Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Shropshire horse riders forced to use unsafe roads as path shut
But the landowner, who did not want to be named, said the bridleway was part of their garden and not an unclassified county road, adding the matter was in the ...

BBC  ∙  July 6, 2025


JNIM in Mali: How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's ...
They did not want to be named as it could risk their safety in Mali. "Mali is a big exporter of cattle so it's easy for them to steal animals and sell them ...

BBC  ∙  July 6, 2025


Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lose 6 employees; the source ...
And she's just terrible,” a source said in September 2024, when The Hollywood Reporter exposé mentioned that everybody is terrified of Meghan. Prince ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


'Upset' Beyoncé 'Stressed' Cowboy Carter's Ticket Sales Didn't 'Sell ...
... Beyoncé is staying positive despite slow Cowboy Carter Tour ticket sales, a source said. MEGA © OK Magazine (UK). Beyoncé's highly anticipated ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


"My Daughter Was Here": Father's Search At Summer Camp After ...
Michael, 40, who declined to give his last name, lives in the state capital Austin and received the message every parent fears most on Friday morning: his child ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


People injured from 4th of July fireworks in Brooklyn park
... chose to remain anonymous. The woman said she then saw a huge firework hurling towards her head. Top 5 Wealth Management Firms in the United States ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


BRICS summit opens in Brazil overshadowed by Trump's tariff ...
A source involved in the negotiations told journalists Friday that some members of the group want more aggressive language on the situation in Gaza and ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


Brazil hosts BRICS summit, eager to avoid provoking Trump's ire ...
A source involved in the negotiations told journalists Friday that some members of the group want more aggressive language on the situation in Gaza and ...

Washington Times  ∙  July 6, 2025


“Tired of all the pressure”: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hit breaking ...
“Taylor and Travis are tired of all the pressure and endless discussion about their status,” a source close to the couple told Star Magazine. “They're just ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


The coder 'village' at the heart of China's AI frenzy
Several company founders, who asked not to be named so they could discuss sensitive topics, said it was difficult for them to attract funds from foreign ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


Bianca Censori's Bold Public Looks Have Less to Do With Ye and ...
While the world credited Ye for his wife's headline-making wardrobe, sources close to the scene have just peeled back the curtains — and what they revealed ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


Protesters continue anti-IDF chant at Melbourne rally following ...
At the protest on Sunday, an organiser who did not wish to be identified opened the event by condemning the attack on the synagogue where 20 worshippers ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


HGTV star slams 'fickle world' of TV in blunt post after show's shock ...
A senior network source, who requested anonymity, confirmed the moves were financially driven. "We were hemorrhaging money," the source told Daily Mail. "In ...

MSN  ∙  July 6, 2025


Cam Whitmore traded to Wizards by Rockets - The Washington Post
... on the condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced. (The Athletic first reported the specific draft compensation.) This deal will be ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 5, 2025


Police arrest cleric over defilement of underage girl in Osun
On how the suspect was arrested, a resident of Babasanya-Araka, who spoke on a condition of anonymity, said the victim was discovered bleeding, prompting ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


China spares major cognac makers from EU brandy dumping duties
... declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter. "I think both sides, France and China, did not want this to get out of hand. They wanted to ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Britain's Octopus Energy considers 14 billion dollar demerger of tech ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. ($1 = 0.7325 pounds) (Reporting by Anusha Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Elon Musk Says He Will Start the 'America Party' After Feuds With ...
Musk has spoken with friends in recent days about his plan for a political party and what it would take to accomplish it, according to a person briefed on those ...

New York Times  ∙  July 5, 2025


Gaza war: Hamas gives 'positive' response to latest ceasefire ...
According to an official close to the talks, the group has put forth certain demands — that Israeli troops in Gaza pull back to positions held on March 2 ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Colombian police capture suspect in attack on Senator Uribe ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter said on Saturday, marking the fifth arrest in the case. Elder Jose Arteaga, known as El Costeño, was arrested on ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Colombian police capture suspect in attack on senator Uribe
... sources with knowledge of the matter said on Saturday, marking the fifth arrest in the case. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Katy Perry is disappointed with Orlando Bloom; the source reveals ...
The ex-couple has decided to co-parent their 4-year-old daughter, Daisy, and move forward with love, stability and mutual respect. However, a source close to ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Tiger Woods' romance with Vanessa Trump is getting 'wedding bells ...
Now, a source close to Vanessa has revealed to the outlet that the new couple could be headed down the aisle.

