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Nicaragua Accuses Germany of Violating Genocide Convention at International Court of Justice

Nicaragua told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday that Germany has committed multiple violations of international law by providing support, specifically arms shipments, to Israel during the conflict in Gaza. Ambassador Carlos Jose Arguello Gomez argued that…

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4 sources across 4 countries · Hong Kong · Qatar · South Africa · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

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  • Centre
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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

Germany Requests ICJ Dismiss Case Over Arms Supplies to Israel

Germany requested on Monday that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua. The lawsuit accuses Germany of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by providing arms and military support to Israel for its offensive in Gaza. Germany argues that…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Israel

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg

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

Germany Urges UN Court to Dismiss Nicaragua's Genocide Facilitation Case

Germany asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua which accuses Berlin of facilitating genocide in Gaza through its military support of Israel. Representing Germany, Julia Monar argued that the court lacks jurisdiction to…

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6 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • 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

Nicaragua Approves Constitutional Reform Banning Opposition from Elections

The National Assembly of Nicaragua approved a constitutional reform on Tuesday that prohibits opposition parties from participating in elections and extends the presidential term from six to seven years. The measure was passed in a first vote and is expected to be ratified in a…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • 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

Nicaraguan Congress Approves Reform Excluding Opposition from Elections

The National Assembly of Nicaragua approved a constitutional reform on Tuesday that prohibits opposition parties from participating in elections and extends the presidential term from six to seven years. The measure, promoted by President Daniel Ortega and Copresident Rosario…

5 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Chile · France · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • 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

ICE Arrests Father of US Sailor Deployed in Middle East

Luis Manuel Aviles, a 48 year old Nicaraguan national, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Key West, Florida. Aviles has lived in the United States for 19 years and was detained while leaving his home to take his car to a mechanic. His son, Joshua…

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3 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Argentina

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier 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

Daniel Ortega Announces End of Elections in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega has announced that elections will no longer be held in Nicaragua to prevent opposition groups from taking power. This declaration prompted reactions from the European Union and governments including Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and the Dominican…

3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Chile · Japan

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • CIPER Chile Chile · Centre-left · Non-profit, membership funded
  • 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