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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...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online China’s aggressive investment strategy in the United Kingdom over the past two decades has granted it access to cutting-edge technology with potential military applications, according to a BBC Panorama investigation. The spending spree, worth an estimated £45 billion ($59 billion) at 2023 prices, accelerated after a 2015 Chinese state directive aimed at positioning Beijing as a global...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a dramatic shift on Sunday night, former US President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing the full trove of documents related to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier stance on the matter. "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide," Trump posted...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Federal immigration authorities have launched a sweeping operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to curb illegal immigration across major U.S. cities. Dubbed “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” the campaign saw nearly 100 arrests in the Charlotte area on Saturday, targeting individuals described by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as “criminal illegal...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Tensions between Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and former President Donald Trump have intensified in recent weeks, centring on Greene’s insistence that all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein be released to the public. The dispute has made headlines across the United States and has drawn attention to a broader debate over transparency, accountability, and...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A rollercoaster 72 hours of football climaxed in pure emotion for the Republic of Ireland as they kept their World Cup dream alive in dramatic fashion. At the heart of the celebration was 23-year-old striker Jason Parrott, whose performance against Hungary on Thursday night captured the imagination of a nation and left the young Dubliner openly moved,...