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Two South Koreans Kidnapped in Haiti Released Safely

Two South Korean employees of a local company who were kidnapped by a gang in Haiti have been released safely, according to the South Korean Foreign Ministry on Wednesday. The individuals were abducted in the capital city of Port-au-Prince on July 31 while on their way to work.…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

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)

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· evening


Hundreds Attend Funeral for Victims of Brutal Gang Attack in Haiti

Hundreds of people gathered at a church in the farming community of Kenscoff on Sunday for the funeral of four victims of a gang attack that killed at least 47 people. The deceased included a mother, father, and son, as well as a 70 year old man whose body had been set on fire.…

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2 sources across 2 countries · South Korea · United States

Who reported this

  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • 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


UN Reports Nearly 200,000 Forced Deportations to Haiti Amid Escalating Gang Violence

Nearly 200,000 people were forcibly deported to Haiti during the first eight months of 2026, according to United Nations officials speaking at an emergency Security Council meeting on Friday. This figure represents an increase of at least 20,000 people compared to the same…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Germany · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • 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.

· morning


Haiti Police Face Scrutiny After Gang Attack Kills 47 in Kenscoff

A gang attack in the hillside community of Kenscoff left 47 people dead and more than 50 kidnapped last weekend. The incident has sparked criticism of the Haitian National Police for failing to prevent the massacre. During a news conference on Thursday, police spokesperson Garry…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
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  • 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


At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital

At least 47 people, including five children, were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked the community of Kenscoff on the outskirts of Port au Prince on Sunday. The United Nations confirmed the casualties on Tuesday, noting that the incident is one of…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Spain · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
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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.

· morning


At Least 40 Dead in Gang Attack Near Haitian Capital

At least 40 people were killed during a gang attack in Kenscoff, a commune in the highlands near Port au Prince, Haiti. The attack occurred on the night of Sunday to Monday. While some reports state at least 40 deaths, UN representatives provided a provisional toll of more than…

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2 sources across 2 countries · France · Germany

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

  • Left
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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.

· evening

Gang Attack in Kenscoff Leaves Dozens Dead Near Haiti's Capital

A gang attack on the hillside town of Kenscoff near Port au Prince left between 30 and 47 people dead on Sunday night. The United Nations reported at least 47 fatalities and 22 injuries, while the mayor of Kenscoff, Massillon Jean, stated that around 40 bodies were counted. A…

9 sources across 8 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • 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.

· morning