Politics

Published: 13 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Peter Mandelson has issued a Mandelson apology for his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging his mistake after intense scrutiny. The Labour peer, who was removed from his US ambassador role when his support for Epstein became public, addressed his connection during a BBC interview. Mandelson said he had been unaware of Epstein’s crimes initially, claiming ignorance and...

Published: 13 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Labour leader Keir Starmer has argued that his foreign trips are essential for addressing the cost of living. He told MPs that engaging directly in international negotiations would improve trade and security, which in turn would benefit the domestic economy. Starmer emphasized that global engagement, rather than isolation, was crucial for Britain’s economic stability. While many MPs prefer...

Published: 13 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The government’s proposed jury trial reform in England and Wales is facing renewed uncertainty as senior ministers quietly consider concessions following intense political and legal opposition. The plans, first unveiled as a solution to the growing criminal courts backlog, have sparked widespread concern across Parliament and the legal profession, prompting discussions behind closed doors about whether the proposals...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Democrats are centering their 2026 strategy on affordability, aiming to reshape voters’ priorities before the midterm elections. Affordability has become a recurring theme in speeches, legislation, and debates, with party leaders arguing Americans face higher costs under President Trump’s policies. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer told reporters this week that the Democratic focus remains on affordability, highlighting the...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump is evaluating very strong military action against Iran following a deadly crackdown on protesters, raising international concern. The US president warned that Tehran’s escalating violence may force Washington to take decisive steps, while Trump Iran military options remain under careful review. Analysts caution that intervention could destabilize the region further as Iranian citizens continue demanding political...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, intensifying Donald Trump’s relentless campaign against the Federal Reserve. Powell confirmed that the DOJ served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, potentially leading to a criminal indictment tied to his testimony before the Senate banking committee last June. The inquiry focuses on renovations to...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Minneapolis protests escalated dramatically as homeland security agents moved in following the fatal shooting of Renee Good. In the first 100 words, the focus keyword homeland security is central, reflecting federal involvement in Minneapolis. Residents and demonstrators reacted angrily to the arrival of heavily armed federal personnel, chanting, drumming, and blowing whistles to impede enforcement activity. This...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Peter Mandelson has refused to issue an apology for his Epstein ties, sparking renewed public outrage across the UK. The former Labour peer claimed he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual crimes, insisting that as a gay man he was “kept separate” from the financier’s illicit activities. Critics argue Mandelson’s refusal undermines the pain of Epstein’s victims and...

Published: 11 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has branded anti-government protesters as “troublemakers” attempting to please US President Donald Trump, as unrest across the country enters its 13th day. The demonstrations, sparked by economic hardship, have grown into the largest in years, with calls for the end of the Islamic Republic and, in some quarters, the restoration...

Published: 11 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Protesters across Iran defied a deadly government crackdown on Saturday night, returning to the streets despite mounting reports that hundreds of people have been killed or wounded by security forces over the past three days. Verified videos and eyewitness accounts reviewed by the BBC indicate that the authorities are escalating their response, even as the country remains under...