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-Lebanon Cease-Fire: What to Know April 17, 2026The pause in fighting would remove a major hindrance to the U.S.-Iran peace talks, if it holds.Lynsey Chutel
- Iran Resisted a Powerful Attacker. Taiwan Can Too. April 17, 2026By holding off America’s more powerful military, Iran showed how Taiwan can deter or defeat China.Daniel Byman and Seth G. Jones
- Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Declares Strait ‘Open’ After Lebanon Deal, but Trump Says U.S. Blockade on Iran Continues April 17, 2026 The New York Times
- Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say April 17, 2026Friday’s statements that the strait is now open raised investors’ hopes that oil and gas would start flowing out of the Persian Gulf in significant volumes again.Peter Eavis, Jenny Gross and Joe Rennison
- Live Updates: Thousands of Lebanese Try to Head Home After Israel-Lebanon Truce April 17, 2026Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia Israeli forces are battling in Lebanon, avoided mention of the 10-day cease-fire but appeared to be adhering to it. A truce could remove an obstacle in U.S.-Iran peace talks.The New York Times
The Guardian
- Middle East crisis live: Trump claims US has ‘prohibited’ Israel from bombing Lebanon as Iran says strait of Hormuz open to commercial ships April 17, 2026Donald Trump said Israel was not allowed to bomb Lebanon; Iran opens the strait of Hormuz during ceasefire negotationsIn case you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments in the Middle East to bring you up to speed. It’s 9am in Beirut and Jerusalem, 9.30am in Tehran and 2am in Washington DC.A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come i […]Vivian Ho (now); Taz Ali and Adam Fulton (earlier)
- Starmer says it is ‘staggering’ and ‘unforgivable’ he was not told Mandelson failed vetting – UK politics live April 17, 2026PM responds to Guardian revelations that Foreign Office overrode failed security vetting for former minister Olly Robbins forced out in Mandelson vetting rowJones repeatedly denied that the prime minister had given a misleading impression about what has happened and had “lost grip” of the situation. He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme:I completely refute t […]Tom Ambrose (now) and Jamie Grierson (earlier)
- Man found guilty of rape that led to Andrew Malkinson’s wrongful imprisonment April 17, 2026Paul Quinn convicted in light of DNA evidence from 2003 attack that led to notorious miscarriage of justiceA man who evaded justice for more than two decades has been found guilty of the 2003 rape for which Andrew Malkinson was wrongfully jailed for 17 years.Paul Quinn, 52, was convicted by a jury on Friday after a fresh forensic analysis found traces of his […]Josh Halliday and Priya Bharadia
- House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans’ long-term plan – US politics live April 17, 2026The decision to extend a warrantless security law until 30 April came after 20 Republicans worked with House Democrats to defeat attempts to pass five-year and 18-month renewalsSign up for the Breaking News US emailIn more CDC news, Donald Trump has selected Erica Schwartz to lead the troubled health agency, bringing to an end a months-long search for a perm […]Shrai Popat (now) and Vivian Ho (earlier)
- Birmingham is awash with local election candidates – but will result be a ‘coalition of chaos’? April 17, 2026Some fear a fragmented field of hopefuls from Labour, the Conservatives, Greens, Reform and Independents could leave city ungovernablePaul Tilsley was 23 when he was first elected for the Liberal party in Birmingham’s 1968 council elections. At the time, the UK had an unpopular Labour government facing an economic crisis, tensions around immigration and US p […]Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent
National Public Radio
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- Manchester City vs Arsenal: Guardiola says defeat ends Premier League race April 17, 2026Manchester City host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday with the chance to close to within three points of leaders.
- ‘Waiting without answers’: Gaza mother’s fear for her three imprisoned sons April 17, 2026As Palestinians mark Prisoners' Day, Inaam al-Dahdouh waits for news of her three sons, taken by Israel two years ago.
- Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ April 17, 2026Iran says 'passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz' open during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
- The three clocks of the Iran war April 17, 2026Trump is racing against the midterms, Iran is betting on endurance, and Netanyahu needs a war with no end.
- World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia sack coach Herve Renard April 17, 2026Frenchman Herve Renard, who won AFCON with Zambia and Ivory Coast, departs Saudi role despite World Cup qualification.
The Atlantic
- The High-Risk, Low-Reward Blockade of Hormuz April 15, 2026Americans may not have the stamina for the economic pain and military losses ahead.Brynn Tannehill
- Viktor Orbán Could Actually Lose April 10, 2026The Hungarian leader faces an energized opposition—and questions about whether he would accept defeat.Isaac Stanley-Becker
- Reasons to Be Hopeful in Iran April 9, 2026How a deal could change the country for the better.Arash Azizi
- America Looks Like a Paper Tiger April 8, 2026The U.S. showed great tactical capabilities in the Iran war, but Iran emerged the winner at a strategic level.Brynn Tannehill
- The Forgotten War That Iran Already Won April 8, 2026Tehran fought for decades to prevent Israeli-Palestinian peace.Nadav Eyal
The Economist
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