Politics

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States has launched a sweeping new round of tariffs on dozens of its largest trading partners, marking the latest escalation in President Donald Trump's renewed trade strategy and signalling that Washington remains committed to reshaping global commerce despite legal setbacks earlier this year. The measures, announced by the White House on Friday, introduce tariffs...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online An Indian activist who has been on a hunger strike for 26 days has lost 11kg but insists he remains determined to continue his campaign, saying: “I am still alive.” The prolonged hunger strike has drawn attention to the activist’s demands and raised concerns among supporters and medical professionals about the risks associated with extended fasting....

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A group of protesters in India who were targeted by police during a demonstration have responded to the crackdown by turning the incident into a wave of online humour and memes. The protesters, who were described by authorities using the term “cockroach”, faced police action during a gathering that drew attention on social media. Rather than...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The question written on the faces of grieving families is simple but devastating: “What was their crime?” That question has followed the deaths of 120 children who were killed when a strike hit a school in Iran, leaving a community struggling to understand how a place of learning became the scene of one of the conflict’s...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A public memorial service for former Conservative cabinet minister and broadcaster Ann Widdecombe will be held later this year, her family has announced. The event will provide an opportunity for friends, former colleagues, political figures and members of the public to come together and remember the life and career of one of Britain’s most recognisable public...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The widow of Police Constable Andrew Harper has criticised the government's early prisoner release policy, saying victims' families should not have to endure further distress over the possibility of offenders serving reduced prison terms. Her comments come as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a review of the early release scheme, promising to examine whether the current...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States military campaign against Iran has already cost Washington an estimated $37.5bn, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, as the Pentagon seeks additional billions of dollars to support ongoing operations and strengthen American forces. The announcement highlights the growing financial burden of the conflict, with officials warning that continued military activity could require further...

Published: 22 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Tensions in the Middle East escalated further after the United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes on targets in Iran, while President Donald Trump warned that Washington was prepared to attack underground nuclear facilities if Tehran continued actions viewed as threatening regional security. The renewed military operation comes amid an increasingly volatile confrontation between...

Published: 15 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has announced that it will establish an independent review to examine issues arising from the case involving former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, following his conviction on child sexual abuse offences. Party officials said the review is intended to ensure that lessons are learned, safeguarding procedures are strengthened...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Lenders to Thames Water are reportedly preparing for a potential legal battle should the government of Prime Minister Andy Burnham proceed with plans to bring England's largest water company into public ownership. Financial institutions with significant exposure to the troubled utility are said to be examining legal options to protect their investments, amid growing speculation that...