Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot summoned U.S. Ambassador Bill White on Monday to warn that further public attacks on Belgian government officials could lead to an unnecessary escalation in bilateral relations. The diplomatic tension follows a social media post by White…
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3 sources across 3 countries
· Argentina · Belgium · Germany
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InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
Politico EuropeBelgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
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Brussels prosecutors are sounding the alarm over a surge in firearm violence in the Belgian capital. Prosecutor Julien Moinil stated on Friday that anyone can be hit by a bullet. Recent incidents include multiple attacks using automatic weapons, including one targeting a police…
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2 sources
· Germany
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Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
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Ghent University has permitted Nathan Cofnas, a US academic who accused the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, to resume selected academic duties. The Belgian institution announced on Friday that Cofnas may return to work while a disciplinary inquiry continues,…
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2 sources
· United Kingdom
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The IndependentUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
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Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has summoned U.S. Ambassador Bill White following a social media post in which the ambassador mocked Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke. On Instagram, White posted an AI generated image of Vandenbroucke on a cigar box with the…
2 sources across 2 countries
· Argentina · Belgium
Who reported this
ClarinArgentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
Politico EuropeBelgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
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Centre-left
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Brussels top prosecutor Julien Moinil has warned that the Belgian capital is facing a dangerous wave of drug related violence and has criticized the lack of resources provided to combat it. Speaking on Friday, Moinil stated that his requests for more help have not been taken…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Belgium · Spain
Who reported this
Politico EuropeBelgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
El PaisSpain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
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Brussels is experiencing a surge in gun violence linked to organized drug crime, including seven shootings within a five day period. In a significant escalation, masked attackers on a scooter used a Kalashnikov rifle to fire twelve rounds at a police station entrance. No…
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Belgian prosecutors are investigating a case of negligent arson following a massive fire in the High Fens nature reserve. Initial findings suggest that the use of agricultural equipment may have caused the blaze, though authorities stated that a final cause has not yet been…
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2 sources
· Germany
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Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
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A wave of gun violence has rattled the Brussels municipality of Saint Gilles, where shootings occurred for three consecutive days. On Monday night, a gunman using an automatic weapon, identified as a Kalashnikov, opened fire near the Bruxelles Midi train station. This incident…
2 sources across 2 countries
· Argentina · Belgium
Who reported this
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
Politico EuropeBelgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
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Centre
Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Wildfires across Europe have exposed and detonated buried bombs and mines from the First and Second World Wars. These munitions have created lethal threats for firefighting crews in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. In the Belgian province of Liege, Governor Hérve…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Italy · United States
Who reported this
Corriere della SeraItaly · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
Associated PressUnited States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Ghent University has suspended American researcher Nathan Cofnas as a precautionary measure while it conducts a preliminary disciplinary investigation. Cofnas announced the suspension on X, stating that the university would almost certainly fire him. The university did not name…
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4 sources across 4 countries
· Germany · Qatar · South Africa · United States
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Mail & GuardianSouth Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
Wall Street JournalUnited States · Centre-right · News Corp (Murdoch family trust)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Ghent University has suspended Nathan Cofnas, a postdoctoral researcher in the department of philosophy and moral sciences. The suspension follows Cofnas's role in spearheading plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday, a former black professor at Cambridge University. Arday…
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3 sources across 3 countries
· Brazil · Netherlands · Nigeria
Who reported this
UOLBrazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
NRCNetherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Authorities in Dendermonde, Belgium, are searching for the owner of a treasure valued at approximately 9 million euros. The hoard, which includes more than 40 gold bars, nuggets, and thousands of ancient coins, was discovered by construction workers installing drainage pipes in…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Colombia · Spain
Who reported this
El EspectadorColombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
El PaisSpain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Firefighters have brought the largest forest fire in Belgium since 1911 under control in the High Fens natural reserve. The blaze destroyed approximately 3,000 hectares of vegetation, including pine forests and peatlands, during a heatwave that saw temperatures reach 37 degrees…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Brazil · Germany
Who reported this
Folha de S.PauloBrazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Ghent University in Belgium has suspended Nathan Cofnas, a postdoctoral researcher who spearheaded plagiarism accusations against the late Professor Jason Arday. Cofnas announced on social media that he is under investigation for discriminating against Arday and expressed his…
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9 sources across 6 countries
Who reported this
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
The IndependentUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
BBC NewsUnited Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
