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
- Hong Kong Holds Vote as Officials Move Against ‘Anti-China’ Elements December 8, 2025The government is pushing hard to raise turnout in an election overshadowed by a deadly fire and public anger over safety lapses and official accountability.David Pierson
- Japan Says China Aimed Military Radar at Its Fighter Jets December 7, 2025Beijing disputed the accusation, the latest flare-up in a festering dispute between the two countries.Javier C. Hernández
- Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Is Coming. The Teenagers Are Skeptical. December 7, 2025The country is trying to wean children under 16 off the likes of TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram with a new law. The teenagers are skeptical.Victoria Kim and Matthew Abbott
- The New Syria December 7, 2025The country certainly still faces many challenges. But some things are now going right there — and those are worth our attention, too.Katrin Bennhold
- Benin Coup Attempt to Oust Talon Has Been Foiled, Interior Minister Says December 7, 2025A spokesman said 14 members of the military had been arrested. The West African country’s president, who was not seen for hours, appeared on television Sunday night and said the coup plot would “not go unpunished.”Amelia Nierenberg, Saikou Jammeh and Ephrat Livni
The Guardian
- Australia news live: more than a dozen opportunities missed to detect notorious Queensland paedophile’s offending, report finds December 8, 2025Queensland premier David Crisafulli announces release of report into paedophile child care manager Ashley Paul Griffith. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese and Ley respond to tragic firefighter deathThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has issued a statement after the death of a firefighter who was ba […]Nick Visser
- Republicans in Congress mocked Trump privately, Marjorie Taylor Greene says December 8, 2025Georgia lawmaker says colleagues who made fun of president before 2024 win now support him out of fearRepublicans in Congress privately made fun of Donald Trump only to come around to support him when he won their party’s 2024 White House nomination, outgoing GOP House member Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Sunday.“I watched many of my colleagues go from maki […]Sam Levine
- UK asylum policy causes more violence and deaths, say rights groups December 8, 2025Home Office drive to stop small boats crossing Channel is handing more power to people smugglers, report findsThe UK’s policy to stop asylum seekers from crossing the Channel in small boats has led to an increase in violence, deaths and smuggler control, but has not deterred arrivals, according to a report by human rights organisations.The 176-page report fr […]Diane Taylor
- New police pat-down powers in Melbourne face legal challenge from ‘Greedozer’ activist and Invasion Day rally organiser December 7, 2025Benny Zable worries Victoria police powers will target mask wearers, while Tarneen Onus Browne warns it will ‘supercharge the harassment’ of Indigenous peopleFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn organiser of Melbourne’s annual Invasion Day rally and an 80-year-old environmental ac […]Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent
- UK will not be haven for dirty money, Lammy to say in corruption crackdown December 7, 2025Exclusive: Justice secretary to announce measures aimed at countering illicit finance as well as bribery in public servicesThe UK will no longer be a haven for dirty money and dictators’ laundered assets, David Lammy is to promise as he announces a new anti-corruption strategy also aimed at tackling bribery and other misconduct across government and public s […]Peter Walker Senior political correspondent
National Public Radio
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- Celta Vigo earn shock 2-0 win at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid implode December 7, 2025Substitute Williot Swedberg scores brace to defeat Real Madrid, who ended game with nine players after two red cards.
- Syria: One year after al-Assad December 7, 2025What kind of Syria is the new government trying to build? And what challenges is it facing?
- Hamas and Israel move towards phase two of US-backed Gaza plan December 7, 2025Israeli military claims yellow line is 'new border' as questions remain over role of stabilisation force in Gaza.
- Gritty Palestine enter Arab Cup quarters as favourites Qatar crash out December 7, 2025Tunisia beat Asian champions Qatar 3-0, while Palestine draw with Syria to enter the quarterfinals for the first time.
- Russia welcomes Trump’s revised US security strategy December 7, 2025A Kremlin spokesperson said that the changes 'correspond in many ways to our vision'.
The Atlantic
- Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption December 7, 2025The people of Ukraine want an honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country.Anne Applebaum
- Putin Lives by a Code Trump Doesn’t Understand December 6, 2025Where Trump sees a deal, Putin sees submission.Andrew Ryvkin
- The Extraordinary Logic of Netanyahu’s Bid for a Pardon December 3, 2025His case for clemency rests on the assumption that he’s irreplaceable.Gershom Gorenberg
- Ukraine’s Corruption Scandal Is Bad. But Exposing It Is a Win. December 3, 2025The fight was always for the independence of a country that can hold its powerful to account.Kristina Berdynskykh
- Netanyahu Just Admitted He’s Unfit to Lead Israel December 2, 2025In attempting to call off his corruption trial, Netanyahu didn’t incriminate himself, but he did something just as damning.Yair Rosenberg
The Economist
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