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Trump Calls Democrats ‘Demented and Evil’ in Unhinged Tirade About Voter IDs

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: US Politics / Opinion Former US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Democrats this week, calling them “demented and evil” during a fiery speech focused on voter ID laws and election integrity. Speaking at a rally in Florida, Trump denounced Democratic opposition to stricter identification requirements, claiming without evidence that the party seeks to undermine American democracy. The focus keyword —...

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Trump Says Iran Regime Change Is “Best Thing That Could Happen”

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: World News / US Politics US President Donald Trump has sharply intensified rhetoric toward Iran, declaring that Iran regime change is “the best thing that could happen” amid stalled nuclear negotiations and a mounting US military presence in the Middle East. The remarks, made this week at a briefing with troops, have raised concerns about rising tensions and the possibility of conflict, even...

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Oil Refinery Ablaze in Cuba as Fuel Crisis Deepens Amid Worsening Shortages

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: World News / Energy & Crisis Desk An oil refinery in Cuba has been engulfed in flames, intensifying an already severe fuel crisis that has gripped the island nation in recent months. Dramatic footage circulating online shows thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky as emergency crews battle the blaze. Authorities confirmed that firefighters were dispatched swiftly to contain the fire,...

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Nurses’ families fear breakup under UK immigration crackdown

Published: 11 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Families of nurses and carers have voiced urgent concerns over the UK immigration crackdown, warning it threatens to tear loved ones apart. The so-called Doyle whip of changes has heightened anxiety among migrant families who moved to Britain for work or study, with many expressing fears over being separated from relatives. A survey of over 1,000 respondents revealed...

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Trump Bizarrely Claims China Will ‘Terminate All Ice Hockey in Canada’ in Threat to Block New Border Bridge

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 10 February 2026Desk: US & International Politics In a startling and unconventional diplomatic outburst, US President Donald Trump has claimed that China will “terminate ALL ice hockey in Canada” — a remark widely characterised as unfounded — as part of his increasingly combative effort to block the opening of a major new border bridge linking the United States and Canada. Trump’s comments have drawn mockery and...

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US to Exempt Some Bangladeshi Clothes from Tariffs

Publishing Date: 10 February 2026Desk: Business & Trade Desk The United States has announced it will exempt certain Bangladeshi clothing exports from tariffs, a move that could provide a welcome boost to the South Asian country’s struggling garment sector. The decision, aimed at easing trade tensions and supporting economic recovery, has been hailed by industry groups in Bangladesh as a step toward sustaining jobs and improving competitiveness in the global...

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Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions About Epstein in Congressional Hearing

Published: 10 February 2026 Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, has once again placed herself at the centre of controversy after refusing to answer a series of questions during a congressional hearing in the United States. The hearing, intended to shed light on Epstein’s criminal network and institutional failures that allowed his abuse to continue for years, instead highlighted the enduring opacity surrounding one of the...

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Headline: Measles Alert: Dr Oz Urges Americans to Vaccinate

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United States is facing renewed measles outbreaks as health officials urge citizens to take precautions. Measles cases have surged across multiple states, prompting senior US public health officials to call for immediate vaccination campaigns. Dr Mehmet Oz, a prominent cardiothoracic surgeon and administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, emphasized on Sunday that vaccination is...

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Venezuela’s Opposition Says Party Leader Kidnapped Hours After Being Freed

Venezuela’s opposition has sounded the alarm after party leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was reportedly kidnapped just hours after being freed from prison, raising deep concerns about political repression and the safety of dissidents in the oil-rich nation. The dramatic incident — denounced by opposition figures and families — comes amid an ongoing, contentious transition in Venezuelan politics that has seen the release of political prisoners followed by sharp criticism of...

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US and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks as Trump Ramps Up Military Threats

In a dramatic and high‑stakes moment in global diplomacy, the US and Iran are holding nuclear talks in Oman amid escalating military threats from President Donald Trump, an effort aimed at defusing one of the world’s most dangerous standoffs — but one overshadowed by a backdrop of threats, naval buildups and deep mutual mistrust. Senior delegations from Washington and Tehran have convened in Muscat under the mediation of Oman in...

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