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Trump Lifts 10 Percent Tariff on Irish Whiskey

President Donald Trump announced the removal of a 10 percent tariff on Irish whiskey during the conclusion of his visit to Ireland. Speaking before a crowd of golf fans at a family owned golf course, Trump stated that he was lifting the tariff because people had been bugging him…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · United States

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • 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

Donald Trump Expresses Support for Unified Ireland During Visit

US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he would love to see a unified Ireland, referring to the reunification of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Speaking to reporters in Dublin during a two day visit, Trump said that reunification is going to happen…

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5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • 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

Trump Announces Removal of U.S. Tariffs on Irish Whiskey

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will remove tariffs on Irish whiskey. The announcement took place during the closing ceremony of the Irish Open, which was hosted at Trump's family owned golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland. Trump stated that he…

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6 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-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


Donald Trump Calls for Irish Reunification During Visit to Ireland

U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a two day visit to Ireland that he would love to see a unified Ireland. Speaking after a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin, Trump described the reunification of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as a…

development
5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast
  • 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.

· evening

Trump Sparks Controversy with Comments on Irish Unification During Visit

US President Donald Trump stated during a visit to Ireland that he would love to see a unified Ireland, describing the prospect as a fantastic thing. Speaking in Dublin following a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, Trump suggested that reunification of the…

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9 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • MS NOW United States · Left · Versant (spun off from NBCUniversal)
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

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


Trump Predicts End of War with Iran During Visit to Ireland

President Donald Trump stated while visiting Ireland that the war against Iran will end very soon. Speaking to journalists in Dublin, Trump suggested the conflict would likely conclude after the Midterm elections. He added that oil prices will plummet once the war ends. Trump…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Italy · Norway

Who reported this

  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust 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

Trump Expresses Support for United Ireland During Visit to Dublin

U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a visit to Dublin on Saturday that he would love to see a united Ireland. Speaking alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Trump described the prospect of unification as a fantastic thing and predicted that it would happen…

22 sources across 14 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment 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.

· evening

President Trump Arrives in Ireland for Diplomatic Meetings and Irish Open

US President Donald Trump is arriving in Ireland on Saturday for a two day visit that includes official meetings in Dublin and a trip to his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. The visit is being supported by one of the largest security operations in the history of the Irish…

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5 sources across 4 countries · United Kingdom · Argentina · Hong Kong · United States

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba 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


Sophia Dunkley century leads England to 3-0 series sweep over Ireland

England secured a 3-0 series victory over Ireland with a 114-run win in the third one-day international at Worcester. Sophia Dunkley scored 119 runs from 119 balls to lead England to a total of 291, although the team suffered a late batting collapse by losing their final six…

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2 sources · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

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


Katie Taylor Retires as Undisputed Champion After Victory at Croke Park

Katie Taylor ended her professional boxing career on Saturday with a unanimous decision victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin. The 40 year old fighter became a three time undisputed world champion by adding the vacant WBC belt to her WBA, WBO, and IBF light…

3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · South Korea

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • 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


Ryanair Warns of Potential Fare Hikes Amid High Oil Prices

Ryanair has warned that short haul air fares in Europe could increase materially next year if oil prices remain high. The Irish budget carrier stated that some competitors with less fuel hedging may struggle to maintain capacity or could even go bankrupt during the coming winter…

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3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Hungary

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • 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.

· evening

England achieve record ODI run chase in victory over Ireland

England women secured a six wicket victory over Ireland in the first one day international at the Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicester, completing a record run chase of 282. Maia Bouchier led the effort with a century, scoring 104 off 95 balls, while Sophia Dunkley contributed…

2 sources · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

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


Met Office and Partners Release Storm Names for 2026-2027 Season

The UK Met Office, Ireland's Met Éireann, and the Netherlands' KNMI have released the official list of storm names for the 2026-2027 season. The first three storms will be named Austen, Boelo, and Chloe. These names were selected from more than 40,000 public submissions to…

4 sources · United Kingdom

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
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast

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.

· evening


UK Government Demands Removal of Dangerous Driving Videos Following Fatal Accidents

The British government has requested that social media companies remove videos that glorify dangerous driving after a series of fatal accidents in the United Kingdom and Ireland. These incidents are linked to a viral trend where groups, primarily composed of young men, film…

single-lean coverage
2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias 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.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening


Ireland Joins Other EU Nations in Returning Asylum Seekers to Italy

Ireland has announced its intention to return asylum seekers to Italy, citing the principle that the first European Union country of entry is responsible for processing asylum applications. Ireland is the seventh state to adopt this policy, following Germany, Switzerland,…

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2 sources · Italy

Who reported this

  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

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 Italy.

