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
- What Brontë Country Tells Us About Britain Today February 26, 2026West Yorkshire, where the original “Wuthering Heights” was written, offers a window into the forces that are disrupting British politics.Michael D. Shear and Andrew Testa
- President Emmanuel Macron’s Cultural Legacy At Risk After Louvre Chief Resigns February 26, 2026President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his plans at risk.Mark Landler
- The Gorton and Denton By-Election Comes at a Bad Time for Keir Starmer February 26, 2026A parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, outside Manchester, will test support for Britain’s prime minister at a moment of intense political pressure.Michael D. Shear and Stephen Castle
- One Nation, an Anti-Immigration Party in Australia, Rises in Polls After Bondi Massacre February 26, 2026The foreign roots of the men accused of killing 15 at a Jewish event have helped make Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party more palatable for some Australians.Victoria Kim
- A Deal or War? Crucial Talks to Begin Between U.S. and Iran February 26, 2026President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.Farnaz Fassihi
The Guardian
- Australia news live: two dead after fungus outbreak at Sydney hospital; three injured in Perth after suspected lightning strikes February 26, 2026Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAdvocate for gambling reform reiterates calls for regulator and ban on adsReverend Tim Costello, the chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, spoke to RN Breakfast this morning about efforts to combat gambling, including the rollout of BetStop, a self-exclusion reg […]Luca Ittimani (now) and Nick Visser (earlier)
- ‘A devastating force’: how recent Mediterranean storms turned to tragedies February 26, 2026Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destructionFor Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the helplessness that hit as violent winds smacked down trees and tore tiles from roof […]Ajit Niranjan
- Accused killer Greg Lynn seeks bail to live with son as lawyers apply for permanent stay in case February 26, 2026Former airline pilot faces retrial over death of 73-year-old Carol Clay in 2020Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former airline pilot accused of killing a camper should be released on bail to live with his son ahead of an application for a permanent stay in the case, a Victorian […]Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter
- Blaring sirens on smartphones to warn Australians of major disasters under emergency alerts overhaul February 26, 2026Alerts to be sent for bushfires, floods, biosecurity threats and other events which put lives at riskFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians will soon receive intrusive alerts on their smartphones to warn of impending emergencies as governments overhaul warning systems for n […]Tom McIlroy political editor
- Cuba says it killed heavily armed exiles who attacked from US-registered speedboat February 26, 2026Rare clash off island’s coast took place amid US oil embargo and heightened tensions between two countriesCuban forces killed four exiles and wounded six others who sailed into its waters onboard a Florida-registered speedboat and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the country’s government said, at a time of heightened tensions with the US.Cuba’s interior minist […]Andrew Roth in Washington and Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana
National Public Radio
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- North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility February 26, 2026Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
- US to allow Venezuelan oil sales to Cuba as alarm grows in the Caribbean February 26, 2026US eases oil embargo on Cuba as Caribbean neighbours warn worsening humanitarian crisis could destabilise region.
- Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US February 26, 2026US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.
- Six seats, big goals: What’s next for Bangladesh’s student-led NCP party? February 26, 2026From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance - the nascent party looks for a foothold.
- Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force February 26, 2026US Justice Department accuses former Air Force officer Gerald Brown of training Chinese military pilots.
The Atlantic
- America Doesn’t Need a Deal or a War With Iran February 23, 2026Why the rush, when Washington has all the leverage?Thomas Wright
- The ‘Existential Anxiety’ of the Islamic Republic February 20, 2026The Iranian regime fears its domestic opposition enough to seek to silence it.Arash Azizi
- Europe Has Received the Message February 17, 2026Without America to rely on, the EU is gearing up to be a global power in its own right.Joseph de Weck
- No, It’s Not Back to Business as Usual February 17, 2026Marco Rubio was more civil than J. D. Vance had been, but the message to longtime allies was the same.Anne Applebaum
- Marco Rubio Doesn’t Get It February 15, 2026The Trump administration continues to lambaste friends and empower foes.Thomas Wright
The Economist
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