Anonymous Source Tracker

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


28 killed in a drone strike on a market in Sudan's West Kordofan ...
The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to brief the media. There was no immediate comment from the RSF. Thousands ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 19, 2026


As Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-U.S. alliance
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive geopolitics. “This topic is also important for the Russian side, and probably Putin wants them to sell ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 19, 2026


DOJ to make announcement on Wednesday related to 1996 Cuba ...
The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said federal prosecutors expect to unseal an indictment against Castro, ​94, in ​Miami. ⁠Castro was ...

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


Russia's Moscow oil refinery halted output after May 17 drone attack ...
Moscow oil refinery stopped processing after a Ukrainian drone attack at the ​weekend, two industry sources said on ‌Tuesday.

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


Russia's Ryazan oil refinery halted output after May 15 drone attack ...
... of the country's total refining ‌volumes, stopped processing after a Ukrainian drone attack last Friday, two ​industry sources said on ​Tuesday.

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


NYC straphanger falls to death between train cars during fight
... sources said sources said. Advertisement. The ...

New York Post  ∙  May 19, 2026


Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources ...
The sources said around this number subsequently trained in China. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The agreement also said hundreds of Chinese troops ...

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


Spanish fashion magnate's son arrested on suspicion of ... - Newsday
... on condition of anonymity following department policy. The case is subject to a nondisclosure order, he added. Sign up for the Breaking News newsletter. Get ...

Newsday  ∙  May 19, 2026


Billionaire Trump donor in line to make millions from Thames Water ...
Sources close to the deal say the point person at Elliott for Thames Water is Singer's son Gordon, who runs the firm's London office. In 2024, Gordon ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 19, 2026


Zahara Jolie graduates, drops Pitt surname as Brad absent - MSN
Sources close to Angelina Jolie suggested nothing prevented his attendance, framing the day around Zahara's accomplishments. Sources connected to Pitt cited ...

MSN  ∙  May 19, 2026


Google DeepMind hires staff from Contextual AI in licensing deal ...
... 20 researchers from AI startup Contextual AI ​and license its technology, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing ‌people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


Middle East on Edge After Trump Says He Delayed Attack on Iran
Trump and Iranian officials, according to two people with knowledge of the negotiations, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the ...

New York Times  ∙  May 19, 2026


Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to ...
A diplomat familiar with the report confirmed its authenticity, speaking on condition of anonymity because it has not been made public. Trump's 20-point ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 19, 2026


API shows US crude stocks fall for fifth straight week, fuel inventories ...
Crude stocks fell by 9.1 million ​barrels in ​the week ended May 15, ‌the ⁠sources said on condition of anonymity. Gasoline inventories fell ​by ​5.8 ...

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


Reeves Floats Price Freezes on Food in Bid to Cut UK Bills
... on condition of anonymity. Nothing has been agreed and the price freezes wouldn't be imposed, the people said. More From Bloomberg. More Federal Electric ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026


NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss military deployments. Grynkewich said that he spoke earlier in the day to military chiefs from Estonia, Latvia ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 19, 2026


Ukraine Sees US Seeking Technology Transfers in Drone Deal
... rights from Ukraine as part of a drone deal that is awaiting approval at the highest political level, a person familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026


Who Are the Suspects in the San Diego Mosque Shooting?
While the police in San Diego have not publicly named either suspect, two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter identified the teenagers as Cain ...

New York Times  ∙  May 19, 2026


Police say extra funds to hunt grooming gangs in England and ...
The scale and complexity of the reviews involved are expected to require a significant number of officers over an extended period, the source said. The ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 19, 2026


UK supermarkets urged to consider voluntary price caps on ...
The source said the plan might depress prices on the 20 or so items covered but this was likely to have “unintended consequences on items they might not ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 19, 2026


UK Treasury pushes supermarkets to cap food prices - Financial Times
In return, the government has said it would offer “incentives” to the supermarkets, which the people briefed on the matter said could include easing ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 19, 2026


Goldman Sachs set to be named lead left underwriter for SpaceX ...
Both Morgan Stanley and Goldman will be serving ​as the lead bankers on the IPO prospectus, which could be ​released as soon as Wednesday, the source said.

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


Intelligence official Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, a Gabbard ally, leaves ...
One of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because Kennedy's departure hasn't been formally announced, said it involved, at least in part ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 19, 2026


What we know about the deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque
Investigators recovered anti-Islamic writing in the car, The New York Times reported, citing two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter. Police ...

MSN  ∙  May 19, 2026


Zara McDermott and Joey Essex deny romance after viral photos
Cheating claims denied: Sources close to both stars insist their friendship is innocent, with no romantic involvement. Fan reaction split: Some Louis ...

MSN  ∙  May 19, 2026


Exclusive | Cain Clark's neighbor reveals haunting encounter with ...
They were a nice family,” said the neighbor, Marne, 85, who declined to provide her last name. “We were just flabbergasted,” she added of finding out about ...

