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Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online Manchester United’s interim head coach Michael Carrick is set to return to Tyneside this week as his revitalised side travel to take on Newcastle United in the Premier League, a trip that has been dubbed “the one that got away” by some supporters and pundits given Carrick’s roots in the region and past ties to the...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online South African television and theatre figure Ian von Memerty has died aged 61 after openly sharing his intention to end his life, his family confirmed in a heartfelt statement. Von Memerty, known for his dynamic presence on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and SA’s Got Talent, passed away in the early hours of February 23...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online In a stark illustration of the turmoil facing parts of Britain’s hospitality and brewing sectors, iconic Scottish craft beer company BrewDog has been acquired by a United States‑based beverages and cannabis firm in a deal worth £33 million. The takeover — confirmed this week — has led to the closure of dozens of BrewDog’s bars across the...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online The historic appointment of a woman as leader of the global Anglican Communion has triggered a serious schism within one of the world’s oldest Christian institutions, as conservative clerics gathered in Nigeria to nominate a rival spiritual leader. The move highlights deepening fractures between traditionalist factions and the mainstream Anglican hierarchy over theology, gender roles and...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online As Nepal prepares for what officials are calling a “historic” general election on March 5, 2026, the country’s interim leadership and political figures have issued urgent appeals to voters to engage fully in the democratic process and help ensure a peaceful, credible outcome. The parliamentary election, which follows months of political upheaval and the formation of...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online The Strait of Hormuz has become the focus of global attention as tensions in the Middle East escalate, with Iran’s leadership threatening and in some accounts enforcing a shutdown of this narrow but critically important maritime passage. Analysts, diplomats and energy market experts warn that any effective closure of the strait could send shockwaves through the...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online In a quiet corner of northern China, far from the bustling metropolises, lies a small town whose name has become synonymous with one of the nation’s most enduring cultural symbols: the lantern. This unassuming settlement has developed over decades into a manufacturing powerhouse whose workshops and family‑run stalls produce the vast majority of the lanterns seen...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online In a further indication of the ongoing political and military shake‑up in Beijing, China’s top political advisory body has formally voted to remove three retired military generals from its ranks, state media reported on Tuesday. The decision, taken by the Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), comes amid an intensifying internal campaign...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a significant road collision on one of England’s major arterial routes, police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to the scene on the A500 in Staffordshire earlier today after multiple reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Staffordshire Police, who are leading...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online In a dramatic intensification of hostilities across the Middle East, the Israeli military has launched fresh airstrikes against what it describes as strategic targets in both Tehran and Beirut, as diplomatic zones in the region come under unprecedented attack. The escalation comes amid an already deepening military confrontation following days of retaliatory strikes and counterstrikes involving...