Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Exclusive: The sale of xAI comes with tax, financial and legal ...
... asked not to be named because the details of the deal have not been publicly released. The approach, known in corporate M&A as a triangular merger, is a ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Japan's Mitsui close to buying stake in Qatar LNG project, sources say
... QatarEnergy's massive North Field project as it seeks to secure stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, five sources close to the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Labour thinktank close to Morgan McSweeney paid firm to ...
Sources close to McSweeney said he had not taken the decision to hire APCO and it was a matter for Labour Together. The Guardian has approached Simons ...

The Guardian  ∙  February 6, 2026


Japan News | Today's Top Stories - Reuters
... sources close to the matter told Reuters. Sustainabilitycategory · Toyota names former secretary of chairman Toyoda as next CEO. 7 hours ago. Toyota Motor's ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Dani Carvajal embodies Real Madrid — so why is his future ...
In recent weeks, sources close to the captain have expressed some doubts and described a possible contract renewal as complicated, because he has not fully ...

New York Times  ∙  February 6, 2026


Exclusive: US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine, quick elections ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter. Under the framework being discussed by U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators, any deal ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


LAPD officer investigated for photo of disgraced gang cop on phone
With the Perez photo, the sources familiar with the matter said, LAPD officials contacted the district attorney's office to determine whether the officer ...

LA Times  ∙  February 6, 2026


World's largest pig breeder Muyuan flat in Hong Kong debut - Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter. ($1 = 7.8101 Hong Kong dollars). Reporting by Donny Kwok in Hong Kong and Yantoultra Ngui in Singapore; Editing by ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


ECB's Kazaks says significant euro appreciation could trigger ...
... sources familiar with the matter. United Statescategory · US lawmakers to start viewing unredacted Epstein files on Monday, NBC News reports. 20 hours ago. The ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Hezbollah accepts resignation of senior security official Wafiq Safa ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the group's thinking told Reuters. Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Trump wants Penn Station, Dulles Airport named after him in deal ...
... Airport after him, two sources familiar with the conversation told ABC News. How Much Money Should You Have Before Hiring a Financial Advisor? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Citigroup aims to complete work on consent orders this year ...
... later this year, according to two sources familiar with the situation who declined to be identified discussing confidential supervisory information.

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Mexico's Pemex awards contract for gas and condensate field to a ...
Mexican state company Pemex has awarded a contract for a crude oil and natural gas field to a company controlled by Carlos Slim, three sources with knowledge ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Pro-Russia disinformation falsely links Macron to Epstein, French ...
The source said the state service for Vigilance and Protection against Foreign Digital Interference had detected an operation that used tactics like those ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


UN Security Council to exempt sanctions on humanitarian aid for ...
... the source said. The U.N. Security Council adopted Resolution 1718 in 2006 following North Korea's sixth nuclear test in violation of earlier sanctions ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Pro-Russia disinformation falsely links Macron to Epstein, French ...
The source said the state service ‌for Vigilance and Protection against Foreign Digital Interference had detected an operation that used tactics like those ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Royal staffers refuse to serve former Prince Andrew at new home
“There is already quite a list saying no thanks,” the source said. “There is understandably a lot of disquiet as he is now a total pariah.” On Tuesday, news ...

The Hill  ∙  February 6, 2026


Latest on the Trump administration: US and Iran agree to continue ...
Kushner had long been expected to join the discussions but Cooper's inclusion in the delegation was not expected far in advance, the source said. His ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt Planning Double Date With New Partners
The source said they would “even work together” if “the roles were right.” Although they cautioned, “Probably not in a relationship onscreen, but they would ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Death Row Reversal by China Is a Gesture to Canada
A Canadian official familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity in order to comply with strict privacy considerations, confirmed that the court had ...

New York Times  ∙  February 6, 2026


NextSource Materials signs LOI with Japanese battery materials ...
The Japanese producer requested anonymity due to confidentiality requirements, NextSource said. The letter of intent follows an extended technical ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Former Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury to join Rams' staff
The person requested anonymity because Kingsbury's role has not been announced. Advertisement. Kingsbury, 46, coached the Cardinals from 2019 to 2022 and was ...

LA Times  ∙  February 6, 2026


FBI invites state election officials to an 'unusual' briefing on the ...
The official who was invited and requested anonymity to speak candidly called it “unusual and unexpected,” adding that they planned to attend and believed ...

NBC News  ∙  February 6, 2026


Exclusive-Leading South Korean insurers explore India entry ...
They requested anonymity because the discussions are private. Hyundai Marine & Fire, South Korea's second‑largest non‑life insurer, told Reuters it was not ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Hamas Won't Take Part in Post-War Gaza Governance - MSN
Another Hamas official who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive topics had earlier told AFP that Hamas' disarmament was "out of the question". The first ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Leading South Korean insurers explore India entry, sources say
They requested anonymity because the discussions are private. Hyundai Marine & Fire, South Korea's second‑largest non‑life insurer, told Reuters it was not ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


How Scott Bessent could help Kevin Warsh get confirmed as Fed ...
People close to the matter say Bessent may soon advise the president to drop the Powell probe. It's a way to get Warsh in the job even before Powell's term ...

