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Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Aid agencies have urgently called on Israel to allow more tents and essential supplies into Gaza after the first heavy winter rains hit the region, raising fears of disease and further suffering. More than a quarter of a million families are in immediate need of emergency shelter, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Jan Egeland, Secretary...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution endorsing former President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. The resolution, backed by 13 countries including the UK, France, and Somalia, paves the way for the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and a transitional governance body in the Palestinian territory. Russia and China...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online When Scotland last reached the World Cup finals in 1998, the world was a very different place. Cher’s hit “Believe” topped the charts, Tony Blair held office as UK Prime Minister, and a pint of milk cost just 34p. Thousands of Scottish supporters crossed the Channel to support Craig Brown’s squad in France, travelling by planes, trains,...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Troy Parrott, the rising star of Irish football, has opened up about the overwhelming emotions he felt after scoring a stunning injury-time goal against Hungary, a strike that sent the Republic of Ireland into a state of national jubilation. When asked if he planned to commemorate the goal with a tattoo, Parrott laughed, explaining that he intended...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has delivered a stark warning regarding the war in Ukraine, claiming that Kyiv has “no chance” of prevailing against Russia’s invasion. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview on the MD Meets podcast with Mathias Dopfner, Orban sharply criticized European Union leaders, accusing them of prolonging the conflict by continuing to send military and...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Three people have been killed and 15 others wounded following renewed Russian attacks in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, local authorities confirmed on Monday. The latest strikes come amid escalating tensions along the frontlines and growing international involvement in the conflict, highlighting the ongoing human toll as well as the complex geopolitical maneuvering surrounding Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Portugal and Norway have officially sealed their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following decisive victories in the latest round of European qualifiers. Portugal, recovering from a shock loss to Ireland, roared back to claim top spot in Group F with a staggering 9-1 win over Armenia. Meanwhile, Norway secured their first World Cup appearance since...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the Ashes series heats up in Australia, fast bowler Scott Boland has identified England’s Joe Root as the key player Australia must keep quiet to maintain the upper hand. The opening Test in Perth is set to test both teams, but Boland, who has a stellar record against Root, believes that nullifying the England captain will...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online At least forty-five Indian pilgrims have tragically lost their lives after the bus they were travelling in caught fire following a serious accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia, authorities have confirmed. The bus, carrying 46 passengers, was en route from the Islamic holy city of Mecca to Medina when the incident occurred, according to a statement from...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Communist and far-right candidates are set to face off in a December presidential run-off in Chile after Sunday’s first-round vote failed to produce a decisive winner. The election will pit Jeannette Jara of the Communist Party, from the governing coalition, against far-right contender José Antonio Kast, creating a dramatic showdown that could determine Chile’s political direction for...