Current Events RSS Feed

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


The Guardian

  • Could Ireland’s longheld neutrality make it vulnerable to infrastructure attacks? January 25, 2025
    Transatlantic subsea cables serving Europe and the UK go to or near its shores – but some say recent suspected sabotage means Ireland must be able to defend itselfThey are the bedrock of the internet, keeping everything from TikTok to emergency services, business, banking systems and political and military communications running smoothly.But deep under the s […]
    Lisa O'Carroll in Dublin
  • Weather warnings remain in place after Storm Éowyn batters UK and Ireland – live January 25, 2025
    Up to 80mm of rainfall could be seen in parts of England and Wales with several yellow weather warnings issued by the Met OfficeHere are some of the latest images from around the UK and Ireland:Thousands are still without power across the island of Ireland after Storm Éowyn swept in strong gusts that damaged buildings and blocked roads. Continue reading... […]
    Tom Ambrose (now) and Hamish Mackay (earlier)
  • Cambodia to punish Khmer Rouge genocide denial with jail under draft law January 25, 2025
    People who ‘deny the truth of the bitter past’ could be jailed for up to five years under the law, which still needs parliament approvalCambodia’s government has approved a draft law that will jail for up to five years anyone denying atrocities, including genocide, committed by the Khmer Rouge.The draft law – which aims to prevent a repeat of the Khmer Rouge […]
    Agence France-Presse
  • Fairtrade could help tackle exploitation in UK factories and farms, new boss says January 25, 2025
    Ethical trade body could ‘offer solutions’ in advising government on protecting workers, says Eleanor HarrisonFairtrade could help tackle exploitation in UK factories and farms – as well as those in developing countries – the incoming boss of the ethical trade body has said.Eleanor Harrison, who in March takes the reins of the group behind the Fairtrade mark […]
    Sarah Butler
  • Thames Water rescuers seek clean break before committing fresh funds January 25, 2025
    Exclusive: Some bidders demand temporary renationalisation to help cut debts and oust bossesThames Water’s potential rescuers are seeking a clean break with the company’s past before they commit fresh funds, with some demanding a temporary renationalisation to help cut debts and replace bosses, the Guardian can reveal.There has been public outrage at the gov […]
    Anna Isaac

National Public Radio

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Al Jazeera


The Atlantic


The Economist


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