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Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Claims circulating in political and media circles suggest that Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny may have been killed using a rare toxin allegedly derived from frogs, prompting renewed calls for transparency and independent investigation. The allegations, which have not been independently verified, emerged from unnamed sources cited by commentators and activists questioning the official explanation of Navalny’s death....

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Cuba has cancelled its annual cigar festival, citing an escalating energy crisis that officials attribute in part to the ongoing effects of the US economic blockade. The festival, which has been a cornerstone of Cuban cultural tourism for decades, was expected to attract thousands of visitors and highlight the nation’s world-renowned tobacco industry. Authorities stated that worsening fuel...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a moment that has reignited fierce debate over race, political discourse and presidential conduct in the United States, former President Barack Obama openly addressed a controversial video shared on social media by President Donald Trump that depicted Mr. Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes — imagery historically used to dehumanise Black people. Obama’s remarks,...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In the wake of a resounding election victory that has reshaped the political landscape of Bangladesh, New Delhi and Dhaka now face a diplomatic crossroads. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), long a formidable force in the nation’s political sphere, has returned to power with a mandate that challenges longstanding assumptions about Bangladesh’s domestic trajectory and its foreign relations—particularly...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a significant diplomatic development that could reverberate across global geopolitics, Iran has signalled a fresh willingness to consider compromises in its long-standing nuclear negotiations with the United States — provided Washington demonstrates genuine engagement on sanctions relief. Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, made the comments during an interview with the BBC in Tehran,...

The UK government has alleged that Russia was responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny>, claiming he was killed using a toxin derived from a species of dart frog. In a statement released by the UK Government, officials said intelligence assessments indicate Navalny was exposed to a rare biological toxin, describing the method as “highly sophisticated” and designed to avoid immediate detection. The Kremlin has strongly denied the...

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: Canada / Breaking News Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a solemn vigil in Tumbler Ridge, offering support and solidarity to families affected by the recent tragedy in the community. Addressing the crowd, Trudeau said: “Canadians are with you in grief, in strength, and in hope. We stand together during this difficult time.” The focus keyword — Canadians are with you,' says PM...

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: World / International Affairs China has expressed hopes for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine, with top diplomat Wang Yi calling on Europe to play an active role in facilitating negotiations. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Wang Yi emphasised that a diplomatic settlement is in the interest of all parties and global stability. The focus keyword — China...

Publishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: World News / Travel & Safety A tragic avalanche in the French Alps has claimed the lives of three skiers — including two Britons among three dead in French Alps avalanche, prompting national mourning, rescue operations, and a judicial investigation. Authorities say the snowslide struck on Friday at the popular Val d’Isère ski resort amid unstable snow conditions and heightened avalanche warnings. The British pair...

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: World News / US Politics US President Donald Trump has sharply intensified rhetoric toward Iran, declaring that Iran regime change is “the best thing that could happen” amid stalled nuclear negotiations and a mounting US military presence in the Middle East. The remarks, made this week at a briefing with troops, have raised concerns about rising tensions and the possibility of conflict, even...