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
- South Korea and Japan’s Leaders Are Set to Meet: What to Know May 19, 2026Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, have surprised many observers by moving past their nations’ historical grievances.Choe Sang-Hun
- Millions Recovered in FIFA Corruption Scandal May Now Be Missing Again Before World Cup May 19, 2026Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook global soccer.Tariq Panja
- When Nationalism Beats Nationalism May 19, 2026A progressive, pluralistic nationalism has prevailed at the polls in Scotland and Wales. Could it gain traction elsewhere?Katrin Bennhold
- Trump’s Portrait Pops Up on Rickshaws in India to Mark America’s 250th May 19, 2026The president is popping up on the back of the iconic three-wheeler to kick off America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in India.Alex Travelli
- Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran May 19, 2026Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.Sanam Mahoozi, Erika Solomon and Devon Lum
The Guardian
- High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England May 19, 2026Study of Channel finds levels of toxic Pfas in Solent at 13 times safe limits in some places, with much coming from treated sewageScientists have found high levels of toxic Pfas, or “forever chemicals”, in soil, water and throughout the marine food chain in the UK’s Solent strait, including at protected environmental sites, according to a new study.In some s […]Daniel Shailer
- Fears of new China shock as EU industry’s reliance on imports grows May 19, 2026Rising volume of components imported from China prompts warning of cannibalisation of European industriesEurope is facing a fresh China shock that threatens to cannibalise local factories, leading to job losses and de facto colonisation of industry by Beijing, trade analysts and representatives have said.They fear the plunging exchange rate and support for C […]Lisa O’Carroll
- Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next? May 19, 2026In today’s newsletter: Labour has been decimated, Reform has taken up the official opposition, and the Senedd has expanded massively – taking the country’s new leadership into uncharted watersGood morning. While Westminster-watchers were obsessed with Labour’s leadership shenanigans, a new chapter in the relationship between Cardiff and the UK government ope […]Martin Belam
- Australian medical college leader suspended from position over alleged health and safety breach May 19, 2026Dr Sharmila Chandran suspended until 20 September as Royal Australasian College of Physicians agrees to work with regulator to meet its obligationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe charities regulator has suspended the president-elect of one of Australia’s oldest medical colle […]Donna Lu
- Australia news live: Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign to co-host weekly radio show May 19, 2026The new format, The Long Weekend, will broadcast live on ARN’s Gold network. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGlobal Sumud Flotilla participants urge Australian government to intervene and ‘keep us safe’The Australians that the Global Sumud Flotilla allege have been kidnapped by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF […]Catie McLeod (now) and Nick Visser (earlier)
National Public Radio
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- Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign May 19, 2026Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.
- Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California May 19, 2026Video shows helicopters dumping water on a fast-moving wildfire in southern California’s Simi Valley.
- How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism May 19, 2026The race for Pennsylvania's third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.
- Trump’s repeated ultimatums betray his lack of leverage over Iran May 19, 2026Foad Izadi says US President Trump's repeated threats of renewed full-scale war are a sign of weakness.
- WHO responding to ‘complex, difficult’ Ebola outbreak in DR Congo May 19, 2026The World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak.
The Atlantic
- Donald Trump’s Nixon Moment That Wasn’t May 18, 2026In Beijing, the president scrapped hardheaded diplomacy in favor of an imagined personal bond.Thomas Wright
- A Checkers Player Meets a Three-Dimensional-Chess Master May 15, 2026Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping demonstrated the perils of shortsightedness when playing a long game.Michael Schuman
- The Mystery of the Golden Coffin May 13, 2026How did $65 million of allegedly stolen antiquities wind up in two of the world’s greatest museums?Ariel Sabar
- China Believes America Will Flame Out May 11, 2026Beijing’s geopolitical restraint is all part of a long game.Ryan Hass
- Checkmate in Iran May 10, 2026Washington can’t reverse or control the consequences of losing this war.Robert Kagan
The Economist
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