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Published: 05 September. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online Brazil continued their commanding run in the World Cup qualifiers with a convincing 3-0 victory over Chile at the iconic Maracanã Stadium. Although Carlo Ancelotti's side had already secured qualification for next year’s tournament, the win moved the five-time World champions into second place, with one match remaining. Manchester United midfielder Casemiro had an early header disallowed for offside, but...

Published: 04 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A tragic accident on Lisbon’s iconic Gloria funicular left at least 17 dead and 20 others injured, some critically, on Wednesday evening, as a carriage lost control and slammed into a building along the city’s steep cobblestoned streets. The crash occurred shortly after 18:00 near Avenida da Liberdade, sending shockwaves through the Portuguese capital. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and horrifying....

Published: 04 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk The Sycamore Gap tree, one of Britain’s most iconic and beloved natural landmarks before its shocking felling in 2023, has been confirmed to be at least 100 to 120 years old, according to a new scientific investigation. The discovery strengthens the long-held belief that the tree was planted in the late 19th century by John Clayton, the Newcastle town clerk and...

Published: 04 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk Lisbon, a city renowned for its charm, history, and breathtaking hillside views, is reeling from tragedy after a catastrophic accident on one of its most iconic landmarks. At least fifteen people were killed on Wednesday evening when the Elevador da Glória, a funicular railway that has carried millions of passengers since the 19th century, derailed during its downhill journey and crashed...

Published: 02 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk  Fresh concerns of a potential third world war have reverberated across Europe following alarming reports that France is preparing its health system for a possible large-scale conflict. The move, reported by French investigative weekly Le Canard Enchaîné, revealed that the French Ministry of Health has issued directives instructing hospitals and medical institutions to prepare for a sudden and potentially massive influx of...

Published: 1 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Eastern Afghanistan has been left reeling after a powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck late on Sunday night, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,800 others. The tremor, which hit Kunar province at 11:47pm local time (8:17pm GMT), caused widespread destruction across villages, toppled homes and shook buildings as far away as Kabul and even Pakistan’s...

Published: 29 August '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Israel has announced the recovery of the bodies of two hostages during a renewed military offensive in Gaza City, an operation that highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the persistent efforts to trace those abducted during previous escalations. According to an official statement released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the remains of Ilan Weiss, who had been held hostage...

Published: 28 August 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the nation’s most important public health agency, has been thrown into chaos after its newly appointed director, Dr Susan Monarez, was abruptly declared removed by the Trump administration—only for her to refuse to resign, insisting she was being targeted for upholding scientific integrity. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released...

Published: 27 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The Danish government has summoned the most senior United States diplomat in Copenhagen following reports that American citizens have been involved in covert influence operations in Greenland aimed at promoting secession from Denmark. The move comes amid growing concern in Copenhagen over foreign attempts to interfere in the affairs of the Arctic territory, which holds both strategic and economic importance. Denmark’s public...

Published: 26 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Australia is reeling after a violent and deadly attack in the small rural town of Porepunkah, Victoria, where two police officers were shot dead and another seriously injured during what authorities have described as an “active incident” that has shocked the entire country. A massive manhunt is now under way to track down the gunman, who escaped into nearby bushland and is...