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Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A Sydney-based currency trader who was dismissed after working from Singapore without his employer’s approval has won an unfair dismissal case in Australia, although he will receive no financial compensation. The Fair Work Commission found that while the employee’s conduct gave the company a valid reason to terminate his employment, the process used to reach that decision was...

Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Britain’s latest party conference season has exposed a shifting political landscape, with Labour leader Andy Burnham emerging as one of its biggest winners, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch strengthening her position, and several opposition figures facing renewed questions about their leadership, political judgement and public appeal. The conferences offered parties an opportunity to define their priorities, present themselves as...

Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The European Union is facing renewed criticism over its inability to agree on stronger measures against Israel, as growing public opposition to the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank collides with deep divisions among the bloc’s 27 member states. The issue is expected to feature prominently when EU foreign affairs ministers meet on Monday. Although...

Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump has said Washington is engaged in productive discussions with Iran and indicated that the United States will not launch an attack against Tehran before the country’s midterm elections on 3 November. The remarks have added a new dimension to an already tense confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with both sides continuing to signal that...

Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States is preparing to tighten restrictions on Chinese laboratories that test electronic products intended for the American market, marking another escalation in the technology and national security rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is scheduled to vote on a proposal on 29 October that could prevent Chinese testing facilities from certifying products...

Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Virgin Group has unveiled an early vision of its next-generation cross-Channel train service, setting the stage for a major challenge to Eurostar’s long-standing dominance of passenger rail travel between Britain and mainland Europe. With plans to begin operations in 2030, the company aims to introduce a distinctive travel experience that combines high-speed rail with the design, hospitality and...

Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Brazil’s right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has secured the backing of Augusto Cury, the candidate who finished third in the first round of voting, strengthening his position ahead of a closely contested battle against incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Cury’s endorsement could prove significant as both leading candidates seek to attract voters whose preferred candidate...

Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Turkey will not deploy troops to take part in offensive military operations against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement, despite reviewing ways to support Saudi Arabia under a new joint defence agreement with Pakistan and Riyadh. Ankara is considering defensive assistance, including air defence capabilities, electronic warfare measures and technical support, as regional tensions place the agreement under increasing scrutiny....

Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online India’s relationship with Israel has grown increasingly close during the war in Gaza, highlighting a major shift in New Delhi’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While several Western governments have taken steps against Israeli officials over their statements and policies concerning Palestinians, India has continued strengthening its diplomatic, defence and commercial engagement with Israel, raising questions...

Published: 09 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A major British pharmacy organisation has ended its sponsorship relationship with Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva UK following pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners and concerns raised during an internal review of the company’s activities. The decision makes the Royal College of Pharmacy the second major UK healthcare body to sever commercial ties with the drugmaker in recent weeks, intensifying debate...