New York Post  ∙  February 6, 2026


NFL to discuss live game rights with new media partners - CNBC
... people familiar with the matter. NFL's Hans Schroeder on renegotiating TV rights and why Disney isn't 'legacy media. watch now. VIDEO16:2516:25. NFL's Hans ...

CNBC  ∙  February 6, 2026


Ukraine Seeks to Soften Key Condition for New IMF Loan - Bloomberg
... the International Monetary Fund as a condition to unlock more than $8 billion under a financing program, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


Blackstone Is Finalizing $3.5 Billion Loan for Australia AI Firm
... Australian startup Firmus Technologies Pty., people familiar with the matter said, the latest in digital infrastructure funding tied to the AI boom.

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


French mining group Eramet suspends finance chief days after ...
The board suspended chief financial officer Abel Martins-Alexandre on Thursday, people familiar with the matter told the FT, after ousting chief executive ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 6, 2026


I Squared Said to Weigh Sale of $2 Billion Data Center Firm BDx
I Squared Capital is considering options for its Asian data center business BDx, including a sale, people familiar with the matter said, signaling another ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


Trump skips Super Bowl over potential loud booing - MSN
Sources briefed on the matter said advisers were worried the president could be met with loud boos during the event, something that could be widely ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Macro Hedge Funds Rokos, Pharo Report Gains in Volatile January
Rokos Capital Management returned 4.8% last month, according to a person familiar with the matter. · The Pharo Macro fund gained around 6.7% in January, one of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


TPG buys majority stake in $3.5 billion power infrastructure firm ...
Blackstone bought Sabre in 2021, and TPG's purchase price represents a four-times increase on its initial investment, a person familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


India's NSE Kicks Off IPO Process After Board Approval - Bloomberg
... person familiar with the matter. The IPO could raise about $2.5 billion, the person said. Temasek Holdings Pte., Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


State, feds set to announce joint investigation into Alex Pretti's fatal ...
... people with direct knowledge of the agreement. The deal would mark a critical compromise from the Trump administration as state and federal leaders continue ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Man convicted of dragging ICE agent with his car indicates intent for ...
... people with direct knowledge of the agreement. The timing of the announcement remained unclear on Friday afternoon. Pretti was shot and killed by Border ...

Star Tribune  ∙  February 6, 2026


Sources: FBI, BCA set to announce joint probe into Alex Pretti killing
... people with direct knowledge of the agreement. The deal would mark a critical compromise from the Trump administration as state and federal leaders try to ...

Star Tribune  ∙  February 6, 2026


DOJ probes whether Netflix is anticompetitive as it weighs Warner ...
That broader probe began last week, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter, just on the heels of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos giving ...

New York Post  ∙  February 6, 2026


Sanctions Sank Lukoil-Linked Grain Trader Before It Got Started
... asked not to be identified because the information is private. But the plan ran into difficulties after the US announced sanctions on Lukoil in October as ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


Nordic Capital Is Said to Weigh €2 Billion Sale of Conscia - Bloomberg
The private equity firm is working with Arma Partners LLP on the potential divestment, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information isn't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


Apple Plans to Allow Outside Voice-Controlled AI Chatbots in CarPlay
The company is working to support the apps in CarPlay within the coming months, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plan hasn't been ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


Cuba Begins Shutting Resorts as Fuel Crunch Hits Tourism Sector
Instead, about 200 guests will be transferred to Sol Cayo Coco about 30 miles away. The worker, who asked not to be identified for fear of retaliation, blamed ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


Ritz-Carlton owner to sell hotels in New York and Washington - MSN
... of the people, who asked not to be identified because the negotiations are confidential. Costco Members: This New Policy is a Game Changer · Ad. FinanceBuzz.

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Trump is remaking the global oil market, and Exxon and Chevron ...
... asked not to be identified discussing confidential meetings. Expand article logo Continue reading.

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Michaels' Comeback Hits New Peak With Bonds Near 100 Cents ...
... asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. UBS Group AG is among the bankers that has been fielding calls from holders, they said. It's a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


Driving Services Firm RAC Said to Add Banks to London IPO
... asked not to be identified to discuss private information. They are joining Bank of America Corp., Barclays Plc and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which have ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


These states have the most big lottery wins. Is Michigan a lucky spot?
22, 2021, but the winners chose to remain anonymous. The group of four, calling themselves the Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, had their ...

USA Today  ∙  February 6, 2026


Batman No. 1 and Superman No. 1 sell for $13 million - MSN
1 (CGC 8.5, Mile High pedigree). Batman fetched $6 million; Superman, $7 million. The buyer chose to remain anonymous.

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026