Politics

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Schools across England are set to receive direct funding to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), marking a major overhaul of how resources are allocated for vulnerable learners. The government’s move aims to streamline funding, reduce delays in support, and improve outcomes for thousands of children with additional needs. Under the new system — outlined...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Former US President Donald Trump has said he will ask the Pentagon to release files related to UFOs and extraterrestrials after a viral interview featuring former President Barack Obama reignited public debate about unidentified aerial phenomena. The remarks came during a live media appearance in which Trump responded directly to Obama’s comments, promising greater transparency if returned to...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In today’s volatile political climate, the global corruption crisis is no longer about secret payments or hidden envelopes. It has evolved into a deeper struggle over power, protection and political favour. Across capitals and courtrooms, questions are now being asked about who is shielded by Washington and who is left exposed. The global corruption crisis is shaping diplomacy,...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the arrest of former royal Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor as an “extraordinary fall from grace” but made clear that it will not trigger another referendum on Australia becoming a republic. The comments come amid global attention on the former prince’s legal troubles and his dramatic shift in public standing. Speaking on the Guardian...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online The husband of U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez‑DeRemer has been barred from the Department of Labor’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., after at least two female staffers accused him of sexual assault, according to multiple reports citing unnamed officials and police records. The decision has intensified scrutiny on the Labor Department’s leadership and workplace conduct. Sources familiar with the...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Retail magnate Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands and former owner of Victoria’s Secret, has told US lawmakers that he was “naive, foolish and gullible” and was “conned” by his longtime associate Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier at the centre of a sprawling criminal network. Wexner’s testimony comes as the House Oversight and Reform Committee intensifies its...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates has abruptly withdrawn from delivering a keynote speech at India’s flagship AI Impact Summit, days after newly released Epstein files reignited scrutiny over his past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move dealt a notable blow to the high‑profile event, which has aimed to position India as a global leader in artificial...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government has recorded an unprecedented UK budget surplus of £30.4bn in January 2026. This figure, confirmed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), surpasses all previous January totals since records began in 1993 and reflects a dramatic £15.9bn increase compared to January 2025. Analysts say the UK budget surplus exceeds forecasts from the Office for Budget...

Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online The United States has posted another staggering trade deficit figure, underscoring the limits of President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy to curb the nation’s imbalances in global commerce. Despite the administration’s aggressive levies on imported goods, new data show that the deficit remains near historic highs — particularly in the goods trade — raising questions about the effectiveness of...

Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online New Mexico officials have announced the reopening of a criminal investigation into alleged illegal activity at the infamous Zorro Ranch, a property once owned by disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes after newly unsealed government files prompting renewed scrutiny of what may have occurred on the sprawling estate near Stanley, New Mexico. Attorney General Raúl Torrez confirmed that...