Anonymous Source Tracker

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


China Turns to France for Support During Its Feud With Japan ...
That also requires China to refrain from escalating the situation following Takaichi's remarks, said the person, who asked not to be named discussing internal ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 28, 2025


Jennifer Lopez's Obsession with Ben Affleck Leaves Fans and Ex ...
... sources close to the situation. The 56-year-old diva is constantly looking for any excuse to maintain a connection with the Hollywood actor, which has ...

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


U.S. halts all asylum decisions, pauses visas for Afghan nationals ...
... people with direct knowledge of the case, The Washington Post reported. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, first entered the U.S. in 2021 as part of Operation Allies ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 28, 2025


Guard member dies of injuries; Trump threatens immigration policy ...
Lakanwal has not cooperated with investigators so far, according to two officials briefed on the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because ...

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


Mom of Karoline Leavitt's nephew picked press secretary to be ...
A source familiar with the situation told CNN that Ferreira has not spoken to the White House press secretary in many years. Ferreira's son “needs his mom ...

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


China's Baidu starts layoffs after reporting Q3 loss
The sources declined to be named, as the information is private. This Brilliant Japanese Invention Instantly Translates Foreign Languages · Ad. Enence. Baidu's ...

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


SEC investigating Jefferies over ties with bankrupt First Brands - report
... with knowledge of the matter. The SEC is seeking information on whether Jefferies (JEF) gave investors in its Point Bonita fund enough information about ...

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


2 kids found in roach-infested, garbage-filled home with tables ...
... did not want to be identified. She also reportedly filed two child abuse reports in recent months. Court records show Woods and Phillips have a court date ...

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


Novak Djokovic praised for turning down 'mega money deals' most ...
... the big money offers he did not want to be identified with. Sponsored Content. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


Police investigating after Nice players report physical assault in ...
Sources close to the Nice players, who wished to remain anonymous to protect relationships, told The Athletic that when they disembarked, some were ...

New York Times  ∙  November 28, 2025


Ukrainian team to visit US this weekend for talks on plan to end war ...
... in Ukraine, a senior official briefed on the matter tells AFP. How Much Money Should You Have Before Hiring a Financial Advisor? Ad. SmartAsset. “The ...

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


India plans more incentives for aircraft leasing in GIFT City
... did not want to be identified as the discussions are private. Expand article logo Continue reading. This Portable High-Speed WiFi Hot-Spot Is 2025's Top ...

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


Bay Area Afghans worried after Trump's comments on immigration
A man who came from Afghanistan to the US in 1981, who asked to remain anonymous, said he is fearing retaliation against him and his community. “My message ...

MSN  ∙  November 28, 2025


Trump files emergency appeal to keep National Guard in DC after ...
The Trump administration filed an emergency motion Wednesday asking a federal appeals court to halt a judge's ruling from last week that deemed the ...

Axios  ∙  November 27, 2025


China issues first batch of 2026 crude oil import quotas for ...
... with knowledge of the matter. Rongsheng Petrochemical was permitted to import 750,000 tons, while Shenghong Petrochemical and Hongrun Petrochemical received ...

Reuters  ∙  November 27, 2025


U.S. Army secretary warned Ukraine of imminent defeat while ...
... with knowledge of the matter told NBC News. The Russians were ramping up the scale and pace of their aerial attacks, and they had the ability to fight on ...

NBC News  ∙  November 27, 2025


Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources ...
... China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he aims to keep a fragile trade war truce with Beijing.

Reuters  ∙  November 27, 2025


Xabi Alonso: Managing Real Madrid personalities 'as important as ...
Vinicius Jr informed club president Florentino Perez of his stance over his contract in a conversation last month, per three sources with knowledge of the ...

New York Times  ∙  November 27, 2025


Nigeria dealt AFCON blow as defender Benjamin Fredrick set to ...
No timeframe has been given for his return to action but sources with knowledge of the situation indicated he is not expected to recover in time for AFCON 2025, ...

New York Times  ∙  November 27, 2025


Trump told Japan's PM to lower the volume on Taiwan, WSJ reports ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he aims to keep a fragile trade war truce with Beijing. United Statescategory · US stops processing Afghan ...

Reuters  ∙  November 27, 2025


How Bill Chisholm went from relative unknown to the Boston Celtics ...
... sources with knowledge of the bids said. That gap is a relative pittance in such a high-priced transaction, but it was enough. For a Celtics fan who grew up ...

New York Times  ∙  November 27, 2025


LSU formally terminates former coach Brian Kelly without cause ...
Sources with knowledge of the lawsuit said it will be withdrawn on Monday. Kelly left Notre Dame after the 2021 season to become LSU's coach and was given a ...

