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Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The director of the Louvre Museum in Paris has resigned amid intense scrutiny over a string of crises that culminated in one of the most audacious art thefts in recent memory. Laurence des Cars, who had led the world’s most visited museum since 2021, stepped down after public and political pressure mounted in the wake of a...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The family of Nancy Guthrie, an 84‑year‑old woman who has been missing for more than three weeks, has announced a $1 million reward for information that leads to her safe return or recovery, escalating efforts to resolve a case that has drawn national attention in the United States. The appeal was made publicly by her daughter, NBC “Today”...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly turned to tariffs as a core tool of his trade policy, aiming to reshape America’s economic relationships with key trading partners. Tariffs — taxes levied on imported goods — have figured prominently in his approach both during his 2017–2021 presidency and in his renewed political rhetoric since announcing a bid...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The mysterious founder of global fast‑fashion giant Shein made a rare public appearance this week, using the moment to reaffirm the company’s ties to China and to praise local government support that many analysts see as key to its rise. Xu Yangtian — also known as Chris Xu — has long kept a low profile, with few...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Beijing to begin his first official visit to China since taking office, underscoring a shift in Berlin’s diplomatic and economic engagement with the Asian powerhouse. The two‑day trip, scheduled from 25 to 26 February, comes at a pivotal moment in global politics as European leaders seek to balance deep commercial...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Police in Stoke-on-Trent have secured convictions against five men and arrested others in connection with a brutal revenge attack in which a 31‑year‑old woman was set on fire in her own home, leaving her with life‑changing injuries. The incident took place on 16 December 2021 in the Bentilee area, and prosecutors have described the attack as a...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Japan has formally set a timeline to strengthen its air defence posture in the face of intensifying regional security concerns, announcing plans to station surface‑to‑air missile systems on Yonaguni Island, its westernmost territory located roughly 110 kilometres east of Taiwan, by March 2031. The move reflects Tokyo’s evolving defence policy and rising tensions with People’s Republic of China over...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of British influencer Jordan James Parke, widely known as the self‑styled “Lip King”, after he was found dead in London earlier this week. The Metropolitan Police are treating the 34‑year‑old’s death as unexplained and are investigating whether a cosmetic procedure played a role in the incident. Police...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A court in eastern England has delivered a sentence in a case that drew widespread concern about animal welfare standards and the responsibilities of pet owners after a severely neglected dog was put down. The court found that the dog, named Ruby, had suffered extreme neglect and ruled that her owner must face legal consequences for failing...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom has implemented a major overhaul of its border entry rules, fundamentally changing how travellers gain permission to visit the country. From 25 February 2026, the UK’s new digital travel system came into full force, affecting millions of visitors and sparking confusion among those with multiple nationalities. The changes centre on a mandatory requirement for...