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Belgium Warns US Ambassador Against Further Public Attacks on Officials

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

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

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.

· evening


Brussels Prosecutors Warn of Escalating Gun Violence Linked to Drug Gangs

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

Who reported this

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

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.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· morning

Ghent University allows academic Nathan Cofnas to resume limited work during probe

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

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Reuters United 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.

Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.

· morning


Belgium Summons US Ambassador Over Social Media Post Mocking Health Minister

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

  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE

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.

· evening

Brussels Prosecutor Demands More Resources Amid Surge in Drug Violence

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 Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

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.

· evening


Wave of Shootings and Police Station Attack Spark Tension in Brussels

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…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Spain

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

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.

· morning


Belgian Authorities Investigate Agricultural Equipment as Possible Cause of High Fens Fire

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

Who reported this

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

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.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· evening


Series of Shootings Spark Security Concerns in Brussels

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

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE

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.

· morning


Wildfires in Europe Expose and Detonate World War I and II Munitions

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 Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Associated Press United 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.

· evening


University of Ghent Suspends Researcher Nathan Cofnas Following Jason Arday Controversy

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 Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Mail & Guardian South Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
  • Wall Street Journal United 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.

· morning


Ghent University suspends academic Nathan Cofnas following plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday

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

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Premium Times Nigeria · 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.

· evening

Belgium Investigates Origin of 9 Million Euro Treasure Found in Building Foundations

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 Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

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.

· morning

Authorities Control Largest Belgian Forest Fire in a Century

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.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned

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.

· morning

Ghent University Suspends Academic Who Accused Late Professor Jason Arday of Plagiarism

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 Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

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.

· morning


Bodies of Two Belgian Mountaineers Missing Since 1992 Found in Swiss Alps

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 Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

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.

· evening

Evacuations Lifted as Firefighters Surround Historic High Fens Fire

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 Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Le Monde France · 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.

· evening


Firefighters Push to Encircle Largest Belgian Wildfire in Over a Century

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 Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon 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.

· evening

Large Wildfire in Belgian High Fens Remains Unpredictable Near German Border

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

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

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.

· morning


Virgin Granted Track Access for Cross Channel Rail Services Starting 2030

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 Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad

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.

· evening

Belgium Battles Largest Modern Forest Fire as Rain Provides Relief

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 Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Guardian United 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.

· evening

Construction Workers Discover Gold Trove in Belgium

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…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Taiwan · United States

Who reported this

  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • CNN United 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.

· morning

Belgium Battles Record Wildfire as Flames Threaten German Border

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…

development
12 sources across 10 countries

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Associated Press United 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.

· morning


Belgium Battles Largest Wildfire on Record Near German Border

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…

development
10 sources across 9 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • 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
  • Reuters United 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.

· evening

Belgium Battles Largest Wildfire in History as Evacuations Expand

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 Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • G1 Brazil · 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.

· morning


2026 Field Hockey World Cup Begins in Belgium and Netherlands

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 Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · 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.

· evening

Construction Workers Discover Gold Worth Nine Million Euros in Belgium

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 Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Guardian United 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.

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Heatwaves Highlight Overcrowding Crisis in European Prisons

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 Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • 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
  • 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.

· evening