Politics

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Residents of Guadalajara, one of Mexico’s largest cities, describe a heavy pall of fear settling over daily life as violent clashes between rival drug cartels and security forces escalate, transforming once-bustling neighbourhoods into de facto war zones. The recent uptick in shootings, arson attacks and confrontations has triggered school closures, flight disruptions and urgent appeals from local...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Hong Kong’s judiciary delivered a surprising legal outcome Thursday when an appellate court overturned fraud convictions against Jimmy Lai, the veteran pro-democracy activist and media figure. Lai, 78, has long been a symbol of resistance against Beijing’s influence in Hong Kong and the founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily, a publication renowned for its outspoken political reporting. The...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online At least seven people have been killed and ten others injured after a Ukrainian drone strike hit a fertiliser factory in western Russia’s Smolensk region, Russian authorities said on Wednesday, in one of the deadliest such attacks on Russian industrial infrastructure since the full-scale invasion began. The facility, PJSC Dorogobuzh, located near the town of Dorogobuzh, produces...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Two influential Brazilian politician brothers have been convicted in a landmark trial for ordering the murder of Marielle Franco, the Rio de Janeiro city councillor, nearly eight years ago. The supreme court’s decision has drawn international attention, reflecting on both the persistence of political corruption and the ongoing struggle for justice in Brazil. João Francisco Inácio Brazão, a...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump’s nominee for US surgeon general, Casey Means, faced intense scrutiny during a Senate health committee hearing, avoiding clear answers on vaccines while defending her medical experience. The focus on vaccine guidance has raised concern among Democrats and public-health experts, who warn that misinformation could endanger Americans’ health at a critical time. Means, 38, emphasised that chronic...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has recently been welcomed for a meeting at Washington's State Department. Robinson, 43, whose birth name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, met with Joe Rittenhouse, a senior adviser at the department. Rittenhouse publicly praised Robinson on X, calling him a “free speech warrior” and highlighting his role in defending speech rights. The meeting has drawn...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The legal battle over the Palestine Action ban has entered a new phase after the home secretary secured permission to appeal. The decision ensures the controversial proscription will remain in force while senior judges reconsider its lawfulness. The development follows intense public debate, widespread arrests, and strong reactions across the political spectrum in the United Kingdom. An order...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The unfolding Mandelson arrest saga took another dramatic turn on Wednesday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police formally apologised to Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle after mistakenly disclosing that he had passed on a sensitive tipoff. The revelation emerged during the investigation into Peter Mandelson and allegations of misconduct in public office. The apology followed confirmation that Hoyle had relayed...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The future of Britain’s defence investment plan has ignited fierce political debate this week. A senior trade union leader has warned that failure to act could cost the chancellor her job. The row centres on delays to a multibillion-pound defence investment plan intended to secure thousands of skilled roles across the United Kingdom. Sharon Graham, general secretary of...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The bitter Your Party leadership contest reaches its decisive moment this Thursday. After months of turmoil, members will finally learn who controls the movement’s future. The Your Party leadership vote has exposed deep fractures between its founders. Supporters now hope clarity will replace the public rancour dominating headlines since summer. The party was co-founded by Jeremy Corbyn and...