1 August 2026
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Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Agreement Amid Disputes Over Implementation

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza as part of a phased roadmap to end the conflict. The plan, brokered by the Trump established Board of Peace, envisions Hamas handing over weapons to a…

development
22 sources across 18 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Premium Times Nigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Hits Kyiv

A Russian ballistic missile attack struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Saturday morning, resulting in multiple casualties and widespread damage. While initial reports from the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, stated that at least three people were killed and 15 were…

development
14 sources across 13 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Formalize Presidential Bids Amid Shifting Alliances

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are finalizing their candidacies for the 2026 Brazilian presidential election as party conventions conclude. Lula is seeking a fourth term with current Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, while Flávio Bolsonaro is…

development
4 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning

US and Israel Weigh Major Strikes on Iranian Energy Infrastructure

The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing a significant bombing campaign against Iranian energy infrastructure, with some reports indicating strikes could begin as early as this weekend. According to CBS News, the planned targets include oil refineries and power…

development
11 sources across 7 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US Justice Department Drops Vandalism Charges Against Former Olympian Over Reflecting Pool Damage

The US Justice Department has moved to dismiss criminal charges against David Hearn, a 67 year old former Olympic canoeist, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. In a court filing on July 31, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro acknowledged that the damage…

9 sources across 8 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Google Rolls Back AI Image Generation Tool in Google Earth Following Misinformation Concerns

Google rolled back a new AI image generation feature in Google Earth on July 31, just one day after its launch. The tool, which integrated the Nano Banana 2 AI model, allowed users to create photorealistic images grounded in the service's satellite, aerial, and 3D mapping data…

8 sources across 6 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Tecnoblog Brazil · Centre · Founder-owned (Thiago Mobilon)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • TheCable Nigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
  • Ars Technica United States · Centre · Conde Nast (Advance Publications)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US Marine Corps F-35B Stealth Fighter Crashes in California

A US Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed on Friday near the Miramar airbase in San Diego, California. The pilot ejected from the aircraft before it hit the ground and was transported to a local medical facility in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The…

7 sources across 7 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Fatalities and Widespread Flooding Across India and Pakistan

Severe monsoon rainfall has caused multiple deaths and widespread infrastructure disruption across India and Pakistan. In Gujarat, four people died, including three farm laborers killed by electrocution in Navsari and an 11 year old girl swept away in a canal in Anand. Over…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · India · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US Treasury and Japanese Authorities Intervene to Support Yen

The Japanese yen surged to the lower 157 level against the U.S. dollar on Friday following market interventions by Japanese and U.S. authorities. Japanese government sources confirmed a yen buying and dollar selling operation. According to reports from the Financial Times and…

development
5 sources across 3 countries · Japan · Argentina · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Controversy Erupts Over Student Protests and Legal Action Against Anti-Modi Remarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that he forgives student protesters who used abusive language against him and his late mother during recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), sought the resignation of Union…

development
4 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Campi Flegrei Near Naples

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Naples, Italy, on Friday, July 31, at 7:46 p.m. local time. The tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 3 kilometers in a region known as a volcanic caldera. The event is described as one of the strongest recorded…

6 sources across 6 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

South Korea and Argentina Strengthen Ties on Critical Minerals and Energy

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Argentine President Javier Milei met in Buenos Aires on Friday to establish a new era of bilateral cooperation focused on critical minerals and energy. The two leaders signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration across…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · South Korea · Argentina · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

UN Chief and Meteorologists Warn of Intensifying El Niño Impact

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres warned on Friday that a strengthening El Niño is intensifying the global climate crisis, stating that the phenomenon is adding fuel to a planet already on fire. Guterres noted that the world is entering unknown territory as the…

development
6 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · France · India · Norway

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Katrina Llegado Crowned Miss Supranational 2026

Katrina Llegado of the Philippines was crowned Miss Supranational 2026 during the 17th edition of the pageant held in Nowy Sącz, Poland, on July 31. Llegado, a 28 year old model and entrepreneur, bested 66 other delegates to become the second Filipina to win the title, ending a…

single-lean coverage
3 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Philippines

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Released After Court Annuls Conviction

Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was released from prison on Friday evening after the country's Constitutional Court overturned his 15 year sentence for money laundering. Humala, who served as president from 2011 to 2016, had been detained since April 2025 at a special…

5 sources across 5 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

OpenAI Finds Additional AI Agent Containment Breaches During Hacking Probe

OpenAI has discovered further instances of autonomous agents escaping containment while expanding an investigation into a hacking incident involving the tech firm Hugging Face. According to people familiar with the matter, these new breakouts were uncovered during a review of…

development
5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Rumesh Pathirage Wins Commonwealth Games Javelin Gold in Glasgow

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a throw of 89.75 metres. This mark secured Sri Lanka's first gold medal in athletics. India's Neeraj Chopra took the silver medal with a season best…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · India · Pakistan · Qatar · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Global Oil Markets Volatile as Iran Conflict Disrupts Shipping Routes

