Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him ...
The source said she firmly defended Europe's stance, telling Trump he should stop saying he had been abandoned by Western allies, stressing ​that they had ...

Reuters  ∙  June 19, 2026


'Astonishing' win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step ...
“Keir will fight on,” the source said, repeating the message to which Keir Starmer has stuck for several weeks. “Although, that might depend on the size of ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 19, 2026


Indian shares snap 5-session rally on IT drag; log weekly gains on ...
... did not wish to be identified said, following a pre-AGM run-up on expectations ‌of ⁠major announcements. The stock rose 1.3% this week. Advertisement ...

Reuters  ∙  June 19, 2026


Thugs employed by Harrow Council who threatened to 'rip out' local ...
It emerged that she'd been collared for throwing a breadcrumb to a pigeon and refused to give her name to the Fake Fuzz team who attempted to fine her ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


House help's chilling bat-knife murder by doctor in posh South Delhi ...
... refused to be named told HT. “The doctor felt hurt that nobody in his family was listening to him and attacked the domestic help when he found her at the ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


Inside Trump's Stock Trading Surge - The New York Times
Once a year, he meets with one of his main financial advisers for an update on his accounts, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, who said ...

New York Times  ∙  June 19, 2026


Ghana Is Weighing Local Control of Gold Fields' Biggest Mine
The Ghanaian miners will need to submit bids for evaluation if the government goes ahead with the plan, people with knowledge of the matter said, asking not ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 19, 2026


June 19, 2026 - Israel and Hezbollah renew truce - CNN
Iran has asked for guarantees that hostilities in Lebanon will end before it resumes talks with the US in Switzerland, a diplomat with knowledge of the matter ...

CNN  ∙  June 19, 2026


Korea unwilling, Europe unable to help in a Taiwan crisis, war game ...
A defense pundit, speaking off the record, suggested that Taiwan's downfall would generate economic advantages for South Korea. Domestic semiconductor ...

Washington Times  ∙  June 19, 2026


Zoo owner's wife jumps in to save boy, three, 'thrown into' crocodile ...
One person, who did not want to be named, told the Press Association that the zoo owner's wife, Tracey Johnson, jumped in to try to save the child. Officers ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


Hospitals report major incident after trains collide near Bedford - MSN
One local, who did not want to be named, said the news of the crash was a shock, telling the Press Association: “You don't expect this in the UK”. Mid ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


Exclusive: Grizzlies make hire, medical and training staff changes
The sources requested anonymity because no official announcements have been made. Among those departing is vice president and head of sports medicine Eric ...

USA Today  ∙  June 19, 2026


Jeffery Simmons, Titans agree to 3-year contract extension
Simmons' contract extension is for three years and includes $100 million in guarantees, a source told the Tennessean. The source requested anonymity because ...

USA Today  ∙  June 19, 2026


Senate Republicans in somber, pessimistic mood over Trump deal ...
A second Republican senator who requested anonymity to discuss the deflated mood among GOP colleagues described the Senate Republican reaction to the deal as “ ...

The Hill  ∙  June 19, 2026


Meta secures new AI computing capacity from Crusoe - MSN
... requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the discussions. Expand article logo Continue reading. One gigawatt is understood to be enough to ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


Car Dealer Global Auto Is Said to Weigh Toronto IPO This Year
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The company, which also owns Canada's Alpha Auto Group and Wismo Group in the Nordic ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 19, 2026


RWE Is Said Near Deal to Boost Stake in €10 Billion Grid Amprion
... pension fund as part of a deal that could value the transmission grid at about €10 billion ($11.5 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 19, 2026


AbbVie Approaching $11 Billion Deal for Apogee Therapeutics: FT
... people familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. TOPSHOT-OMAN-IRAN-US-ISRAEL-WAR-HORMUZ. Read the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and Iran. Smoke ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 19, 2026


PIF's Newcastle United Held Talks With Arctos Over Investment
... FC held talks with KKR & Co.-owned Arctos Partners over a potential investment into the club and its stadium, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 19, 2026


Indian shares snap 5-session rally on IT drag; log weekly gains on ...
... did not wish to be identified said, following a pre-AGM run-up on expectations of major announcements. The stock rose 1.3% this week. HDFC fell 2.4% on ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


US rips 'preposterous' claim that any country released Iran assets
Reuters had cited two additional “sources with knowledge of the arrangement” who claimed that the underhanded deal involved at least $20 billion, “adding ...

New York Post  ∙  June 19, 2026


NFL executive links Packers with big-name fill-in for injured Micah ...
When Jadeveon Clowney could make final decision for 2026 season. "Clowney is in no hurry to sign anywhere, according to sources with knowledge of the situation, ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports
Citing ‌two sources familiar with the matter, CNN reported that federal housing regulator and Trump loyalist Pulte showed up at his new job a day early on ...

