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Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The United States has launched military strikes against Iran after a US Army Apache helicopter was reportedly shot down near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries. According to US Central Command, the operation was carried out as a “proportional response” to what officials described as unjustified Iranian aggression following the...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump received a mixed reception, including audible boos from sections of the crowd, as he attended the NBA Finals in New York — becoming the first sitting US president to appear at the championship series. The appearance took place during a high-profile Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, drawing...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The United States has added Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to a government list of firms alleged to have connections to China’s military sector, escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing over technology and national security. US officials said the designation reflects concerns about potential links between major Chinese companies and the country’s defence-industrial system, though the move does...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Veteran journalist Scott Pelley has said that journalist Bari Weiss pushed for a specific framing of a controversial incident in a 60 Minutes segment, including wording that a subject identified as Renee Good was “driving toward officer”. The comments relate to internal disagreements over editorial language used in coverage of an incident involving law enforcement, where interpretation of...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Voters in the US state of Maine are heading to polling stations on Tuesday in a closely watched primary election that could shape key races ahead of the broader national electoral cycle. The contest is being seen as an early indicator of political momentum within the state, with candidates competing for nominations in both major parties across a...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A high-profile legal case against a group of protesters linked to demonstrations outside facilities operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has collapsed in court, prompting debate over policing, protest rights and prosecutorial strategy. The defendants had faced a range of charges related to public order offences and obstruction during demonstrations outside immigration detention and enforcement sites. However,...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has claimed that parts of Silicon Valley, including staff and influential figures connected to Meta, have increasingly embraced Maga-style politics in a significant cultural and political shift within the technology industry. Clegg, who previously held a senior executive role at Meta, said attitudes in the technology sector have changed noticeably compared...

Published: 08 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Voters across the state of Maine are preparing to head to the polling stations this Tuesday. They will cast their ballots in a primary election that has captured intense national interest. The contest for the United States Senate has quickly become a major focus for political observers. Democrats are currently attempting to unseat a long-serving Republican senator with...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said he told US Vice President JD Vance that recent comments he made regarding the Henry Nowak case were “wrong”, in what appears to be a rare public account of a tense diplomatic exchange between the two allies. Lammy said the issue was raised directly during discussions with Vance, adding that he...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Football supporters from several countries have voiced growing anger over United States travel bans and strict visa restrictions ahead of the upcoming World Cup, with some fans claiming the tournament risks becoming “a World Cup for them, not us”. Critics argue that complicated visa processes, long waiting times and entry restrictions could prevent thousands of supporters from attending...