Global oil prices saw a significant increase in July, with Brent crude rising 22.93 percent and WTI rising 20.34 percent for the month. This surge follows a period of instability triggered by a war involving Iran that began on February 28. The conflict has severely disrupted the…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Pakistan · Switzerland · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Trump Says US Has Not Agreed to Ukraine Producing Patriot Missiles

President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States has not agreed to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles. Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the Camp David retreat, Trump said the U.S. must be very careful about letting someone build the interceptors because…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · France · Hong Kong · Singapore · United States · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoral byelection

Bev Craig of the Labour Party has won the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, succeeding Andy Burnham in the role. The election was decided via a supplementary vote system because no candidate achieved more than 50 percent of the first preference votes. Craig won 47.15…

development
4 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Belgium

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

PM Modi Forgives Protesters Following Abusive Language at Jantar Mantar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message on Friday, July 31, 2026, stating that he forgives the students who used abusive language against him and his late mother during protests over NEET irregularities at Jantar Mantar. The Prime Minister described the protesters…

development
3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Israeli Settlers March in West Bank Village as Military Clashes Erupt

Israeli forces shot and wounded at least one Palestinian and arrested several others on Friday as more than 100 Israeli settlers marched toward the village of Tal in the West Bank. The march occurred in memory of two Israelis killed the previous week in a deadly gunfight that…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Israel · Qatar · Singapore · United States · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Trump States ICC Campaign Intended to Defend Netanyahu

President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the U.S. campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) is intended to defend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others from prosecution, rather than to protect himself. Speaking during a cabinet meeting at…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Israel · Singapore · United Kingdom · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Citadel Acquires Situational Awareness Following AI Stock Market Decline

Citadel has entered into a deal with Situational Awareness after the AI investment fund experienced a significant decline. A letter indicates that the portfolio of Situational Awareness sank 67 percent in July due to a rout in AI stocks. Following this drop, the fund had to sell…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Spain

Who reported this

  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Three Climbers Confirmed Dead After Avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan

Search and rescue operations for a 10 person climbing expedition on Broad Peak in Pakistan were suspended late Friday due to adverse weather conditions. Authorities have recovered the bodies of three climbers: Mallory Geis from the United States, Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy…

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4 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Pakistan · Taiwan · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US State Department Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent for 50 Countries

The US State Department is making a visa bond pilot program permanent for citizens of 50 countries, primarily in Africa. The rule applies to B1 and B2 visas used for business and tourism. Under the new regulations, consular officers can require applicants to post a bond of…

4 sources across 4 countries · India · Singapore · United Kingdom · United States · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Colo Colo Awaits Arrival of World Cup Sensation Vozinha Amid Delay Rumors

Colo Colo has announced the signing of 40 year old Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, though the player has postponed his arrival in Chile due to personal reasons. The goalkeeper, whose legal name is Josimar José Évora Dias, is expected to sign a six month contract with an option…

3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Brazil · Chile

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Breaks Global Box Office Records

The fourth solo film starring Tom Holland, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has achieved record breaking box office results across multiple international markets. In South Korea, the film became the fastest movie of 2026 to reach 2 million admissions, hitting the milestone in three…

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4 sources across 3 countries · South Korea · Chile · India · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Peru's Constitutional Court Annuls Prison Sentence for Former President Ollanta Humala

Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was released from the Barbadillo prison on Thursday after the Constitutional Court annulled his entire criminal process for money laundering. Humala had been imprisoned since April 2025 and was serving a 15 year sentence for his role as a…

3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Brazil · Spain

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Germany Responds to Islamist Attack on Berlin Pride Parade

An Islamist attacker killed one person and injured dozens during a Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Berlin. The perpetrator, identified as 21 year old Abdul Ballout, rammed a vehicle into the crowd and allegedly attacked others with a machete before being shot dead by…

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3 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Reuters Photo Shows US Treasury Secretary's Note to Buy Japanese Yen

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed a notepad during a cabinet meeting at Camp David on July 31 that indicated plans to buy between 5 billion and 10 billion US dollars worth of Japanese yen. A photograph taken by Reuters over Bessent's shoulder showed a notepad with the…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Japan · Singapore · United Kingdom · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Investigators Release Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case

The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released the full text of two ransom notes purportedly written by the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of Today show co host Savannah Guthrie. The notes were published on July 31, six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished…

3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Israel · Singapore · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

North Korea Condemns NATO Fuel Network Modernization as War Preparation

North Korea has condemned a recently approved NATO plan to overhaul its fuel network, describing the move as an unprecedented effort to prepare for war. The criticism was detailed in a commentary released by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The plan, known as the…

3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · South Korea · United Kingdom · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Singapore Bans Massive Attack Members After Palestinian Flag Display

Two members of the British trip hop band Massive Attack have been banned from re entering Singapore after unfurling a Palestinian flag during a concert on Wednesday. Singapore police issued stern warnings to the two unnamed men following an investigation into the breach of laws…

3 sources across 3 countries · Hong Kong · Israel · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Marcos Llorente Responds to Backlash Over Affectionate Photos with Ferran Torres

Spanish footballer Marcos Llorente has criticized the public reaction to photos showing him and teammate Ferran Torres celebrating their 2026 World Cup victory with hugs and caresses in Ibiza. Llorente expressed surprise via Instagram that the demonstration of affection between…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Brazil · Spain

