Anonymous Source Tracker

Examples of how major English-language news organizations use anonymous sources. Updated daily.


Brazil's Lula weighs into COP30 talks to resolve geopolitical rifts
... a person close to the French delegation said. “No NDC, no money,” they said. Recommended. Climate change · Gore points finger at Saudi blocking tactics at UN ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 20, 2025


Momentum builds in Europe's banking hub
UBS hasn't notified the Swiss regulator, something it would swiftly do if its musings were serious, a person close to the company said. But with a $26 ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  November 20, 2025


Who is OpenAI's auditor?
Next, we asked OpenAI. They declined to comment, but a person close to the organisation told us it has “an industry standard audit with one of the Big Four ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 20, 2025


Japan's stimulus to be worth $135 billion, largest since pandemic ...
... declined to be identified as the matter was still private. Including private-sector funds that will get a boost from the planned government spending, the ...

Reuters  ∙  November 20, 2025


Exclusive: Ukraine expected to give up land, some arms under US ...
The sources, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the proposals included cutting the size of Ukraine's armed forces, ...

Reuters  ∙  November 20, 2025


Exclusive: Russia's Novatek gives deep discounts to sell sanctioned ...
... to entice Chinese buyers to purchase sanctioned gas from its Arctic LNG 2 project, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  November 19, 2025


Warner Bros Discovery wants Paramount to raise its offer to $30 per ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter. Paramount's offer was for 80% in cash and 20% in stock, Axios ...

Reuters  ∙  November 19, 2025


Global crypto rules for banks need reworking, says Basel chair
The Bank of England has also decided against implementing the rules in their current form, according to a person briefed on the matter. The BoE said: “The ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


Trump Said to Authorize C.I.A. Plans for Covert Action in Venezuela ...
... people briefed on the matter. Mr. Trump has signed off on C.I.A. plans for covert measures inside Venezuela, operations that could be meant to prepare a ...

New York Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


Paramount held talks with Saudi wealth fund over potential Warner ...
... people briefed on the matter said. Ellison, who acquired Paramount this year for $8bn, in recent weeks separately met the kingdom's Public Investment Fund ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


Schonfeld-Backed Quant Raises $1.7 Billion for New Hedge Fund ...
... gathered more than $1.7 billion in one of the most successful Asia hedge fund capital raisings in recent years, said people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


US Plans to Approve Sale of Chips to Saudi AI Venture Humain
One person with knowledge of the matter said the volume of approvals is expected to be in the tens of thousands of semiconductors, while declining to specify ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  November 19, 2025


South Korea Antitrust Regulators Inspect Arm's Office in Seoul ...
... the Seoul offices of Arm Holdings Plc this week as part of ongoing scrutiny of the company's licensing practices, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


U.S.-Russian Peace Plan Would Force Ukraine to Cede Land and ...
Parts of the plan were described by two officials who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly — one Ukrainian and one who did ...

New York Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


US Reaches AI Chip Sale Agreement With G42 in Win for UAE Firm ...
... asked not to be named discussing a sensitive matter. They declined to elaborate on specific security conditions attached to chip export approvals for G42 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Turkish Lira Rush Raises Fears of Blow-Up for Japanese Traders ...
Perfect Timing. Masahiro, a company executive who asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his privacy, is relying on his ability to time the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Billionaire family turns India's gold obsession into a fortune
“It's much easier to borrow from Muthoot,” said Sandarsh, a 27-year-old driver in Bengaluru who asked to be identified only by his first name. He took out a ...

MSN  ∙  November 19, 2025


Billionaire Family Turns India's Gold Obsession Into a Fortune ...
“It's much easier to borrow from Muthoot,” said Sandarsh, a 27-year-old driver in Bengaluru who asked to be identified only by his first name. He took out a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Vance and Rubio Offer Clues to Trump's Foreign Policy — and the ...
A person close to the Secretary of State who requested anonymity to describe internal dynamics said there's a spirit of collaboration and trust between them ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Olivia Nuzzi once recorded a song called 'Jailbait' | New York Post
An old Myspace page from 2009 — which a source said belongs to Nuzzi — shows brunette Livvy posing in a purple tank dress with thigh-high boots and skinny ...

New York Post  ∙  November 19, 2025


Nancy Mace to force vote on ousting fellow GOP Rep. Cory Mills ...
Republicans have fumed as Democrats have repeatedly withdrawn their censure measures against the embattled Floridian.

Axios  ∙  November 19, 2025


Inside the mysterious life of the Brooklyn dine-and-dash influencer ...
We also had meals together several times, either alone or with friends,” said the young man, who asked to remain anonymous. Advertisement. “She treated me ...

New York Post  ∙  November 19, 2025


BBC reports live from court as more people face losing their homes ...
Ground rent pays for the use of the land on which a property is situated. The Londoner, who asked to remain anonymous, says the company that owns the land his ...

BBC  ∙  November 19, 2025


Mariano Diaz took Cristiano Ronaldo's No 7. His advice for Endrick ...
Dressing-room and club sources at Alaves, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, praise him for always having a smile on his face, while ...

New York Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


Barcelona return to the Camp Nou: Everything you need to know ...
Barca sources — who, like all those cited in this article, asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships — said the 45,000 seats available for fans at ...

