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South Africa Defeats New Zealand to Win Greatest Rivalry Series

South Africa won a four Test series against New Zealand, winning the series 3 to 1. The final match of the series took place in Baltimore, Maryland. This event was part of an effort by rugby stewards to grow the sport within the United States market. South Africa currently holds…

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2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United States

Who reported this

  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

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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


South Africa Clinches Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series with Victory in Baltimore

South Africa won the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 after defeating New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore. The match took place before a US record crowd of more than 68,000 people, many of whom were expatriate South Africans. The Springboks scored six tries to New…

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2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

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.

· evening

South Africa Clinches Series Victory Over New Zealand in Baltimore

South Africa won the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 after defeating New Zealand 43-28 in the fourth and final Test match in Baltimore, Maryland. The match took place at the M&T Bank Stadium, the home of the Baltimore Ravens, in front of a crowd estimated between 68,173 and…

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5 sources across 3 countries · South Africa · United Kingdom · Argentina

Who reported this

  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • 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

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


Qantas Flight Diverted to Christchurch After Engine Fire

A Qantas Airways flight traveling from Queenstown, New Zealand, to Sydney, Australia, was diverted to Christchurch on Saturday afternoon after one of the aircraft's engines caught fire. Passengers on flight QF122 reported hearing a bang and seeing flames issuing from the left…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • 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

South Africa Takes Series Lead Over New Zealand with Third Test Victory

South Africa defeated New Zealand 29-17 in the third Test match at FNB Stadium, taking a 2-1 lead in the series. Both teams scored four tries during the contest. The Springboks secured the win through a dominant scrum and strong performances from players including Siya Kolisi,…

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3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · South Africa

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Telegraph United Kingdom · Centre-right · RedBird Capital Partners
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded

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


Springboks and All Blacks Prepare for Third Test in Soweto

South Africa and New Zealand will face each other in the third test of their rugby union series on Saturday at FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City, in Soweto. The series is currently level at 1-1. A final match is scheduled for September 12 in Baltimore, United States. South…

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2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • 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


New Zealand Authorizes MDMA for Treatment of Severe PTSD

New Zealand's drug regulatory agency, Medsafe, has authorized two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical grade MDMA to treat patients with severe post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This decision makes New Zealand the second country in the world to allow the medical use of…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

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

Springboks and All Blacks Set for Decisive Third Test in Johannesburg

The Springboks and All Blacks will face off in a decisive third Test match this Saturday at Soccer City in Johannesburg. The series, titled Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, is currently tied at 1-1 after the first two matches. Approximately 87,500 spectators are expected to attend the…

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2 sources · South Africa

Who reported this

  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-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.

Every source for this story reports from South Africa.

· morning

Springboks and All Blacks Clash Over Scrum Tactics Ahead of Third Test

The Springboks and All Blacks have entered a war of words regarding scrummaging tactics following a 33-26 victory for South Africa in Cape Town, which leveled the four-match series at 1-1. All Blacks coach Dave Rennie alleged that the South African pack was walking around the…

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2 sources · South Africa

Who reported this

  • Mail & Guardian South Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
  • 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.

Every source for this story reports from South Africa.

· morning

New Zealand Authorizes MDMA for Severe PTSD Treatment

New Zealand's pharmaceutical regulatory body, Medsafe, has granted two psychiatrists authorization to prescribe pharmaceutical grade MDMA to individuals with severe post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This decision makes New Zealand the second country globally to approve the…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • 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


South Africa ties Test series against New Zealand 1-1

South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in the second Test match to tie the series 1-1. The Springboks relied on seven successful goal-kicking attempts from Cheslin Kolbe to secure the win, despite New Zealand scoring more tries with a 4-3 advantage. The result follows a first…

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2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • 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


Springboks Level Series Against All Blacks with Victory in Cape Town

The Springboks leveled the series against the All Blacks with a victory at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. This win follows a 33 to 16 loss in the first Test at Ellis Park. South Africa took an early lead within the first two minutes and held a 10 point advantage at halftime. Cheslin…

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3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · South Africa

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Telegraph United Kingdom · Centre-right · RedBird Capital Partners
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded

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


All Blacks Seek Historic Second Victory Over Springboks in South Africa

The New Zealand All Blacks will face the South African Springboks in the second Test of their series this Saturday at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. New Zealand enters the match following a 33 to 16 victory in the first Test. If the All Blacks win this second encounter, they will…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Japan · South Africa

Who reported this

  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded

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


New Zealand Introduces Bill to Restrict Social Media Access for Under 16s

The New Zealand government has introduced the Online Safety (Minimum Age and Child Safety Risk Assessment) Bill, which seeks to prevent children under 16 from holding accounts on certain online platforms. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that the measure is necessary to…

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3 sources across 2 countries · India · Bangladesh

Who reported this

  • MediaNama India · Centre · Mixed Bag Media Pvt Ltd
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld 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.