G1Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
Le MondeFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
TelexHungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The bodies of two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared 34 years ago have been discovered on the Trift Glacier in the Swiss canton of Wallis. A hiker first spotted the remains on July 26 near the Italian border. Following a recovery operation, the remains were taken to the…
4 sources across 4 countries
· Germany · Hungary · Italy · Switzerland
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
TelexHungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
ANSAItaly · Centre · Publisher cooperative
Neue Zuercher ZeitungSwitzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
What the colours mean
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Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Authorities in Belgium and Germany have authorized residents of several villages to return to their homes after a historic fire in the High Fens nature reserve was surrounded. The fire has destroyed approximately 3,000 hectares of land. While the blaze is encircled, officials…
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3 sources across 2 countries
· Germany · France
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
Le MondeFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Belgian firefighters are making a decisive push on Tuesday to definitively encircle a massive wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve. The blaze has destroyed approximately 3,000 hectares of boggy peatlands and pine forests since Friday, marking the largest wildfire in Belgium…
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6 sources across 4 countries
· Germany · France · Indonesia · Pakistan
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
A massive wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve in Belgium has destroyed approximately 3,000 hectares of land and remains unpredictable. The blaze has moved toward the German border, with one report placing the fire line about 2.3 kilometers from the border and another…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Germany · South Korea
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
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Centre
Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The UK Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has granted Virgin track access to run high speed rail services between London St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel. The approval allows Virgin to operate up to 20 daily return services to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam from October 1, 2030,…
4 sources across 2 countries
· United Kingdom · Argentina
Who reported this
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
BBC NewsUnited Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
Financial TimesUnited Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
What the colours mean
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Centre
Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
A massive wildfire in the High Fens park on the Belgian German border has destroyed approximately 3,000 hectares of moor and forest area. Authorities describe the blaze as one of the largest in Belgium's modern history. While the fire is not yet fully contained, officials state…
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4 sources across 3 countries
· Germany · France · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Construction workers in the east Flemish town of Dendermonde discovered a stash of gold bars and coins estimated to be worth 9 million euros, or approximately 10.4 to 10.5 million US dollars, during renovation work last Tuesday. The gold was found bricked into cellar walls while…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries
· Taiwan · United States
Who reported this
Taipei TimesTaiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
CNNUnited States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Belgium is currently battling the largest wildfire in its modern history, with flames destroying approximately 3,000 hectares of the High Fens nature reserve. The blaze, which broke out on Friday in an area of pine forests and peatlands, has prompted international assistance and…
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12 sources across 10 countries
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
BBC NewsUnited Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
La NacionArgentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
La TerceraChile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
NRCNetherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
Taipei TimesTaiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
Bangkok PostThailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
Associated PressUnited States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Belgium is currently battling the largest wildfire in its modern history, with the blaze scorching between 2,700 and 3,000 hectares of the High Fens nature reserve. The fire broke out on Friday and spread rapidly across fragile peatlands and pine forests, doubling in size within…
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10 sources across 9 countries
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
Politico EuropeBelgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
TelexHungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
AftenpostenNorway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Belgium is currently battling the largest forest fire in its history, with flames destroying approximately 2,700 hectares in the High Fens nature reserve. The blaze began on Friday and has spread rapidly across pine forests and peatlands. In response, Belgian authorities have…
development
3 sources across 2 countries
· Germany · Brazil
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
G1Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The 2026 Field Hockey World Cup is taking place from August 15 to August 30 in Belgium and the Netherlands. The tournament features 16 national teams in both the men's and women's competitions. In the women's tournament, the Netherlands enters as the defending champion and the…
single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries
· Argentina · Chile
Who reported this
La NacionArgentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
La TerceraChile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Construction workers in the Belgian city of Dendermonde discovered a trove of gold estimated to be worth nine million euros. The find, which includes approximately 50 gold bars and numerous gold coins, was discovered during renovation work on a building. Specifically, workers…
4 sources across 3 countries
· Germany · Hungary · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
TelexHungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Severe heatwaves in France, Italy, and Belgium have exposed a crisis of overcrowding and aging infrastructure within European prisons. Reports indicate that high temperatures have led to increased tensions, including more fights among inmates and confrontations with staff. In…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Japan · Singapore
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
The Japan TimesJapan · Centre · News2u Holdings
The Straits TimesSingapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.