New York Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


FBI intercepted communications of Newsom officials, California ...
Copies of the letters, which were provided to The Times by individuals who asked to remain anonymous, indicate the period of time the communications were ...

LA Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


'God likes kind': 9-year-old Charlestown boy creates 'Blessings Box ...
A couple from Sellersburg purchased the box, and a local Charlestown builder who asked to remain anonymous brought Paxton's idea to life. The “God's Way ...

MSN  ∙  November 19, 2025


Full grand jury didn't see final Comey indictment, prosecutors admit ...
... an anonymous source in news reports” regarding Hillary Clinton. Court documents from September show that Lindsey Halligan, a Trump ally installed as a top ...

The Guardian  ∙  November 19, 2025


Lindsey Halligan Admits Grand Jury Never Saw Final Comey ...
At the hearing, he was asked about whether he had authorized anyone at the F.B.I. to serve as an anonymous source in newspaper articles about sensitive ...

New York Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


Comey's lawyers argue prosecution is targeted, must be thrown out
... an anonymous source in news reports” regarding an FBI investigation. Border Patrol meets protester pushback in Raleigh, North Carolina. President Donald ...

MSN  ∙  November 19, 2025


Surf City's red tide is set to meet a blue wave as Garcia rolls in - Los ...
... an anonymous source. Gates maintained in an interview with the Daily Pilot he was not fired and would be seeking the services of a defamation attorney. The ...

LA Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


New hurdle in Comey case as Trump's Justice Department faces ...
The charges are related to sworn testimony about whether Comey had authorized an FBI colleague to serve as an anonymous source to the news media.

LA Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


New hurdle in Comey case as Trump's Justice Department faces ...
The charges are related to sworn testimony about whether Comey had authorized an FBI colleague to serve as an anonymous source to the news media. Asked by ...

Newsday  ∙  November 19, 2025


Wife of missing Belarus dissident hopes Trump envoy can find him ...
She asked to be identified only by her first name. WHO IS ANATOL KOTAU? Kotau is a former top sports official in Belarus who was secretary general of the ...

Reuters  ∙  November 19, 2025


Meta AI's LeCun to Announce Exit, Startup as Soon as This Week ...
LeCun, who has been at Meta since 2013, will make the announcement as soon as this week, said one of the people, who declined to be named discussing private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Oil Tanker Seized by Iran Is Released With Cargo Missing ...
A public affairs official at Iran's Port and Maritime Organization in Tehran, who declined to be named, said he didn't have any information about the vessel ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with ...
The person declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. JAPANESE COMEDIANS, BANDS CANCEL SHOWS. An annual meeting of academics from both ...

Reuters  ∙  November 19, 2025


India considers raising sugar floor price, ethanol rates to support ...
... declined to be named as he was not authorised to talk to the media. Expand article logo Continue reading. Sugar companies have been seeking an increase in ...

MSN  ∙  November 19, 2025


Iranian nuclear experts held second covert meeting with Russian ...
Andrey Savin, a Laser Systems researcher, visited Tehran in February 2025, where he met representatives of DamavandTec and, according to a person briefed on ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


Trump Signs Bill Calling for Release of Epstein Files Within 30 Days ...
Noem on Tuesday signed a memo authorizing agency staff to exempt certain grants from the immigration-related orders, according to a person briefed on the change ...

New York Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe | The ...
"The look of it is scary -- it looks like alcohol," said Sheikha, 18, who asked to be identified by her first name only. "The word 'beer' alone is scary ...

The Australian  ∙  November 19, 2025


US proposals to end Russia's war involve Ukraine giving up land ...
The sources, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the proposals included cutting the size of Ukraine's armed forces, ...

Reuters  ∙  November 19, 2025


ID Verification Startup Incode Seeks Up to $3 Billion Valuation ...
The company currently has annual recurring revenue of $170 million, said one of the people, all of whom asked not to be identified discussing private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Key Stellantis Supplier Nears Debt Deal Involving Asset Sales ...
... asked not to be identified. That will includes asset disposals, they added. Its Brazil plant will be sold to Stellantis, while one in Poland could also go ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Anthology to Bring in Parchment CEO as Executive Chairman ...
Matthew Pittinsky will serve as executive chairman to the reorganized company upon its exit, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Top US Army Officials Head to Ukraine as Trump Pushes Peace
... asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. Joining him are General Randy George, the Army chief of staff, and General Chris Donahue, the ...

MSN  ∙  November 19, 2025


Indonesia's Danantara Taps Banks for $1 Billion Credit Line ...
are underwriting the three-year revolving credit facility, the people said, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. Proceeds from the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 19, 2025


Noem at odds with Trump-appointed panel over future of FEMA ...
... a person familiar with the situation. Under FEMA guidelines, the federal government covers about 75 percent of costs, and in extreme cases it will front ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 19, 2025


Hedge funds' bets on Argentina pay off after US bailout
... a person familiar with the situation. Line chart of Dollar bond due 2038, price in cents showing Argentine assets rebounded on. Some funds had a contrarian ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 19, 2025


UK's Reeves says leaks about the upcoming budget 'not acceptable'
... a person familiar with the situation. (Reporting.

MSN  ∙  November 19, 2025