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
- Live Updates: Putin Stops Far Short of Agreeing to a Cease-Fire, but Says He Is Open to One March 13, 2025The Russian leader voiced very preliminary support for the 30-day cease-fire proposal from the United States and Ukraine, but said that a number of “questions” remained.The New York Times
- As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Know March 13, 2025Russia claimed to retake a key town in the area from Ukrainian forces. Ukraine’s top military commander has said that its forces would continue to “hold the line.”Matthew Mpoke Bigg
- Bardella, Leader of France’s Far-Right National Rally, Heads to Israel March 13, 2025As Jordan Bardella, its young president, tries to distance the party from its history of antisemitism, it is making common cause with Israel against “Islamist ideology.”Roger Cohen
- U.N. Accuses Israel of Targeting Reproductive Health Facilities in Gaza March 13, 2025A report by a U.N. committee found that Israel has committed “genocidal acts” intended to prevent births. Israel quickly rejected the findings as biased.Nick Cumming-Bruce
- Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It? March 13, 2025The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze
The Guardian
- Trump administration must reinstate probationary employees in six departments, judge rules – live March 13, 2025Federal judge’s ruling applies to departments of defense, treasury, veterans affairs, agriculture, energy and interiorJudge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staffLuxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty tariffs on European auto imports.“We ar […]Erum Salam (now); Chris Stein and Amy Sedghi (earlier)
- Trump hopes Russia ‘will do right thing’ after Putin calls for enduring peace but warns of issues – live March 13, 2025US president meeting Nato secretary-general after Russian president says he is in favour of ceasefire but flags ‘serious issues’ with proposalRussia wary of proposed ceasefire planSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that […]Jakub Krupa (now) with Martin Belam and Helen Sullivan (earlier)
- Unison attacks ‘shambolic’ announcement of NHS England’s abolition – UK politics live March 13, 2025Union says staff will have been left reeling after surprise news that body will be scrappedStarmer is now talking about regulatation, and giving examples of where he thinks it has gone too far.l give you an example. There’s a office conversion in Bingley, which, as you know, is in Yorkshire. That is an office conversion that will create 139 homes.But now the […]Andrew Sparrow
- UK food and drink exports to the EU down 34% since Brexit March 13, 2025Food and Drink Federation say businesses are struggling to deal with added ‘complexity and bureaucracy’British food and drink exports to the EU have tumbled by more than a third since Brexit, according to new trade body figures highlighting how bureaucratic barriers have changed the relationship between the UK and its most important trading partner.Products […]Joanna Partridge
- ‘Several people’ arrested in EU bribery investigation linked to Huawei March 13, 2025Homes searched in inquiry into alleged corruption at European parliament relating to Chinese technology giantSeveral people have been arrested and homes searched as part of an investigation into alleged bribery and corruption at the European parliament relating to the Chinese technology giant Huawei, Belgian prosecutors have said.The investigating judge in c […]Jennifer Rankin in Brussels
National Public Radio
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- Putin says he is open to Ukraine ceasefire, but with conditions March 13, 2025Russian President Vladimir Putin said he supports “proposals to end hostilities” with Ukraine, but with conditions.
- Trump vows 200% retaliatory tariff on European wine and spirits March 13, 2025Warning comes after EU announced retaliatory tariffs on $28bn of US goods in response to US levies on steel, aluminium.
- South Sudan: surge in violence pushes country to “precipice” March 13, 2025Nyagoah Tut Pur of Human Rights Watch analyses the recent surge in violence in South Sudan.
- Armenia and Azerbaijan finalise draft peace deal to resolve conflict March 13, 2025Peace talks progress after Azerbaijan's recapture of Karabakh, pushing towards a treaty to end decades-long hostilities.
- Syria’s al-Sharaa signs temporary constitution March 13, 2025President hails ‘new history’ as he signs document while Israel launches air attack on Damascus.
The Atlantic
- Photographing the Final Days of World War II in Germany March 13, 2025Archival images from the last weeks of World War II, taken by an American Army combat photographer during a push across eastern France into southern GermanyAlan Taylor
- Why 70 Percent of Israelis Want Netanyahu to Resign March 13, 2025The Israeli prime minister ignores the views of the majority of his people.Yair Rosenberg
- The Iranian Dissident Asking Simple Questions March 12, 2025Sadegh Zibakalam is in trouble again for criticizing Iranian foreign policy.Arash Azizi
- Don’t Trust the Trumpsplainers March 12, 2025Their efforts to sell some MAGA “grand strategy” dull the pain but dim the brain.David Frum
- Winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition March 11, 2025A collection of some of the winning and shortlisted photos from this year’s competitionAlan Taylor
The Economist
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