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Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico faced a demanding test of his political message on Wednesday night as undecided voters confronted him over abortion, religion, Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, foreign aid and his broader approach to politics during a closely watched town hall. The CNN event offered Talarico an opportunity to present himself directly to voters as...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump spent the latest day of the US midterm campaign trying to strengthen Republican candidates in closely watched races, using rallies in Arizona and Montana to energise his political base as Democrats increased spending in strategically important Senate contests. The president’s campaign appearances came as both parties intensified their efforts ahead of the November midterm elections, with...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Brazil’s Congress has approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum working week to 40 hours, marking a significant development in the country’s labour policy and delivering a potential political advantage to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of the presidential runoff on 25 October. The reform could affect more than 30 million workers, particularly those employed...

Published: 14 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump is heading to campaign rallies in Arizona and Montana after spending the previous 24 hours in Alaska, as mounting concerns over Republican electoral prospects place fresh pressure on the president and his party ahead of the midterm elections. Rising fuel prices, dissatisfaction with the cost of living and opposition to the war involving Iran...

Published: 14 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A growing wave of romance scams on dating applications is exposing serious weaknesses in online safety systems, leaving victims facing devastating financial losses and emotional distress. A new US congressional investigation has raised concerns about how effectively major dating platforms identify fraudulent accounts, prevent scammers from contacting users and support people who have already been targeted. Among those...

Published: 14 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump has urged voters in Alaska to support Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in the state’s closely contested Senate election, warning that a second candidate with a nearly identical name could confuse voters and potentially alter the outcome of one of the most closely watched races in the November midterm elections. Speaking at a packed gathering...

Published: 14 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Ukrainian troops involved in combat operations have experienced sudden restrictions on their access to Starlink satellite internet, raising concerns that a critical communications system could be affected by the growing political pressure surrounding Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The disruption reportedly affected Starlink terminals operated at high speeds and used by Ukrainian military units for battlefield communications....

Published: 14 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to continue allowing journalists from CNN, MS Now and Politico to enter the White House, delivering a significant temporary victory to the three news organizations in their legal battle over press access. US District Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that the administration cannot enforce its September decision to revoke the White...

Published: 14 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Canadian-born singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has officially become a United States citizen, completing a journey that began more than six decades ago when she first moved south of the Canadian border. The 82-year-old music legend shared footage from her citizenship ceremony with fans, marking a significant personal milestone for an artist whose career and life have been deeply intertwined...

Published: 13 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Small regional airports in north-east Ohio have emerged as important centres in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign, with hundreds of flights transporting detained immigrants between American cities and deportation facilities. Operating largely away from public attention, the flights have raised concerns about transparency, passenger safety, the treatment of detainees and the financial consequences for airports already struggling...