Politics

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Duterte ICC hearing has formally begun in The Hague this week. Proceedings opened despite the former Philippine president refusing to attend in person. Judges at the International Criminal Court confirmed the pre-trial session would move forward as scheduled. The case marks a historic moment for victims of the controversial drug war. Rodrigo Duterte, now 80, was arrested...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A Labour minister emails controversy has erupted after fresh disclosures linked a senior figure to claims about journalists and Russian propaganda. The allegations centre on Josh Simons and messages sent to British intelligence officials in early 2024. The newly revealed correspondence shows Simons personally named reporters to security officials. He allegedly suggested their reporting formed part of a...

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: 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 Australian Federal Police have confirmed they received reports of a crime after Pauline Hanson comments about Muslims sparked national outrage. The development has intensified debate across Australia and drawn international attention, including from observers in the United Kingdom. Officials stopped short of confirming whether a formal criminal investigation has begun. However, the acknowledgement that Pauline Hanson comments...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The return of Evo Morales to public view has stirred Bolivia’s political landscape this week. After nearly seven weeks of unexplained silence, Evo Morales reappeared in his rural stronghold, ending intense speculation about his whereabouts. Supporters gathered in the tropical town of Chimoré as cameras captured his arrival. The images, widely shared across social media, showed a familiar...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Andrew arrest has sent shockwaves through Britain and Australia alike this week. News of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s detention has stirred fresh debate about the monarchy’s place in modern Australia. Yet Australia’s prime minister has ruled out another referendum on becoming a republic, despite the controversy. Anthony Albanese described the situation as an “extraordinary fall from grace” for the...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reignited global debate about his long shadowed ties to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. British police confirmed on Thursday that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken into custody following renewed scrutiny of historic allegations. The development has drawn intense attention across the United Kingdom and the United States. Court officials have yet to disclose full...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump has reignited controversy over the Chagos deal after a dramatic policy reversal. The Chagos deal, already politically sensitive in Westminster and Washington, now faces fresh uncertainty. Reports suggest the former US president withdrew support after Britain resisted allowing strikes on Iran from Diego Garcia. The disagreement centres on the future of the Chagos Islands and their...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Antonia Romeo appointment as cabinet secretary has ignited fierce debate across Whitehall. The decision by Keir Starmer to elevate her to the civil service’s top role drew sharp reactions. Several former colleagues have expressed concern about past allegations linked to her diplomatic service. Their complaints, first raised nearly a decade ago, have resurfaced following her promotion. The...