Reuters  ∙  June 19, 2026


Suncor says fire that occurred at its Sarnia site has been extinguished
... sources familiar with the matter said on Saturday, as Europe's largest economy ​addresses an ageing population and ​creaking public finances. Worldcategory ...

Reuters  ∙  June 19, 2026


Starbucks Cuts UK, Hong Kong Office Jobs in Restructuring Effort
... people familiar with the matter. It also eliminated about 120 positions in London, the headquarters of its Europe, Middle East and Africa operations. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 19, 2026


Abu Dhabi's MGX weighs multi-billion deal for data center operator ...
Abu Dhabi-backed artificial intelligence investor MGX has been exploring buying Singapore-based data ‌centre operator DayOne, three sources said, ...

Reuters  ∙  June 19, 2026


Iraq to export crude, naphtha through Syria after Hormuz shock
Iraq is preparing to export crude oil and naphtha through ports in Syria, Syrian and Iraqi energy officials and refinery sources said after the ​Iran war ...

Reuters  ∙  June 19, 2026


With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for ...
Two Lebanese security sources said Israel had carried out a dozen airstrikes in the first ​hour of the ceasefire but none were recorded after 5 p.m..

Reuters  ∙  June 19, 2026


Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon, U.S. official says
Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon, the official added. Two Lebanese security sources said Israel carried out a dozen airstrikes in the first hour ...

Reuters  ∙  June 19, 2026


Fed governor spoke at Bank of America dinner during Fed's quiet ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of a closed-door event. The timing of the dinner was near the end of the Fed's communications quiet or ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 19, 2026


After 4 Israeli soldiers' deaths, Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew ...
“A ceasefire has entered into effect,” an Israeli official told The Washington Post, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic and ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 19, 2026


U.S. intelligence warns Israel is likely to undermine Iran peace deal ...
The official, like others interviewed, spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the matter's sensitivity. The U.S. intelligence report also describes ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 19, 2026


Kennedy Center says it will stay open for now, but not booking new ...
The news touched off what one staff member, speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, described as a “self-inflicted crisis ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 19, 2026


Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War
While neither side gave a reason for the postponement, three diplomats who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive details said that Iran ...

New York Times  ∙  June 19, 2026


Man released on bail after boy, three, critically injured in zoo ...
A villager, who did not want to be named, told PA Media that the zoo owner's wife, Tracey Johnson, jumped into the enclosure to try to save the child. The ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 19, 2026


Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer ...
A person familiar with the matter said a pump failure occurred at the Tata plant's water treatment unit in December, leading to some treated sewage flowing ...

Reuters  ∙  June 19, 2026


Charles Schwab working with Cboe to enter prediction market, WSJ ...
A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Cboe is working with Charles Schwab to offer the products but gave no further details. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick ...
A person familiar with Scott's thinking but not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Associated Press that the senator had been making calls for ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 19, 2026


How fresh Middle East violence scuttled the next phase of Iran talks
... a person familiar with the situation, ahead of the potential arrival of the lead negotiators. Grossi met U.S. technical teams there on Friday, according to ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


US tells ASML it's concerned China may have top chip tool
The senior administration officials said that they have evidence of ASML shipping to China specialty equipment used to transport EUV machines, as well as ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


Teen boy found shot to death on South Side overnight - MSN
... did not wish to be identified, said. “I am so sorry this happened. They are in our prayers.” LATEST CASES: Missing people in Chicagoland. The Medical ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


Council-employed thugs who threatened to 'rip out' man's teeth named
It emerged that she'd been collared for throwing a breadcrumb to a pigeon and refused to give her name to the Fake Fuzz team who attempted to fine her ...

MSN  ∙  June 19, 2026


Blackstone's AirTrunk Seeks $3 Billion Loan for Sydney Project
Proceeds will support the construction of the over 400-megawatt SYD3 hyperscale data center, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 18, 2026


Hillhouse Seeks $600 Million Loan to Fund DayOne Investment
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. A part of the borrowing will also go toward refinancing debt raised by Hillhouse for its previous ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 18, 2026


Hong Kong's Sogo Department Store Refinances Loan at Last Minute
secured HK$6.39 billion ($815 million) from 19 banks, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. That's short of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 18, 2026


New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
... a person familiar with the plans, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the details before they were publicly announced. The person said Mike Breen ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 18, 2026


University of Cincinnati disputes agent's claim the school knew ...
He is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams on July 10 at a Dallas-area high school, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

Newsday  ∙  June 18, 2026


Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its ...
... asked to remain anonymous because they work at a defence company with links to the government. Lighter than 100 grams, the drones in the class are entirely ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 18, 2026


The local election that could topple Britain's prime minister
... declined to give his last name because, he said, “nothing good can come of it.” Volunteers have poured in from around the country, mostly from Labour's well ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 18, 2026


Turbulence at Tata delays take-off for new Air India chief
At its last board meeting in April, the airline's directors stressed the need to cut costs, and Aggarwal was “a cost-cutter”, said a person close to the ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 18, 2026