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
- Israel and Iran Seemed on the Brink of a Bigger War. What’s Holding Them Back? November 21, 2024So far, direct attacks between the two adversaries have been precise and calculated. Whether that lasts is another question.Lara Jakes
- Thursday Briefing November 21, 2024Here’s what you need to know.Natasha Frost
- Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel November 21, 2024The legislation failed resoundingly but highlighted a growing Democratic divide over whether the United States should withhold some weapons to register its disapproval of Israel’s war tactics.Karoun Demirjian
- Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Takes Stand in National Security Trial November 21, 2024Jimmy Lai, who is charged with national security offenses, testified that his newspaper “carried a torch to the reality” of people’s desire for freedom in the city.David Pierson and Tiffany May
- Accusations of “Race-Shifting” Prompt Canadian Cabinet Minister to Resign November 21, 2024Randy Boissonnault, who resigned as employment minister, had long described himself as the great-grandson of a Cree woman, but now acknowledges he was wrong about his family’s ancestry.Ian Austen
The Guardian
- Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv claims Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile November 21, 2024Ukraine’s air force said the launch took place from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, an area to the south-east of VologogradHungary announced overnight it is to install an air defence system in the north-eastern part of the country as the threat of an escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is “greater than ever”, its defence minister said.Reuter […]Martin Belam
- Cop29 climate finance deal hits fresh setback as deadline looms November 21, 2024Outcry after draft text contains only an ‘X’ instead of setting $1tn funding goal to support developing countriesCop29 climate summit – live updatesHopes of a breakthrough at the deadlocked UN climate talks have been dashed on Thursday morning after a new draft of a possible deal was condemned by rich and poor countries.Faith in the ability of the Azerbaijan […]Fiona Harvey, Patrick Greenfield, Dharna Noor and Adam Morton in Baku
- Blair, Brown and Starmer pay tribute to ‘titan of the Labour movement’ John Prescott – UK politics live November 21, 2024The former trade union activist and key figure in the New Labour project died at a care home surrounded by his familyBritish prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant of Labour”.In a statement on X, he said, “I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of John Prescott. John was a true […]Andrew Sparrow (now); Caroline Davies and Helen Sullivan (earlier)
- NSW government bid to prevent Rising Tide protest in Newcastle harbour invalid, court finds November 21, 2024Four-day exclusion zone an improper use of Marine Safety Act, judge rules, despite ‘skilful’ submission from transport minister Jo HaylenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales supreme court has set aside a Minns government decision to cut off access to Newcastle harbour to try to prevent a four-day climate protest.The […]Lisa Cox and Jordyn Beazley
- Investors forced to pay for ‘undeserved’ bonuses at three water suppliers November 21, 2024Ofwat uses new powers to ensure customer funds are not used for bonuses at Thames, Yorkshire, and Dŵr Cymru Welsh WaterShareholders at Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water will be forced to pick up the tab for executive bonuses after the water regulator determined that the sector had awarded “undeserved” extra payments worth £6.8m.Ofwat s […]Jasper Jolly and Helena Horton
National Public Radio
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- Why is the US dollar so strong? November 21, 2024The dollar has rallied on Donald Trump's presidential victory.
- How has the UNSC voted since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza? November 21, 2024The US vetoed a Gaza ceasefire draft resolution; here are all the other Gaza resolutions the Security Council voted on.
- Google must sell Chrome to end search monopoly, US prosecutors argue November 21, 2024US Department of Justice says Google has 'deprived rivals' of opportunities to expand their search engine market share.
- ‘Most oppressed Muslim woman in the world’ now denied religious solace November 21, 2024Why does the US Bureau of Prisons refuse to allow Dr Aafia Siddiqui visits from an imam?
- Australia proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban November 21, 2024Under bill, platforms like Instagram and X would be given one year to find ways of restricting access to minors.
The Atlantic
- Shortlisted Images for the 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year November 20, 2024Some of the early picks from this year’s competition, featuring close-up, macro, and micro photographyAlan Taylor
- The Problem With Boycotting Israel November 20, 2024Writers should build bridges instead of walls.Arash Azizi
- This Is What Record-Breaking Bad Air Looks Like November 18, 2024Recent images of the record-setting smog blanketing the areaAlan Taylor
- He Was the World’s Longest-Held Death-Row Inmate. He Was Also Innocent. November 18, 2024Each day for 50 years, the Japanese boxer Iwao Hakamada woke up unsure whether it would be his last.Robert F. Worth
- American Kakistocracy November 16, 2024Italy knows a thing or two about what the United States faces—but there are key differences between the two countries’ experiences.Beppe Severgnini
The Economist
- And then there were two June 20, 2019Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt progress to the final stage of the Tory leadership contest
- The centre cannot hold - the failure of Change UK and the atrophying of political thought June 19, 2019Our columnist reflects on why those trying to shake up contemporary politics have been destined to fail
- On Britain beyond Brexit and the future of Conservatism June 18, 2019Our columnist reflects on the turmoil facing the Conservative Party
- On Change UK’s inadequacies, political agreements and missing Scots May 20, 2019Our Britain columnist muses over the decline of Scottish influence in Westminster
- On “Fleabag”, a Corbyn government and Kenneth Clarke’s tandoori moments April 26, 2019Our Britain columnist laments the decline of working-class culture