The following are current news stories at the several recommended sites on your Current Events Article Review assignment. These may or may not apply to the current unit being studied in class, but will serve as a good base point. Be aware that only the top five news stories from each source are displayed – many more things are currently happening in the world right now!
New York Times
- Here’s the latest. July 21, 2026 Aaron Boxerman, Ismaeel Naar and Sanam Mahoozi
- Epidemics and Rage July 21, 2026Societies have always struggled with hostile reactions to health care workers during epidemics. Why?Katrin Bennhold
- Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker July 21, 2026Evidence suggests the ship on which three Indian sailors died was not moving when it was struck in the Gulf of Oman, but it had been engaged in risky offshore transfers of oil.Pranav Baskar, Pragati K.B. and Eric Schmitt
- Another U.S. Service Member Is Killed as Iran War Expands July 21, 2026The Pentagon said a service member was killed in northern Iraq while troops disposed of an Iranian drone. It also said “unidentified remains” were found in Jordan, where an earlier attack had left two soldiers dead and another missing.The New York Times
- Houthis in Yemen Declare Red Sea Blockade on Saudi Arabia July 21, 2026The Iran-backed Houthi militia, which controls parts of Yemen, has in the past blockaded the Red Sea by threatening a choke point crucial to Saudi oil exports and global shipping.Ismaeel Naar
The Guardian
- Australia news live: Pauline Hanson says Trump had ‘a great way’ of dealing with migrants; Nine newspapers announce redundancies July 21, 2026One Nation leader says Trump’s methods dealt with people ‘using all these ploys to stay in the country’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average.Ski areas of Mount Hotham […]Stephanie Convery
- US launches further strikes on Iran; Houthis threaten Saudi shipping blockade – Middle East crisis live July 21, 2026US says latest attack aimed at further degrading Iranian military capabilities; Yemen militant group threatens traffic moving through Bab el-Mandeb straitUS launches 10th round of strikes as Iran says it is in ‘full-scale war’The price of oil jumped in early Asian trade on Monday after the US carried out its latest wave of strikes on Iran and a vessel caught […]Adam Fulton (now); Lucy Campbell, Nadeem Badshah, Yohannes Lowe and Vivian Ho (earlier)
- Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says July 21, 2026Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy productsDonald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in response to the country retaliating against previous US tariffs, the White House announced Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy p […]Mollie Reilly and agency
- Weather warnings as another tropical storm develops along US Gulf coast July 21, 2026Tropical Storm Bertha could bring heavy rain on US Gulf coast, with its center located 110 miles south of Panama City, FloridaTropical Storm Bertha developed along the US Gulf coast on Monday evening, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storm surge flooding as Tropical Storm Fausto strengthened off Mexico’s south-west Pacific coast.The center of Bertha was […]Maya Yang
- Trump exploring additional tariffs on Canada for wildfire smoke impacts in US, White House official says –as it happened July 21, 2026This live blog is now closed.Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House saysSign up for the Breaking News US emailWhile speaking to reporters on Sunday, Donald Trump acknowledged the three US military casualties as the strikes on Iran continue unabated.“Well, we feel very badly, but you know those great people, those great patriots […]Robert Mackey, Shrai Popat and Yohannes Lowe
National Public Radio
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- Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why? July 21, 2026A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa's growing strategic importance.
- Guyana recovers 27 bodies after ferry disaster as crew comes under scrutiny July 21, 2026Authorities detain ferry crew members after drug tests reveal violations in Guyana's worst marine disaster in decades.
- Why protests are growing in Ukraine over defence leadership and dismissals July 21, 2026Protests continue as anger grows over President Zelenskyy’s decision to fire the country’s defence minister.
- Tate brothers vow to fight extradition as they appear at court in Miami July 21, 2026Controversial ‘manosphere’ influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared at a federal court hearing in Miami.
- Trump imposes 50% US tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing discrimination July 21, 2026Tariffs apply to Canadian wine, hockey sticks, cement, and other products, sparking fears of escalating trade tensions.
The Atlantic
- China’s Questionable Tech Strategy July 19, 2026Keeping out the world’s best tools promises to stymie innovation.Michael Schuman
- Where the War Is Still a War July 17, 2026The southern coast of Iran is still getting battered. Some Iranians want their government’s hawks to see for themselves.Arash Azizi
- Trump Has Only Terrible Choices With Iran July 17, 2026Some involve accepting Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz. The rest call for escalation.Brynn Tannehill
- The Opening After Netanyahu July 16, 2026A new Israeli government won’t deliver peace overnight, but it could reverse the trajectory toward endless conflict.Thomas Wright
- How the Elite See Rome July 13, 2026Need the Colosseum to yourself? Want to see a privately owned masterpiece by Caravaggio? For the tourism fixer Fulvio De Bonis, there’s no such thing as a closed door.Cullen Murphy
The Economist
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