism from relatives who say the decision has left her isolated and emotionally distressed. The young woman, who requires specialist support following serious health complications, was moved into a residential care...