This is a set-up of our 2026-7 Extemp resources for Foreign and Domestic Extemp.
There are three types of resources
(1) On the right, there are links to places you can learn more about extemp topics.
(2) On the left you will find two types of resources
(2a) Instructional materials, including a draft of an Extemp textbook
(2b) Power Points for teaching extemp
(2c) News sources that cover current events to get you thinking.
We also have extemp quesitions and resources from recent tournaments and weeks at DebateArguments. Access to everything at DebateArguments is included with an annual subscription..
Recent Extemp Topics
Tagged posts since August 1, 2026
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Current News
Africa
- Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
on September 11, 2026 - Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty
on September 11, 2026 - More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
on September 10, 2026 - Washington Spirit sign Luvanga – but is it a record deal?
on September 10, 2026 - Algeria to sever diplomatic ties with UAE
on September 10, 2026
Middle East
- Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
on September 11, 2026 - Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
on September 11, 2026 - Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
on September 11, 2026 - Israel’s Netanyahu to sue newspaper over claim UAE warned him of 7 October attack
on September 10, 2026 - Algeria to sever diplomatic ties with UAEon September 10, 2026
Asia-Pacific
- Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing
on September 12, 2026 - When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all
on September 11, 2026 - Hong Kong’s Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
on September 11, 2026 - Buddhist monk arrested in suspected $3m embezzlement scandal
on September 11, 2026 - Trump shadow looms large over Brics as Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi
on September 11, 2026
Europe & Latin America
- Norway’s Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald’s funeral
on September 11, 2026 - Céline Dion duets with fan ahead of Paris comeback concert
on September 11, 2026 - Five dead and dozens injured in coach crash in Swiss Alps
on September 11, 2026 - Man jailed after threatening to behead son’s teacher in French village
on September 11, 2026 - Civilians told to flee Ukraine’s fortress cities as Russia bids to control Donbas
on September 10, 2026
Domestic Issues
- ‘Never, ever forget’ – America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
on September 12, 2026 - Ethics watchdogs await RFK Jr.’s financial report
on September 12, 2026 - Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the USon September 11, 2026
- Mayor of the ‘Air Capital of the World’ reacts to Trump’s threats against Bombardier
on September 11, 2026 - Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy
on September 11, 2026
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