· evening


Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Purchase 19th Century Irish Castle

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased Strancally Castle, a neo Gothic residence located in County Waterford in the south of Ireland. The property includes a estate of approximately 178 hectares, or 440 acres, situated along the banks of the river…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Spain

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • 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


Mark Zuckerberg Purchases Historic Strancally Castle Estate in Ireland

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased Strancally Castle, a 19th century estate located in County Waterford in the southeast of Ireland. A spokesperson stated that the family intends to use the historic home as a base during visits to Ireland,…

3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Germany

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • 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.

· morning


Five Teenagers Killed in Wrong Way Motorway Crash in Ireland

Five teenage boys died and four people were seriously injured following a head on collision on the M9 motorway in County Kildare, Ireland. The crash occurred around 03:00 local time on Sunday between junction 3 and junction 4 at Moone. One of the vehicles was traveling the wrong…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

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

Five teenagers killed in head-on motorway collision in Ireland

Five teenage boys died and four other people were seriously injured in a head-on collision on the M9 motorway in the Republic of Ireland. The crash occurred at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday near Athy at junction 3. Emergency services reported that a vehicle was traveling…

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

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • 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.

· morning


Secondhand Booksellers Suspect AI Firms Behind Unusual Bulk Orders

Independent secondhand booksellers in the UK, Ireland, US, and Australia are reporting a surge in mysterious bulk orders of random books. Sellers such as Stuart Manley of Barter Books and Jim Shaughnessy of MW Books describe these purchases as lacking a clear theme, ranging from…

development
2 sources · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

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.

· evening


Electrical Cable Route Diverted to Protect Fictional Grave of Dobby

The route of an electrical cable intended to connect the electrical grids of the United Kingdom and Ireland has been changed after Harry Potter fans protested to protect the fictional grave of the house elf Dobby. The project director stated that the decision to divert the cable…

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


Harry Potter Fans Force Rerouting of UK Ireland Power Cable to Save Dobby Memorial

The Greenlink Interconnector, a power cable project connecting the electricity grids of Great Britain and Ireland, was rerouted to avoid destroying a fan made memorial for the Harry Potter character Dobby. The cable, which costs approximately 430 million pounds, was originally…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • 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

Harry Potter Fans Prompt Relocation of Multimillion Dollar Submarine Cable

A multimillion dollar power cable connecting the United Kingdom and Ireland was relocated after Harry Potter fans complained that the route would desecrate the fictional grave of Dobby the house elf. The Greenlink interconnector, valued at 430 million pounds, was originally…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times 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


Swiss Flight Makes Unscheduled Landing in Dublin Due to Power Bank Smoke

A Swiss aircraft flying from Zurich to Boston made an unscheduled landing in Dublin in the early morning hours after a power bank caused smoke on board. The flight, designated LX 52, carried 206 passengers who were later placed in hotels while the airline arranged for their…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • 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

Suspected Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Extradited to Ireland from Dubai

Daniel Kinahan, a suspected leader of a major international criminal organization, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates to Ireland. Kinahan, 49, appeared before a special non-jury court in Dublin where he was charged with directing the activities of a criminal…

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3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Germany

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • 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

Undersea Power Cable Rerouted to Protect Fictional Harry Potter Grave

A 430 million pound undersea power cable connecting the United Kingdom and Ireland was redesigned to avoid the fictional burial site of Dobby the house elf from the Harry Potter film series. The Greenlink interconnector, which spans approximately 125 miles between County Wexford…

5 sources across 4 countries · United Kingdom · Germany · Hungary · United States

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • 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.

· evening

Alleged Irish Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Extradited from Dubai and Charged

Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, was extradited from the United Arab Emirates to Ireland on Sunday, August 9, where he was charged with directing a criminal organization. Kinahan, 49, was flown by an Irish government jet to a military base…

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

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

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


Alleged Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Extradited from Dubai to Ireland

The United Arab Emirates has extradited suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan to the Republic of Ireland. Kinahan, 49, was transported from Dubai on an Irish government jet on Sunday to face charges of directing a criminal organization. Upon arrival in Dublin, he is expected to be…

8 sources across 4 countries · United Kingdom · Norway · South Africa · United States

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
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment 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.

· evening


Ireland's New State Jet Lacks Israeli Navigation System Due to Political Decision

The Irish government has opted not to include a low visibility navigation system from the Israeli defense firm Elbit on its new Falcon 6X state jet. The system is designed to assist with landings during difficult weather conditions such as fog or rain. Reports indicate that…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Israel

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)

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


Oscar-Winning Irish Musician Glen Hansard Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Irish singer and actor Glen Hansard has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle accident in Dublin early Wednesday morning. According to ATC Management, the agency representing him, Hansard passed away in the early hours of the day. Irish police confirmed that a man in his…

4 sources across 4 countries · France · Italy · Philippines · Spain

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • 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