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Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Haiti have secured a historic place at the World Cup after beating Nicaragua 2-0, marking only their second appearance at football’s premier tournament. Remarkably, this achievement comes despite their 52-year-old French coach, Sebastien Migne, having never set foot in Haiti since taking charge of the national team 18 months ago. The Caribbean nation’s journey to the...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a historic milestone for international football, the tiny Caribbean island of Curacao has become the smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. The achievement comes after a hard-fought goalless draw against Steve McClaren’s Jamaica, which sealed Curacao’s place at next year’s tournament hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. With...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Ukraine has been rocked by one of the deadliest attacks on its western regions since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022, with nine people killed and dozens more injured after Russian forces launched a coordinated missile and drone assault. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the casualties on Wednesday, describing the strikes as a “brazen attack” targeting...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Warning: This report contains descriptions of rape and sexual violence. Names of victims have been changed and identifying details omitted to protect their privacy and safety. Enat was at home with her eight-year-old niece when soldiers came on a quiet Sunday morning. The Ethiopian army was conducting searches of homes in the Amhara region on 5...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US-based Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly voiced her support for President Donald Trump’s recent assertions that Christians in Nigeria are being systematically persecuted. Speaking at a United Nations event organized by the United States on Tuesday, Minaj emphasized the importance of highlighting the struggles faced by Christian communities in the West African nation. “In Nigeria,...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In the western Baltic Sea, a Swedish coastguard officer’s voice crackles over the radio, attempting to hail a nearby oil tanker suspected of violating international sanctions. “Swedish Coastguard calling… Do you consent to answer a few questions for us? Over.” The response is slow, distorted by static. A crew member gradually rattles off the ship’s insurance...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump has publicly defended Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, insisting that the kingdom’s de facto ruler “knew nothing” about the operation that led to the Washington Post columnist’s death. The comments came as Trump welcomed the crown prince to the White House, marking...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended a high-profile White House black-tie dinner on Tuesday night, joining US President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, and a host of global business and political figures. The event marked one of Ronaldo’s first known visits to the United States since 2016 and highlighted the intersection of sports, diplomacy,...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland have ended a 28-year wait to return to the FIFA Men’s World Cup after producing one of the most dramatic finishes in recent football history at Hampden Park. In a night that will live long in the memories of fans, two stoppage-time goals secured a 5-3 victory over group favourites Denmark, ensuring that Steve Clarke’s...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Spain have confirmed their automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Turkey in Seville. The result ensures Luis de la Fuente's side top Group E, capping a near-perfect qualifying campaign where La Roja won five of their six matches and kept clean sheets in the majority...