Politics

Published: 27 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on Thursday before the Republican‑controlled House Oversight Committee as part of a high‑profile congressional investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. In a deposition held in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton told lawmakers she had “no idea” about Epstein’s criminal activities and denied any personal knowledge of their...

Published: 27 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online In a major political upset that could reverberate across British politics, the Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton by‑election, overturning a once‑safe Labour seat and relegating the governing Labour Party into third place behind Reform UK. The result represents a significant disruption of traditional party loyalties in a constituency that Labour had held comfortably since its creation. Green...

Published: 27 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Pakistan launched a major military offensive against targets in Afghanistan on Friday, marking a serious escalation of tensions between the two neighbours. The strikes included air attacks on the Afghan capital, Kabul, and other provinces as Islamabad responded to what it described as “unprovoked aggression” by Afghan forces and militant groups along the shared border. The offensive comes amid rising...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Liberal party executive has reached a controversial agreement to permanently bury the review into their catastrophic 2025 election defeat. This surprising move effectively shields former leader Peter Dutton and current leader Angus Taylor from potentially damaging findings regarding their specific roles. Many party members now fear this decision will prevent necessary learning from the historic loss. The...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The leader of Rhun ap Iorwerth has framed the next Welsh Senedd election as a stark choice between his party and Reform UK, underscoring growing competition on the Welsh political landscape. In a keynote address on Friday, ap Iorwerth said that voters will need to decide whether Wales should be governed by a progressive nationalist vision or by Reform’s...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The debate over health funding between the United States and several African nations has intensified, stirring deep unease across the continent’s political and public health landscape. Zimbabwe’s decision to withdraw from talks on a significant bilateral health aid package underscored growing resistance to what critics describe as unequal and intrusive terms. The dispute has drawn diplomatic criticism, legal...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Cuban Revolution — the century’s longest‑standing socialist project — is confronting one of the most profound challenges in its history as severe blackouts, fuel shortages and humanitarian strain converge with external pressure and internal hardship. A combination of tightened US sanctions, dwindling fuel supplies and strains on public services has transformed daily life for millions of Cubans and raised...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Jeremy Corbyn has been elected to lead Your Party, signalling a new strategy of collaboration with the Green Party. This development comes as Corbyn aims to unite left-leaning voters under a single, coordinated approach against Reform and Labour. Party insiders confirmed that this initiative represents a deliberate effort to consolidate progressive voices, emphasising policy over personal disputes. Following...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The World Economic Forum (WEF) president and chief executive, Børge Brende, has resigned following a review of his past contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking another high‑profile fallout linked to the ongoing disclosures known as the Epstein files. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister who led the Geneva‑based organisation — famous for its annual Davos summit...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The assisted dying bill remains in limbo as the House of Lords continues obstructing debate, a former minister said. Charlie Falconer, who has championed the legislation through the Lords, insisted the bill has not reached “the end of the road” despite growing concerns it may fail before the parliamentary session concludes in May. With less than six debating...