Politics

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia will “always be victorious” as he presided over a significantly scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, held under intense security measures and heightened fears of potential Ukrainian strikes. The annual commemoration, traditionally one of the most symbolic displays of Russian military power, took place in a markedly subdued atmosphere this...

Published: 09 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online.  Australia’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation after Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party secured its first-ever lower house victory, winning the closely watched Farrer byelection in a result that has sent shockwaves through the country’s major political parties. The stunning victory marks a historic breakthrough for the right-wing populist movement, which has spent decades operating largely on...

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online.  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing the gravest political crisis of his leadership after Labour suffered devastating defeats across England, Wales and Scotland in a dramatic election setback that has intensified calls within his own party for him to announce a timetable for his departure. The local and devolved election results delivered a political earthquake across the...

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Fresh turmoil has engulfed the United States Food and Drug Administration after reports emerged that President Donald Trump has approved plans to remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary from his position, deepening concerns about political interference inside one of the world’s most influential health regulators. The development comes at a time when public confidence in the agency has sharply...

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online.  Pressure is rapidly mounting on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after a major poll revealed that a majority of Labour Party members no longer believe he can restore the party’s political fortunes. The findings, published in the aftermath of bruising election results across England, Scotland and Wales, have intensified internal debate over the future direction of the party...

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A growing number of current and former immigration judges in the United States are warning that political pressure inside the immigration court system is threatening judicial independence and undermining confidence in the rule of law during President Donald Trump’s second administration. As mass deportations intensify and the White House pushes for tougher immigration enforcement, judges at the centre...

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Diplomatic efforts to halt the widening Middle East conflict remain delicately balanced as the United States awaits Iran’s response to a proposed interim ceasefire agreement aimed at reducing hostilities across the Gulf region. The negotiations come amid renewed fighting around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, where naval clashes, missile exchanges and economic disruption have raised fears of...

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The world is once again confronted with a stark symbolic warning about its future: the Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight than at any point in its history. Set and maintained by a group of leading scientists and security experts, the clock now stands at just 85 seconds to midnight, reflecting heightened fears over nuclear conflict, climate...

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Norway is reinforcing its position as a key energy supplier to Europe, with officials confirming plans to maintain and expand offshore oil and gas production amid ongoing global instability linked to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Norway’s energy policy, led by Energy Minister Terje Aasland, has taken a clear stance that the country will continue developing...

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. France is heading toward one of the most fragmented presidential elections in its modern history, with around 30 candidates expected to compete in the 2027 race, as political forces across the spectrum struggle to consolidate support against the rising far right. The election will be held to replace President Emmanuel Macron, who is constitutionally barred from seeking a...