· morning


Springboks announce squad changes for second Test against All Blacks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad for the second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town, featuring the return of flyhalf Handre Pollard to the starting lineup. The team will see Pieter Steph du Toit earn his 100th Test cap and serve as captain, while prop Ox…

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2 sources · South Africa

Who reported this

  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-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.

Every source for this story reports from South Africa.

· evening

New Zealand Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

The New Zealand government has introduced the Online Safety Bill, which seeks to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that the measure is necessary because…

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6 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

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

Springboks Suffer 33-16 Defeat to All Blacks at Ellis Park

The Springboks lost 33-16 to the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday, ending a 12-match winning streak. Coach Rassie Erasmus acknowledged that the South African team was thoroughly beaten by the world number one side, citing a high volume of errors and clinical finishing by New…

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2 sources · South Africa

Who reported this

  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-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.

Every source for this story reports from South Africa.

· morning


All Blacks Defeat Springboks 33-16 to Open Four-Test Series

New Zealand's All Blacks defeated South Africa's Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park to take a 1-0 lead in a four-test series. The victory ended a 12-match winning streak for the Springboks. New Zealand scored five tries to South Africa's one. Will Jordan scored two tries for the All…

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6 sources across 3 countries · United Kingdom · South Africa · Japan

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • The Telegraph United Kingdom · Centre-right · RedBird Capital Partners
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

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


South Africa and New Zealand Set for Rugby Test Series

The South African national rugby team, the Springboks, will face New Zealand's All Blacks in a series of matches starting with a first test in Johannesburg at Ellis Park. Two additional matches will take place in South Africa before the teams meet for a final confrontation in…

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2 sources across 2 countries · France · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • 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


Springboks and All Blacks Name Lineups for First Test at Ellis Park

The Springboks and All Blacks have revealed their lineups for the first Test of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, scheduled for Saturday at 5:10pm at Ellis Park. Springbok centre Damian de Allende will earn his 100th Test cap in the match. Coach Rassie Erasmus named…

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2 sources · South Africa

Who reported this

  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-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.

Every source for this story reports from South Africa.

· evening


All Blacks Defeat Bulls 50 to 19 Ahead of Springbok Series

The All Blacks defeated the Bulls 50 to 19 at Loftus Versfeld in a performance that served as a warning to the Springboks before their upcoming Test series. New Zealand dominated much of the match, scoring eight tries in total. Josh Moorby, Codie Taylor, and Leroy Carter each…

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2 sources · South Africa

Who reported this

  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-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.

Every source for this story reports from South Africa.

· morning


China Rejects New Zealand Intelligence Report Alleging Large Scale Espionage

China's embassy in Wellington has condemned claims made by New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service that Beijing is conducting espionage against the country at scale. The spy agency's annual report identified China as the only country conducting such activities at that scale…

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2 sources · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba 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.

Every source for this story reports from Hong Kong.

· evening

New Zealand Breaks with Oceania Confederation Over FIFA President Infantino

New Zealand has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, contradicting the position of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). The move follows a controversy regarding Infantino's aborted plan to sell a 20 percent stake in the commercial…

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

Who reported this

  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • 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


New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Survives Second Leadership Challenge

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a confidence vote from his ruling National Party caucus on Wednesday, securing his position as leader less than three months before the general election on November 7. Luxon called an emergency meeting in Wellington on…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Philippines · South Korea · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • 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


Pacific Diplomats Fail to Reach Consensus on China Missile Test

Pacific Island nations meeting in Suva, Fiji, failed to reach a consensus on a joint statement condemning a recent nuclear capable missile test conducted by China. New Zealand and Tuvalu pushed for a formal condemnation, with Tuvalu stating that the missile landed very close to…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Philippines · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

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


New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Supports Referendum on Electoral System

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has stated that he supports a referendum on the country's mixed member proportional voting system. Luxon indicated that this would occur if he is re-elected at the end of the year.

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

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


China Protests New Zealand Foreign Minister's Comments to Chinese Born Lawmaker

China has lodged a formal protest against New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters after he told a lawmaker born in China to go back to your own country. The exchange occurred during a Wednesday debate regarding the response to the Covid pandemic. When Green Party member…

7 sources across 6 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • 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
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

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