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Published: 30 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Reform UK has announced a press conference after the Metropolitan Police confirmed it would not launch a criminal investigation into comments made by Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski concerning Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The decision has intensified political debate, with Reform UK accusing the authorities of applying inconsistent standards, while the Metropolitan Police said...

Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Former US President Donald Trump has paid tribute to Lindsey Graham, describing the longtime senator as a "giant of the US Senate" during a funeral ceremony honouring the influential Republican lawmaker. The service brought together political leaders, colleagues, friends and family members to remember Graham’s decades of public service and his impact on American politics. Trump...

Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue with no immediate resolution in sight, US President Donald Trump has held separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. The high-level discussions come at a time when the wars involving Ukraine and Iran-backed forces remain among the world's most...

Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Saudi Arabia has joined the United States in carrying out military strikes against an Iran-backed militia, marking a significant escalation in regional security tensions and signalling closer military coordination between Washington and Riyadh. The development comes amid an already volatile situation across the Middle East, where attacks involving armed groups aligned with Iran have raised fears...

Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online As the United States and Iran pause their military confrontation to allow space for possible diplomatic discussions, attention has turned to a major question surrounding Washington’s strategy: is the slowdown linked to concerns over America’s ability to sustain a prolonged conflict? The United States remains the world’s most powerful military force, with a defence budget larger...

Published: 27 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A festive gathering near one of Seattle’s most recognizable landmarks turned into a scene of tragedy after a shooting at a popular food festival left three people dead and four others injured, sending hundreds of visitors scrambling for safety and renewing concerns over gun violence at large public events in the United States. The incident unfolded...

Published: 25 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. US President Donald Trump has intensified his campaign against the Smithsonian Institution by directing federal officials to install signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History that question the accuracy of its exhibits and encourage visitors to seek alternative sources of information about the nation's past. The directive marks the latest chapter in a broader effort by...

Published: 25 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The conflict engulfing the Middle East intensified significantly on Saturday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting the southern Saudi Arabian city of Jizan. The strike came just hours after Saudi Arabia launched air raids against Houthi military positions in Yemen, marking a dangerous escalation that threatens to widen an already volatile regional...

Published: 25 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. US President Donald Trump made his first appearance at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner during either of his presidential terms on Friday night, delivering a lengthy speech that blended humour, political attacks, self-deprecation and renewed criticism of the American media. The annual event, traditionally regarded as a celebration of press freedom and the relationship between the...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence have intensified after lawmakers called for stronger safeguards, including a potential "kill switch" mechanism that could allow authorities or companies to immediately disable advanced AI systems if they behave unpredictably or create serious risks. The debate has gained momentum following reports of unexpected behaviour from some advanced AI...