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


'We've been ghosted by FEMA': Officials across country say they can ...
An array of routine meetings were also abruptly canceled in recent days, according to a source familiar with the situation. Moreover, officials inside FEMA ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Crazed Prospect Park 'dog killer' back to his old ways, threatens to ...
“I was really caught off guard because it was just so startling,” said the latest victim who asked to remain anonymous and described the man as “extraordinarily ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


NYC cops would flee the job if Mandami wins: union leaders
“Him winning the primary definitely made me 100% sure that this is the right decision,” said the cop, who asked to remain anonymous because he wasn't ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


French writer jailed in Algeria won't appeal, still hopeful of pardon ...
French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal will not appeal his five-year prison sentence to Algeria's supreme court, said sources close to the author on Saturday ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


French writer jailed in Algeria won't appeal: supporters
French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal will not appeal his five-year prison sentence to Algeria's Supreme Court, sources close to the author said Saturday, ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


'It's going to send us all crazy' residents respond to council's Binley ...
Another resident who asked not to be named, said: "My concern is that turning right at the island to go up the A46 is hard work at the best of times. If ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


'Childhood dream': Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century ...
I've dreamed of swimming in the Seine for years," said Ingrid, who declined to give her last name, as she stepped carefully into the warm water wearing a ...

The Australian  ∙  July 5, 2025


River Seine welcomes Paris swimmers after century-long ban
I've dreamed of swimming in the Seine for years," said Ingrid, who declined to give her last name, as she stepped carefully into the warm water wearing a ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Spot the fake ones out: Labubu or Lafufu? Fans struggle to identify ...
“I had picked up a Labubu for myself and had done an unboxing video which got a lot of views,” said the creator, who did not want to be named. “I thought it ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Brookfield is reportedly in talks to buy Accor-run Dubai hotel
... requested anonymity, as the information is not public. However, details about the hotel's ownership were not available. The discussions are ongoing, and ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Gov. Tony Evers' re-election decision looms over battleground ...
... requested anonymity to speak candidly about the race. Some Democrats also feel that Evers, with the benefit of incumbency, still represents the party's best ...

NBC News  ∙  July 5, 2025


Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are 'wedding bells serious' as ...
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's relationship has progressed significantly since they started dating in March, with sources close to the couple revealing ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Camp Mystic Parents Endure Agonizing Wait for Their Missing ...
Another mother, who asked not to be named because of the ongoing search and the intense media scrutiny, set out from Dallas on Friday morning to retrieve her ...

New York Times  ∙  July 5, 2025


The Sabah scandal: is it about minerals or power?
An anonymous source released their names and alleged their involvement in the controversy. Since these leaders (one of whom is no longer active in politics) ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


She 'Can't Do It All': Kim Kardashian Has a 'Rotating Team of ...
Kim Kardashian has a 'rotating team of nannies' to help her out, a source said.

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


2Baba: Inner circle moves to stop meltdown
... A source close to the family told one of our correspondents that 2Baba's siblings are seriously worried about their brother's state of mind because of some ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Apple races to box office glory with Brad Pitt's F1 blockbuster
“With F1, they were looking for something very commercial,” said a person close to the studio. “This has proved that they can do theatrical [releases] ...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Wagner returning to Magic on 1-year deal
... on condition of anonymity because the deal likely will not be finalized until the league's offseason moratorium on moves is lifted Sunday. Free agency...

MSN  ∙  July 5, 2025


Commerzbank Plans to Sell SRT Tied to €2 Billion of Loans ...
Frankfurt-based Commerzbank aims to issue an SRT tied to €2 billion ($2.4 billion) of loans, according to the people, who asked not to be named. The size of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 4, 2025


Distressed Builder Parkview Weighs Selling Artwork to Repay Debt ...
... asked not to be named discussing private matters. The valuation of the art is provided by the company to the banks. The cash-strapped developer has been in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 4, 2025


Indian regulator bans Jane Street from dealing securities
If this money is transferred, a person close to the investigation said, the ban could be lifted. Under Indian law, the company could ultimately face a fine ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 4, 2025


Police shooting: Disabled man dies after siege, exchange of gunfire ...
He dealt with “continual pain” and was due to go into surgery before he was killed, a person close to him said. The ...

MSN  ∙  July 4, 2025


The details of Jane Street's alleged 'sinister scheme' in India
The regulator has asked Jane Street to put $550mn of “illegal gains” in an escrow account, the statement said. If this money is transferred, a person close to ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 4, 2025


War for Chinese talent is next trade flashpoint | Reuters
... a person familiar with the matter. Separately, China's Ministry of Commerce has told domestic rare-earth companies to provide a list of employees with ...

Reuters  ∙  July 4, 2025


US lets GE restart jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, source ...
The U.S. told GE Aerospace on Thursday that it can restart jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, according to a person familiar with the matter, ...

Reuters  ∙  July 4, 2025


US Says GE Aerospace Can Restart Jet Engine Exports to China ...
The US has lifted its export ban on American-made jet engine parts and technology to China, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 4, 2025


China spares major cognac makers from EU brandy dumping duties ...
... declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter. "I think both sides, France and China, did not want this to get out of hand, they wanted to ...

Reuters  ∙  July 4, 2025