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Published: 26 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The complex dynamics of the ongoing war in Ukraine have once again taken a dramatic turn, with US President Donald Trump claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin is avoiding a face-to-face summit with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky simply because of personal animosity. The assertion, made during remarks on Monday, has injected a fresh layer of intrigue into already fragile diplomatic efforts...

Published: 25 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his commitment to “push Russia towards peace” as Kyiv commemorated its Independence Day on Sunday. The ceremony, marking Ukraine’s 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union, was attended by US envoy Keith Kellogg, with Zelensky emphasizing that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin remains “the most effective way forward” to end the ongoing conflict....

Published: 25 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk At least fifteen people, including four international journalists, were reported killed in an Israeli airstrike on a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip, marking yet another devastating episode in the ongoing conflict that has gripped the region since October 2023. The casualties, confirmed by Gaza health officials and humanitarian sources, include media personnel from major global outlets, underscoring the extreme risks faced...

Published: 25 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A major health scare has struck the popular resort town of La Manga near Murcia, Spain, where more than one hundred tourists – including several children and a 15-month-old baby – have fallen ill with suspected salmonella poisoning at the four-star Izan Cavanna Hotel. The outbreak, which unfolded over the weekend, has left holidaymakers reeling, with dozens requiring hospital treatment and others...

Published: 22 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap is pressing ahead with its European tour despite political controversies, a ban on entry into Hungary, and the cancellation of concerts in Austria and Germany. The Irish-language group is scheduled to perform this Sunday at France’s Rock en Seine festival, where an estimated 40,000 spectators are expected, days after one of its members appeared in a London...

Published: 22 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk In a rare and closely watched visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping travelled to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region, becoming the first Chinese leader to personally attend the once-a-decade celebrations. His presence underscored Beijing’s determination to tighten its grip on the restive Himalayan region while projecting an image of unity and progress...

Published: 21 August '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. As discussions intensify over the potential deployment of British forces to Ukraine, questions are mounting about whether the United Kingdom is adequately prepared to provide sustained military support. Sir Keir Starmer has led a series of meetings with European allies to explore the creation of a “reassurance” force in Ukraine, aimed at bolstering the country’s defences against future...

Published: 21 August '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Judge Frank Caprio, a name synonymous with compassion, empathy, and fairness in American courtrooms, has passed away at the age of 88. Widely recognized as the “Kindest Judge in the World,” Caprio’s death was confirmed by his family in a heartfelt social media post on Wednesday. His son, David Caprio, shared the news, noting that the beloved former...

Published: 20th August 2025 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Tensions over Ukraine have entered a new, cautious phase as the Kremlin sought to temper expectations of an imminent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his call for direct talks to seek an end to the conflict. The discussions come on the heels of Trump’s...

Published: 20 August 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk A lottery player in France has scooped the record-breaking EuroMillions jackpot of €250 million, equivalent to around £210 million, in a draw that has gone down as one of the most extraordinary in the game’s history. The National Lottery confirmed that one lucky ticket matched all five numbers and the two “lucky stars” in Tuesday night’s draw, securing a life-changing fortune...