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Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Skywatchers and “eclipse chasers” around the world are gearing up for some of the year’s most spectacular celestial events, with several solar eclipses expected in 2026 that will offer stunning views of our nearest star being partially or totally covered by the Moon. From the eerie “ring of fire” of an annular eclipse to the dramatic darkness of totality later...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Millions of British citizens who also hold another nationality are facing a last‑minute rush to secure the correct travel documents before new UK border rules take effect later this month, with many dual nationals warning they may be denied boarding on flights, ferries and trains if they fail to comply. From 25 February 2026, the UK government will enforce a...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A holiday flight from Turkey to the United Kingdom was plunged into chaos last week when two passengers engaged in a violent mid‑air brawl, forcing the plane to divert and prompting lifetime flight bans from British airline Jet2. The incident has reignited concerns about unruly passenger behaviour and airline safety on international routes. The disturbance occurred on Jet2...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Across the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Balkans and the Caucasus, millions of food lovers know it as a simple yet irresistible culinary tradition: dolma, a family of stuffed dishes that has become beloved around the globe. From grape leaves tightly wrapped around fragrant rice to vegetables artfully filled with minced meat and herbs, dolma’s journey through...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For decades, hotel bathrooms were defined by solid wooden doors, frosted locks and the reassuring sense of privacy they provided. Today, however, many travellers are encountering something entirely different: sliding glass panels, semi-transparent partitions, barn-style doors with gaps, or in some cases, no proper door at all. The shift has sparked frustration, humour and debate in equal measure....

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Cuba has cancelled its annual cigar festival, citing an escalating energy crisis that officials attribute in part to the ongoing effects of the US economic blockade. The festival, which has been a cornerstone of Cuban cultural tourism for decades, was expected to attract thousands of visitors and highlight the nation’s world-renowned tobacco industry. Authorities stated that worsening fuel...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For travellers and astronomy enthusiasts, 2026 promises an exceptional year to witness the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, one of nature’s most spectacular light shows. Stretching across the night sky in waves of green, pink, and violet, these auroras are caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with the Earth’s magnetic field. While the phenomenon can be...

Publishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: World News / Travel & Safety A tragic avalanche in the French Alps has claimed the lives of three skiers — including two Britons among three dead in French Alps avalanche, prompting national mourning, rescue operations, and a judicial investigation. Authorities say the snowslide struck on Friday at the popular Val d’Isère ski resort amid unstable snow conditions and heightened avalanche warnings. The British pair...

Published: 04 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online At first glance, Knysna appears untouched by crisis. The South African coastal town, famed for its turquoise lagoon, golden beaches and forested hills, has long marketed itself as one of the jewels of the Garden Route. Visitors come for the scenery, retirees settle for the mild climate, and local businesses thrive on tourism drawn by the promise of...