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Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Archaeologists in Europe have unveiled findings that could confirm one of history’s most enduring legends: Hannibal’s crossing of the Alps with war elephants during the Second Punic War. A recently unearthed ancient bone, discovered in the Alpine region, is believed to belong to a North African elephant, providing tangible evidence for an event long debated by historians and...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Ukrainian forces have reportedly made significant advances on the battlefield as tensions remain high ahead of planned peace talks in Geneva. Military officials in Kyiv claim that coordinated offensives have allowed Ukrainian troops to regain key territory in the eastern regions, putting pressure on Russian forces and shifting the strategic balance in favour of Kyiv. Sources within Ukraine’s...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Ukraine has launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide military personnel with the opportunity to freeze their sperm, as the country confronts a looming demographic crisis exacerbated by years of conflict and declining birth rates. The programme, funded by the Ukrainian government, aims to preserve the reproductive potential of soldiers who face the physical risks of combat, while addressing...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK-California energy deal has sparked a sharp political storm across the Atlantic this week. Former US president Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on the agreement, criticising both the British government and Gavin Newsom for deepening cooperation on climate and clean technology. His remarks, delivered during an interview with Politico, have quickly reverberated through diplomatic and political...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hollywood mourns the loss of one of its most revered screen legends as acclaimed actor Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95. Best known for his iconic role as Tom Hagen in The Godfather trilogy, Duvall’s extraordinary career spanned more than six decades and left an indelible mark on film, television and theatre. Duvall’s passing was...

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A groundbreaking scientific study has upended long-held assumptions about ancient wildlife in Japan, revealing that the large “tiger” fossils unearthed across the archipelago were not tigers at all — but belonged to a now-extinct species of cave lion that once roamed the region tens of thousands of years ago. The findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the...

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Australia is confronting deep questions about civil liberties and policing after dramatic scenes at pro-Palestine protests in Sydney and other cities, where demonstrators describe being met with aggressive force by police that many witnesses call disproportionate and frightening. The clashes erupted against the backdrop of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s recent visit and have sparked widespread scrutiny of law...

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Relations between China and Japan have deteriorated sharply in recent months as Beijing has begun to exert pressure on Tokyo in ways that hit at the heart of Japan’s economy, diplomacy and security priorities, raising the question: will Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi cave to China’s demands or stand firm? At the centre of the row is Tokyo’s...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Taylor Swift concert attack plot has returned to the spotlight after Austrian prosecutors confirmed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old suspect. Authorities allege the man planned to target one of the singer’s Vienna performances during her record-breaking Eras Tour in August 2024. The case has reignited debate across Europe about event security, online radicalisation, and the persistent threat...

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online United States President Donald Trump has declared he will be “indirectly” involved in the second round of high-stakes nuclear negotiations with Iran, as diplomats prepare to meet in Geneva amid elevated tensions in the Middle East. The announcement comes ahead of talks this week that could shape the future of US-Iran relations and global non-proliferation efforts. Speaking to...