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
- Top Doctors Question Conviction of ‘Killer Nurse’ Lucy Letby in 7 Baby Deaths February 5, 2025After assessing the cases of 17 babies cited at her original trial, a panel of world-renowned specialists said that they had found no evidence that Lucy Letby had murdered anyone.Megan Specia
- Trump’s Proposal to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Sparks Immediate Rebukes February 5, 2025President Trump’s suggestion was denounced in the Middle East, Washington and beyond.Ephrat Livni
- El Salvador’s Prisons Are Notorious. Will They House Trump’s Deportees? February 5, 2025President Nayib Bukele has offered to jail deported criminals from the United States. His prisons have earned him a reputation as being tough on crime, but have raised alarms over rights abuses.Annie Correal and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
- Trump Says He Would Jail Americans in El Salvador ‘in a Heartbeat’ February 5, 2025The proposal is almost certainly illegal, experts said, but President Trump’s eagerness to entertain it showed his willingness to embrace extreme measures to demonstrate he is tough on crime.Zolan Kanno-Youngs
- Sweden School Shooting Leaves at Least 10 Dead in Country’s ‘Worst’ Gun Attack February 5, 2025The shooting occurred at a center for adult education in the city of Orebro. The suspect is believed to be among the dead, officials said.Christina Anderson and Lynsey Chutel
The Guardian
- Australia politics live: PM tells question time Coalition ‘playing politics’ over antisemitic attacks as queries over Dural caravan discovery continue February 5, 2025Follow today’s updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColeman on US and China tariffsSticking with China, David Coleman was asked about its intention to fight back against US tariffs – and how exposed Australia is amid this.There’s lots of good reasons why Australia shouldn’t be [hit with tariffs]. We’ve got a strong trade sur […]Krishani Dhanji
- Antoinette Lattouf hearing day three: ABC managing director David Anderson gives evidence over alleged unfair dismissal February 5, 2025Unfair dismissal claim is examining how and why reporter was taken off air after she posted about Israel-Gaza war on social mediaFive things we’ve learned this week from Antoinette Lattouf’s alleged unfair dismissal case against the ABCThe hearing has resumed with Ian Neil SC taking his honour through the ABC’s case.After consulting with the acting editorial […]Amanda Meade Media correspondent
- Trump declares US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip, sparking widespread criticism – live February 5, 2025US president says Palestinians should move to neighbouring countries and declines to rule out sending US troops during news conference alongside Israeli PMTrump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip in shock announcement during Netanyahu visitCongresswoman Rashida Tlaib has joined a chorus of criticism from US Democrats of Trump’s plan to resettle Palestinians […]Kate Lamb
- Democrats and protesters rally outside treasury department to protest Elon Musk’s access to sensitive information – as it happened February 5, 2025This live coverage has ended. You can find the latest US news here. As the clock nears midnight in Washington DC, signalling the beginning of Trump’s tariffs on China’s imports, here is a look at how China might respond, via AFP:From retaliatory tariffs on US goods like car parts and soya beans to controls on raw minerals essential for American manufacturing […]Helen Sullivan (now and earlier); Robert Mackey, Chris Stein, Anna Betts, and Yohannes Lowe
- Israeli PM and US president hold White House press conference – as it happened February 5, 2025This blog is closed. Follow the latest on our new live blog here The second Israeli soldier killed in the attack at a military checkpoint in the West Bank earlier today has been named as 43-year-old reservist Avraham Tzvi Tzivka Friedman.The other man killed was earlier named as Ofer Yung, 39, a squad commander from Tel Aviv. Continue reading...Kate Lamb (now); Léonie Chao-Fong Christy Cooney and Yohannes Lowe (earlier)
National Public Radio
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- Trump doubles down on US “ownership” of Gaza February 5, 2025US President Donald Trump doubled down on remarks about the United States owning and redeveloping Gaza.
- Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan February 5, 2025US president claims development plan could turn enclave into 'the Riviera of the Middle East'.
- Donald Trump announces US aims for Gaza during Netanyahu’s visit February 5, 2025The Israeli prime minister was the first foreign leader to visit Trump after his inauguration ceremony on January 20.
- ‘Gaza is not a place for people to be living’ February 4, 2025US President Donald Trump said the only reason Palestinians want to live in Gaza is because they have no alternative.
- Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI may go to trial in part, judge says February 4, 2025The case is part of a grudge match between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman which is playing out in court.
The Atlantic
- Maha Kumbh Mela: The Largest Gathering in the World February 4, 2025Images from a Hindu festival in India, expected to attract more than 400 million visitorsAlan Taylor
- Democracy in Eastern Europe Faces Another Crisis February 4, 2025Protesters in Georgia are trying to stem Putin’s growing influence in the region.Anthony Borden
- DeepSeek and the Truth About Chinese Tech February 4, 2025Chinese companies are good at doing more with less—and at using any means necessary.Michael Schuman
- The Truth About Trump’s Iron Dome for America February 3, 2025The plan doesn’t have to work to be a political win for the president.Yair Rosenberg
- The ‘Right Way’ to Immigrate Just Went Wrong January 31, 2025The Trump administration has stripped the status of 600,000 Venezuelans who obeyed the law.Gisela Salim-Peyer
The Economist
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