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Drugs, Denial, Stigma: Fiji’s HIV Crisis Hits Children
Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The night her baby’s heart stopped, Clare* blamed herself. Had she taken her out in the cold too much? Had she damaged her lungs by drinking iced water during pregnancy? She fixated on Andi’s tiny chest, willing it to suck in air, rushing her to hospital in Fiji for the second time in as many days. Through the...
US Partially Evacuates Beirut Embassy Amid Rising Iran Tensions
Published: February 24, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The United States has ordered a partial evacuation of its embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, as tensions with Iran and its regional allies continue to rise, marking a significant diplomatic and security adjustment amid fears of broader conflict in the Middle East. The move reflects Washington’s growing concerns about the risk of escalation linked to unresolved disputes over Tehran’s...
What to Watch for During Trump’s State of the Union Address
Published: February 24, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online State of the Union address 2026: President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first formal State of the Union speech of his second term on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the United States Capitol before a joint session of Congress. The address carries heightened significance as the nation faces political, economic, and foreign policy challenges, and with...
Inside Kyiv’s resolve as conflict nears five‑year mark
Published: February 24, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the Russia‑Ukraine war moves into its fifth year since the full‑scale invasion began in February 2022, Ukraine’s leadership is reaffirming its commitment to achieving peace while continuing to defend its territory. The conflict has become protracted, with frontlines shifting slowly and intense diplomacy taking place against persistent hostilities. The United Nations reports that millions remain displaced...
Russian Troops Executed by Commanders, Soldiers Tell BBC
Published: February 24, 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Russian soldiers have come forward with harrowing accounts of brutality within their own ranks, revealing a grim reality on the front lines in Ukraine. In a new BBC documentary titled The Zero Line: Inside Russia's War, four former Russian troops—now fugitives outside Russia—describe witnessing commanders order the summary execution of soldiers who refused orders or attempted to flee...
British Trekker Dominic Ethan Among Dead in Nepal Bus Crash
Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The tragic Nepal bus crash claimed the life of a young British trekker as dozens of passengers were thrown into chaos on a remote mountain highway. In the early hours of Monday morning, a crowded coach travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu lost control on the narrow Prithvi Highway and plunged down a steep embankment beside the Trishuli River....
Inside Atlanta’s Soul Food Revolution
Published: February 24, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Atlanta, Georgia, long known as a crucible of African American culture, is also the epicentre of a culinary transformation that is redefining soul food for a new generation while preserving its deep historical roots. What once was primarily comfort fare linked to family tables, church gatherings, and Black migration from the rural South has evolved into a dynamic,...
French Minister Moves to Block US Envoy Kushner from Government Access
Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online France has taken the unusual diplomatic step of restricting access to government ministers for the United States ambassador, Charles Kushner, after he failed to appear for a scheduled meeting with French officials summoned by the foreign ministry. The move highlights growing tensions between Paris and Washington over comments made by U.S. officials regarding a controversial death in France...
Epstein Files Reveal High‑Profile Names in New US Government Release
Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In one of the largest and most consequential document releases in recent years, the United States government has made public millions of pages of material tied to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier who was convicted of sex offences and who died in custody in 2019. This tranche of records, widely referred to in media reporting...
What We Know About the Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Nancy
Published: 24 February 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A sweeping, multi‑agency search and criminal investigation continues in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, for Nancy Guthrie, the 84‑year‑old mother of U.S. television journalist Savannah Guthrie who vanished from her home in the early hours of 1 February 2026, with authorities now treating the disappearance as a likely abduction. Nancy — a grandmother and long‑time resident in a suburban area...
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