Politics

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A senior Ukrainian negotiator has described the psychological strain and strategic calculation involved in sitting face-to-face with Russian counterparts, offering a rare account of what it feels like to negotiate while war continues on the battlefield. Speaking to the BBC, the official — who has been directly involved in dialogue efforts between Kyiv and Moscow — said the experience is...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Fresh uncertainty over Trump tariffs has unsettled governments and markets across Europe this week. The renewed rhetoric from Donald Trump has left the UK and European Union urgently seeking clarity. Business leaders now fear that months of negotiation could unravel within days. The row intensified after a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States last...

Published: 24 February 2026 · The English Chronicle Desk · The English Chronicle Online Labour peer Peter Mandelson, widely known as Lord Mandelson, has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police have confirmed. The 72-year-old former cabinet minister was detained by officers from the Metropolitan Police earlier this week as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged breaches of public duty. He...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Bill Kelty’s bold remarks on tax reform at a parliamentary inquiry have sparked renewed debate over Australia’s economic direction and fiscal fairness. In an emotionally charged session dominated by concerns about intergenerational inequality, Kelty urged lawmakers to rethink surface‑level changes and pursue a deeper overhaul of the nation’s tax framework. The veteran union leader and former Reserve Bank...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Scottish National Party (SNP) has come under fire for charging £750 per ticket to attend a high‑profile business event that includes the opportunity for attendees to enjoy a “beer and a blether” with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, amid a campaign‑conscious moment ahead of next year’s Scottish Parliament elections. Marketed as the party’s annual Business Day,...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Efforts by the European Union to adopt a fresh round of sanctions against Russia have stalled after Hungary vetoed the proposed package, heightening diplomatic tensions just days before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine. The pause reflects deepening divisions within the bloc over how best to respond to Russia’s ongoing assault and support Ukraine...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Conservative Party has announced a major new pledge to tackle what its leadership describes as an “unfair debt trap” for millions of British graduates, vowing to scrap high interest rates on student loans and ease the financial burden on borrowers if elected to government. The proposal was set out by Kemi Badenoch, who said the current...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. California Democrats gathered in San Francisco this weekend with a singular message about Trump reckoning. Anger at President Donald Trump dominated speeches, strategy sessions and private conversations throughout the convention halls. Delegates said the coming midterm elections would deliver a decisive Trump reckoning across America. Within the first hour, speakers framed their mission as a national turning point....

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The unfolding controversy surrounding Prince Andrew deepened as police continue searches of his former home and the UK government refused to rule out a wider inquiry into his alleged links with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Authorities are investigating allegations tied to Andrew’s conduct during his tenure as Britain’s trade envoy, with mounting calls for...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A political controversy has deepened around the UK thinktank Labour Together after reports emerged that a lobbyist working on its behalf has been accused of investigating a Guardian journalist who has been reporting on the group’s undeclared donations. The revelations add fresh pressure on Labour figures and ministers tied to the scandal. According to multiple reports, Tom...