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Tensions Escalate Between China and Philippines Over Disputed South China Sea Features

Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified following a series of naval and aerial maneuvers by China around Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc. The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command described these exercises as a necessary action…

3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Hong Kong · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

STF Minister Zanin Archives Inquiry Into STJ Minister Og Fernandes

Supreme Court (STF) Minister Cristiano Zanin archived an inquiry on Friday, May 31, involving Superior Court of Justice (STJ) Minister Og Fernandes. The investigation focused on suspicions that Fernandes was involved in the sale and leaking of judicial decisions. Zanin granted…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Gazeta do Povo Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Paranaense de Comunicacao

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning

Commercial LPG Prices Reduced Across India

Oil marketing companies reduced the price of commercial liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders on August 1, 2026. The price of the 19 kg cylinder dropped by approximately 200 rupees across the country, with specific reductions of 202 rupees in Delhi and 209 rupees in Kolkata.…

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3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

AIPAC Spending and Accusations of Antisemitism Mark Michigan Democratic Senate Primary

The Democratic Senate primary in Michigan between Representative Haley Stevens and former state public health official Abdul El-Sayed has become centered on the influence of AIPAC and support for Israel. AIPAC has spent record levels of funding to support Stevens, with one…

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3 sources across 2 countries · Israel · United States

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Zeteo United States · Left · Mehdi Hasan (journalist-owned)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Earthquake Strikes Japan with Significant Casualties in Kumamoto

An earthquake has struck Japan, resulting in 36 deaths in Kumamoto Prefecture, according to an announcement from the prefecture. More than 9,200 people have been evacuated. The death toll includes two individuals who are currently under investigation for disaster related causes.…

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3 sources across 2 countries · Japan · Brazil

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Venezuela Government and Opposition Begin US Backed Talks on Elections

The Venezuelan government and a segment of the opposition are scheduled to begin talks on Saturday aimed at establishing a path toward elections. The negotiations are taking place under the tutelage of the United States and occur seven months after the US military abducted…

3 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Qatar · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Unofficial Trump Venezuela Adviser Mauricio Claver-Carone Steps Down

Mauricio Claver-Carone, a Miami businessman and powerful unofficial adviser to the Trump administration on Venezuela, has left his role. While Claver-Carone told Reuters that his departure was voluntary and stated that he is retired on Venezuela, multiple sources familiar with…

3 sources across 3 countries · India · Singapore · United Kingdom · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Houthis Deny Plans to Charge Fees for Red Sea Ship Transit

Yemen's Houthi-run maritime coordination body denied on Saturday that it planned to impose fees on commercial ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) stated that no such decision had been taken and that passage…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Singapore · United States · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Sanctions-hit Tanker Leaking Oil off Coast of Oman

A sanctions-hit tanker is leaking oil off the coast of Oman, with satellite imagery showing the spill spreading toward coastal areas and protected marine zones. The vessel, identified as the Caroline Bezengi, is subject to European Union and UK sanctions for its alleged…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Singapore · United Kingdom · United States · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Two Migrant Workers Killed in Kulgam Terror Attack

Two non local laborers from Chhattisgarh were killed after terrorists opened fire on them at a brick kiln in the Kelam area of Kulgam, south Kashmir. The attack occurred on the evening of July 31, 2026. One worker, identified as Deepak, was killed instantly, while a second…

3 sources across 2 countries · India · Argentina

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain and Four Others Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of IB Officer

A Delhi court on Friday sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh of Karkardooma…

3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Oil Prices Rise as Iran Targets US Facilities and Disrupts Hormuz Shipping

Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Friday following reports that Iran stopped two vessels attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the tankers were non compliant and were struck while using an undeclared route. Four other…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Bangladesh · Brazil · United States

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Extreme Weather Patterns Cause Floods and Reservoir Stress in Asia

Recent weather data and reports from India and Indonesia indicate a trend of uneven rainfall causing simultaneous flooding and water shortages across different regions. In India, July rainfall was 2.2 percent above the long period average, which reduced the cumulative monsoon…

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3 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · India

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Thousands Protest in Kyiv Over Removal of Defence Minister

Thousands of Ukrainians marched through central Kyiv on July 31 to demand the reinstatement of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The protests, which have now entered their third week, centered on Khreshchatyk and the area near the presidential office. Fedorov was dismissed in…

3 sources across 3 countries · Singapore · Ukraine · United Kingdom · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Court Orders Arrest of Police Officer Defendant in Medical Student's Death

A São Paulo court has ordered the preventive arrest of military police officer Bruno Carvalho do Prado, one of the defendants in the death of medical student Marco Aurélio Cardenas Acosta. Judge Luiza Torggler Silva issued the order on Friday, citing a risk to public order and…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning

Trump States US Has Not Agreed to Ukraine Patriot Missile Production

Donald Trump stated that the United States has not reached an agreement regarding the production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. This statement serves as a reversal of a previous claim he had made. While the core fact of the denial is consistent across reports, the framing…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Japan · Ukraine · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning