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Published: 04 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as “barbaric” and “particularly depraved”, after a wave of overnight strikes plunged large parts of the country into darkness amid dangerously low winter temperatures. The comments came after Starmer held talks with US President Donald Trump, only hours after Russian missiles and drones...

Published: 04 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s former leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and once regarded as his most likely successor, has reportedly been shot dead, according to Libyan media and international news agencies. He was 53. Confirmation of his death emerged on Tuesday when the head of Saif al-Islam’s political team told the Libyan News Agency that he...

Published: 04 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Metropolitan Police has launched a formal criminal investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson following serious allegations that he leaked sensitive government information to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a senior cabinet minister during the global financial crisis. The inquiry, confirmed on Tuesday, centres on claims of misconduct in public office and has sent shockwaves...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The focus on Trump-Petro meeting has dominated diplomatic discussions across Washington and Bogotá, capturing global attention. This high-stakes encounter between Donald Trump and Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro marks a rare opportunity for dialogue after months of intense verbal sparring and accusations surrounding regional security, drug trafficking, and geopolitical influence. Analysts warn that the outcome of this Trump-Petro meeting...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The European Union has shown an open mind on UK customs union discussions, signalling potential for closer trade ties. In comments to the BBC, EU economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis confirmed the bloc was ready to engage constructively with the UK, highlighting the possibility of a customs union as part of broader economic discussions. The focus on a customs...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Peter Mandelson is facing growing scrutiny over allegations of a leak to Jeffrey Epstein, raising serious concerns about misconduct. New disclosures suggest Mandelson sent confidential government documents to Epstein during the global financial crisis, potentially compromising sensitive economic policies while he served as business secretary under Gordon Brown. The focus keyword “Mandelson leak” appears repeatedly as officials demand...

Published: 03 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Severe aid cuts could trigger over 22 million avoidable deaths globally by 2030, according to a comprehensive new study. This includes 5.4 million children under the age of five, highlighting the profound risks of reduced funding to the developing world. Researchers emphasised that decades of progress against infectious diseases and child mortality could be reversed if donor nations...

Published: 02 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi has confirmed he will contest the upcoming South Australian election with One Nation, marking a significant shift in the state’s conservative political landscape. The move places Cory Bernardi One Nation at the centre of renewed debate about right-wing momentum and voter dissatisfaction across South Australia. Verified reports from multiple international and UK-based outlets...

Published: 02 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Jess Wilson event withdrawal has reshaped political debate in Victoria after a sharp exchange between government and opposition figures this week. The Victorian opposition leader stepped back from a regional conference appearance after criticism from the premier linked the gathering to One Nation figures. The Jess Wilson event decision quickly became a national talking point, drawing reactions...

Published: 02 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Coalition split has dominated Australian politics, with David Littleproud confirming a meeting with Sussan Ley to discuss reuniting the parties. This development comes after Littleproud survived a leadership challenge, ending speculation over his role as Nationals leader. The focus on a Coalition reunion has intensified, as the political crisis escalated following the country party’s dramatic withdrawal from...