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Nine Arrested in France Over Death of Far‑Right Student
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online French police have arrested nine suspects in connection with the beating death of a 23‑year‑old far‑right activism supporter in Lyon, an event that has heightened political tensions ahead of municipal elections in March and the 2027 presidential contest. The victim, Quentin Deranque, a mathematics student, died in hospital last weekend after he was assaulted by a group of...
US Says ‘Meaningful Progress’ Made as Ukraine Talks Enter Second Day
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine entered a second day in Geneva on Wednesday, with the United States saying the first round of negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian representatives had yielded “meaningful progress” even as core differences remain unresolved. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff struck a cautiously optimistic tone after the first day’s discussions, but analysts say a breakthrough...
Suspect in Rhode Island Ice Hockey Shooting Killed Ex‑Wife and Son
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A tragic domestic dispute at a youth ice hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA took the lives of an ex‑wife and her adult son after a shooter opened fire inside an ice rink, police said. The shooting, which occurred on 16 February 2026 during a high school hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, left multiple people dead and others...
Burning a Quran Is Disorderly, High Court Told
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The High Court in London heard compelling legal arguments this week as the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) challenged a lower court’s decision to overturn a conviction against a man who burned a copy of the Quran in a busy central London street last year, telling judges that such an act is “in itself disorderly” and should not have been dismissed...
Netflix and Paramount Are Battling for Warner Bros. — Who Is Likely to Win?
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) — one of the most prized assets in global entertainment — has become one of the most closely watched takeover battles in Hollywood, with Netflix and Paramount Skydance locked in a high‑stakes contest that could reshape the industry’s future. At the heart of the fight is who will control Warner Bros’ vast...
Dual Nationals Face Scramble for UK Passports as New Rules Come Into Force
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Millions of British citizens who also hold another nationality are facing a last‑minute rush to secure the correct travel documents before new UK border rules take effect later this month, with many dual nationals warning they may be denied boarding on flights, ferries and trains if they fail to comply. From 25 February 2026, the UK government will enforce a...
Jet2 Hands Passengers Life Ban After Mid‑Air Brawl
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A holiday flight from Turkey to the United Kingdom was plunged into chaos last week when two passengers engaged in a violent mid‑air brawl, forcing the plane to divert and prompting lifetime flight bans from British airline Jet2. The incident has reignited concerns about unruly passenger behaviour and airline safety on international routes. The disturbance occurred on Jet2...
London Pedicab Regulations Target ‘Rip-Off Fares’ and Nuisance Behaviour
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled new regulations aimed at cracking down on unregulated pedicab services in the capital, particularly targeting ‘rip‑off fares’, loud music and unsafe operations that have long plagued central London’s streets. The move comes after years of complaints from tourists, residents and business owners about excessive charges and nuisance behaviour by pedicab drivers —...
TfL Advert Banned for Harmful Racial Stereotype
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Transport for London (TfL) has faced criticism and regulatory action after one of its social media adverts was banned for reinforcing a harmful racial stereotype, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled. The controversial ad, part of TfL’s “Act Like a Friend” campaign aimed at encouraging people to safely intervene if they witness sexual harassment or hate crime...
Snow and Rain Warnings as Cold Snap Continues in the UK
Latest UK Weather Alerts: Snow and Rain Warnings Amid Ongoing Cold Spell Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Britain continues to grapple with wintry conditions as a persistent cold snap brings fresh snow and rain warnings across large parts of the United Kingdom, with forecasters urging the public to prepare for travel disruption, icy hazards, and flooding risks. The Met Office has issued multiple...
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