Politics

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New UK border rules affecting dual nationals have sparked urgent political backlash and emotional appeals from families across Britain and overseas. The Liberal Democrats have demanded immediate action to prevent British dual nationals from being unfairly denied entry to their own country. The dispute centres on changes introduced by the Home Office requiring British dual nationals to present...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The debate over student loan interest has returned to centre stage in Westminster politics. The issue resurfaced after Kemi Badenoch pledged that a future Conservative government would scrap what she described as an unfair debt trap. Her remarks have intensified pressure on Labour ministers already facing criticism over rising repayment costs. For many graduates across Britain, student loan...

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: 22 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online SpaceX-founder Elon Musk has taken a decisive step in the ongoing Ukraine war by cutting access to his Starlink satellite internet service for Russian forces, a move that has reportedly hampered Moscow’s battlefield communications and given Ukrainian troops a tactical advantage along the front lines. The change, which took effect in early February after a formal request from...

Published: 22 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Hamas is holding an internal election to choose a new interim leader, senior sources have told the BBC, in a significant development for one of the Middle East’s most prominent armed groups. The vote comes after the deaths of many of its previous top commanders in Israeli strikes during and after the conflict triggered on 7 October 2023,...

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: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Schools across England are set to receive direct funding to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), marking a major overhaul of how resources are allocated for vulnerable learners. The government’s move aims to streamline funding, reduce delays in support, and improve outcomes for thousands of children with additional needs. Under the new system — outlined...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Former US President Donald Trump has said he will ask the Pentagon to release files related to UFOs and extraterrestrials after a viral interview featuring former President Barack Obama reignited public debate about unidentified aerial phenomena. The remarks came during a live media appearance in which Trump responded directly to Obama’s comments, promising greater transparency if returned to...

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: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the arrest of former royal Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor as an “extraordinary fall from grace” but made clear that it will not trigger another referendum on Australia becoming a republic. The comments come amid global attention on the former prince’s legal troubles and his dramatic shift in public standing. Speaking on the Guardian...