New York Times  ∙  November 27, 2025


EU Money-Laundering Arm Set to Name Italy's Lopez as Crime Chief
... people familiar with the matter people familiar ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 27, 2025


Trump's flexible diplomacy drives new Ukraine peace push — and ...
... senior administration officials said. After hitting it off with the Ukrainians, he is retaining his role as an interlocutor with them even though it is ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 27, 2025


How Europe Lost Its Voice on Ukraine, Then Tried to Get It Back ...
Most of the officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive political matters. In the days since the plan was leaked, European leaders ...

New York Times  ∙  November 27, 2025


China's tech giants take AI model training offshore to tap Nvidia chips
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. These people said there had been a steady increase in training in offshore locations after the Trump ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 27, 2025


China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to tap Nvidia ...
... ,​ citing two ​people with direct knowledge of the matter. Reuters ‍could ⁠not immediately verify the report.

Yahoo Finance  ∙  November 27, 2025


China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to tap Nvidia ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. Reuters ...

Reuters  ∙  November 27, 2025


Chinese tech firms said to train AI models abroad to tap Nvidia chips
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. Companies such as Alibaba (BABA) and ByteDance (BDNCE) are said to be training their latest AI models in ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. According to the report, there has been a steady increase in training in offshore locations after U.S. moved to ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


Tether: the $180bn gold whale
“Their goal is to keep consolidating the small to mid-cap gold royalty space,” said a person briefed on the matter. Tether had held discussions with ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 27, 2025


India's Vodafone Idea unit cuts debt issue size, aims for December ...
Both sources requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to media. Vodafone Idea did not comment on the matter. Earlier this month, India's apex ...

Reuters  ∙  November 27, 2025


After Xi call, Trump told Japan to dial it down on Taiwan
... people briefed on the matter said, hammering home China's historic claim to the democratic self-governing island as well as Washington and Beijing's joint ...

The Australian  ∙  November 27, 2025


Women's Super League Said to Receive Investment Approach ...
... body for women's professional football in England, has received an initial investment proposal into the league, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  November 27, 2025


China Halts Some Brazil Soybean Imports Over Contamination ...
units, as well as facilities operated by Louis Dreyfus Co., CHS Agronegócios and Tres Tentos Agroindustrial SA, said the people, who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 27, 2025


Shooting Near White House Leaves Several Injured, Including ...
... , CNN reported, citing a source familiar with the situation. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila. Police ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


Trump advised Japan PM Takaichi not to provoke Beijing over ...
According to a person briefed on the matter, Trump suggested to Takaichi during their phone conversation that she tone down her comments about Taiwan, the ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


Japan Denies Report That Trump Asked PM Not to Provoke China ...
Between the morning and afternoon press briefings by Kihara, a Japanese government official who asked not to be identified in line with government policy ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 27, 2025


Puma Shares Surge as China's Anta Sports Weighs Potential Bid
Hong Kong-listed Anta has been working with an adviser to evaluate a bid for Puma, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  November 27, 2025


Digital Realty, Equinix Said to Vie for Nordic Data Center Firm ...
Equinix has teamed up with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. Partners ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 27, 2025


OPEC+ Still on Track to Pause Hikes in Early 2026, Delegates Say ...
... asked not to be identified as the talks are private. They made similar predictions earlier this week. Saudi Arabia and its partners chose to pause a run of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 27, 2025


Accenture Discussing Paris HQ Move to Bergere Office Development
... asked not to be identified discussing ongoing negotiations. The contract is not yet signed, they said. The deal would see Accenture take the entire 26,500 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 27, 2025


Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by ...
... Switzerland's anti-bribery laws, although a source close to the delegation said they complied with the laws of both countries.

Reuters  ∙  November 27, 2025


Denmark sets up 'night watch' to monitor Trump after Greenland row ...
A source close to the foreign office told the Guardian: “It is fair to say that the situation in Greenland and the time difference between Denmark and the ...

The Guardian  ∙  November 27, 2025


Government to ditch day-one unfair dismissal policy from workers ...
A source close to Rayner said she would respond once she had talked to other MPs. Just weeks ago, the former deputy prime minister gave a speech in the ...

The Guardian  ∙  November 27, 2025


US banks announce UK expansion projects hours after budget ...
A source close to JP Morgan said the bank had been working on the announcement for months and that the investment in a new headquarters was a long-term ...

The Guardian  ∙  November 27, 2025


Exclusive: MSC, BlackRock bid for Hutchison's Barcelona terminal ...
... antitrust regulators set to investigate the Spanish portion of the deal, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

Reuters  ∙  November 27, 2025


Deutsche Boerse says it is in exclusive talks to acquire Allfunds ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday. Businesscategory · US SEC probing Jefferies for bankrupt First Brands dealings, FT reports. 16 ...

Reuters  ∙  November 27, 2025


Private Finance Firms Like Apollo Face Resistance in Europe ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the talks. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves ended up publicly endorsing the deal — and repeated the exercise a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 27, 2025


Damar Hamlin News - CBS Pittsburgh
A person with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has made the 53-player cut. Aug 29 ...

CBS News  ∙  November 27, 2025