New York Post  ∙  May 19, 2026


Oakland's homeless count is down 20%. Here's what might ... - MSN
At an encampment near Interstate 880 on Monday, Iva Mosley and her friend Jen, who declined to provide her last name, said they'd been forced to move their ...

MSN  ∙  May 19, 2026


KKR and ECP Weigh Increasing Offer for Energy Group DCC
KKR & Co. and Energy Capital Partners are considering raising their offer to acquire energy provider DCC Plc, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026


Exclusive US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises ...
... requested anonymity to speak candidly about the plans. Expand article logo Continue reading. U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he expects European ...

MSN  ∙  May 19, 2026


SpaceX picks Goldman Sachs for lead left position on IPO, sources ...
SpaceX has picked Goldman Sachs for the lead left position on its IPO prospectus, according to people familiar with the matter. Morgan Stanley comes next, ...

CNBC  ∙  May 19, 2026


Itochu Takes Over AirLife's Japan Sales in Healthcare Expansion
... declined to be named as the decision is not yet official. Michigan-based SunMed does business in Japan as AirLife after a 2023 rebrand. More From Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026


Foreign firms eye Hong Kong listings as IPO rebound broadens
They declined to be named as the matter was private. Engine Biosciences declined to comment. NiKang did not respond.

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


World awaits new Fed Chair's vision on independence - Reuters
"It's a double-edged sword," said one European Central Bank policymaker, who declined to be named. "The world relies on the dollar and if the dollar is not ...

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


Man charged with alleged murder of woman and two children in home
A neighbour, who declined to give her name, came to lay fresh cut roses near the home and say a prayer for the alleged victims. She told media the incident ...

The Australian  ∙  May 19, 2026


Panicked parents rush to area around Islamic Center, with ... - MSN
One woman, who declined to give her name, said through tears that parents from her son's class share a WhatsApp group, which is how they first learned of the ...

MSN  ∙  May 19, 2026


Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation
... declined to be identified for fear of retaliation. The turmoil at Meta — which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — offers an up-close look of layoffs in ...

New York Times  ∙  May 19, 2026


On Blind, Anxious Tech Workers Get the Lowdown on Layoffs
The employee, who declined to be identified for fear of retribution, said she and many of her colleagues frequently checked Blind because it could be ...

New York Times  ∙  May 19, 2026


Genesee County woman wins $1M on Michigan Lottery instant ticket
They went to Liquor Wheel at 4117 Clio Road in Flint where the woman – who chose to remain anonymous – won $30 on a few tickets. She decided to buy two more ...

USA Today  ∙  May 19, 2026


Stellantis plans $17,500 small EV to revive European market - Reuters
It will have a price tag of around ​15,000 euros ($17,500), a source close to the matter said. Automakers have neglected low-cost, entry-level models in ...

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


FIFA promised a $1 million gift to Philly to spur legacy initiatives. The ...
According to a source close to the proceedings, a portion of the gift to Miami, which hosted eight matches, went to a youth initiative in the city, but the ...

MSN  ∙  May 19, 2026


SpaceX picks Goldman Sachs to lead record-breaking IPO, sources ...
... asked not to be named due to confidentiality. Elon Musk's reusable rocket company is expected to make its prospectus public as soon as Wednesday after ...

CNBC  ∙  May 19, 2026


Indian Airlines Plead With Oil Majors to Postpone Jet Fuel Hikes
... asked not to be named because the discussions are private. India's oil and gas ministry is also involved in discussions, and may intervene again as it did ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026


Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis emerges as early Anthropic ...
A person close to Cambridge-based Cusp.ai, an AI search engine for new materials, said roughly one in three employees were former DeepMind or Isomorphic ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 19, 2026


BlueCrest Hires Nomura Trader Who Lost Job Over Alleged Spoofing
Sawada joined the UK-based investment firm as a portfolio manager, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified as the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026


Indonesia Prices Its Latest Dollar, Euro Bonds Amid Selloff
... asked not to be identified. Indonesia has tapped investors in both markets this year, in addition to the yen and China's currency . More From Bloomberg. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026


India Set for Record Central Bank Dividend to Cushion War Shock
The Reserve Bank of India's board will meet Friday to approve the dividend, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified as the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026


Analog Devices is said to near $1.5 billion deal for Empower - MSN
A transaction could be announced as soon as Tuesday, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information was private. A final agreement ...

MSN  ∙  May 19, 2026


Exclusive: US Health Secretary Kennedy backs away from ... - Reuters
... a person familiar with the matter. The new charter would become official once it is published in the federal register, though that date is ‌unclear. Dorit ...

Reuters  ∙  May 19, 2026


Senegal Arrears to Arab Development Bank Highlight Debt Woes
The amount owed to Badea is less than 90 days overdue, said the people who were present at the meeting and asked not to be identified discussing private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026


Orient Express Rail Operator Seeks €300 Million From Debut Bond
A debut senior secured bond issue with a four-year tenor may follow, said a person familiar with the deal, who asked not to be named. More From Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 19, 2026