1 August 2026
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United Kingdom

Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoral byelection

Bev Craig of the Labour Party has won the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, succeeding Andy Burnham in the role. The election was decided via a supplementary vote system because no candidate achieved more than 50 percent of the first preference votes. Craig won 47.15…

development
4 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Belgium

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Chelsea Fined 10 Million Pounds by FA for Historical Rule Breaches

The English Football Association (FA) has fined Chelsea FC 10 million pounds, approximately 13.4 million dollars, after the club admitted to 74 breaches of FA Rule E1.2. The violations primarily concerned regulations regarding player agents, intermediaries, and third party…

4 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Germany · Norway · Qatar · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

UK Chancellor Sets First Budget Date Amid Major Devolution Plans

Chancellor John Healey announced that the first budget of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government will be held on October 28. Healey, who recently replaced Rachel Reeves as chancellor, stated that the budget will be built on fiscal discipline and will abide by fiscal rules to…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Belgium · India · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Boy George Withdraws from Jesus Christ Superstar Following Pro Israel Song

British singer Boy George has withdrawn from a West End production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium. He was scheduled to play the role of King Herod from August 3 to August 15. The decision follows a backlash over his recently released song, We Will…

5 sources across 4 countries · Israel · Germany · Hong Kong · United States

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Charged with Assaulting Prison Staff

Axel Rudakubana, the man convicted of killing three young girls in Southport, has been charged with multiple assaults on prison staff and possession of an offensive weapon. The Metropolitan Police stated that the charges relate to incidents occurring in 2025 at HMP Belmarsh.…

3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Singapore · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Global Fuel Prices Surge Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict

Global fuel prices have risen sharply following renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran. In the United Kingdom, the RAC reported that the average price of petrol reached a new conflict high of 160p per litre, while diesel rose to 179p per litre. Experts suggest…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · United Kingdom · Hong Kong · Hungary · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Announces Tax Sharing for English Mayors

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a devolution plan that will allow mayors in England to keep a share of the income tax and business rates generated within their regions. The policy aims to move political and economic power away from Westminster to incentivize regional…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · United Kingdom · Belgium · United States

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

BP to Sell UK North Sea Oil and Gas Assets

BP has launched a formal process to sell its UK North Sea oil and gas business, ending more than six decades of production in the region. Chief Executive Meg O'Neill stated that while the North Sea remains integral to the UK energy system, the business will be better positioned…

6 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Singapore · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

UK High Court Rules Approval for Chinese Mega Embassy in London Lawful

A British High Court has ruled that the approval for China to build a new mega embassy in central London was lawful, dismissing a legal challenge brought by local residents. The planned complex, located on the site of the former Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London, is…

7 sources across 5 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Major Wildfire Devastates Suffolk Nature Reserves Near Nuclear Plant

Emergency services have declared a major incident as a wildfire burns through Dunwich Heath and the Minsmere nature reserve on the Suffolk coast. The blaze has destroyed approximately 150 hectares of vegetation and forest, including protected sites home to rare bird species.…

development
3 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
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.

· morning

Joe Root returns as England Test captain

Joe Root has been named the England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes. The appointment comes after Stokes retired from international cricket in June. Root previously led the team in a record 64 matches between 2017 and 2022, winning 27 of those contests. He is set to lead…

2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Prince Harry and Co-Claimants Face Multi Million Pound Legal Bill After Lawsuit Loss

Prince Harry, Elton John, and five other high profile figures face a legal bill of 34.5 million pounds after losing their privacy lawsuits against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail. The London High Court heard that this sum far exceeds the claimants'…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Mitch Winehouse Ordered to Pay Damages to Late Daughter's Friends

A British judge has ordered Mitch Winehouse to pay nearly one million pounds in damages to two friends of his late daughter, Amy Winehouse. The payment is for Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay, former stylists and associates who were sued by Mitch Winehouse after they sold over…

3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Germany · Spain

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Andy Burnham's Popularity Rises as Nigel Farage's Approval Drops

Andy Burnham has seen a significant increase in popularity since becoming Prime Minister, while Nigel Farage's approval ratings have fallen to record lows. According to More in Common polling, Mr. Farage's approval rating has dropped to -32 per cent, which is a decline of…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Italy

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Mother and Boyfriend Jailed for Life for Murder of Two-Year-Old Daughter

Alexandra Walker and Harrison Simpson have been jailed for life for the murder of Walker's two-year-old daughter, Isabelle Welsh. The child suffered weeks of abuse, including 21 broken bones, before she collapsed at her home in Thornaby, Teesside, in September. Ms Justice Norton…

2 sources · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.

· evening

Greek Police Investigate Death of Scottish Woman Found in Suitcase

Greek police are investigating the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a 38 year old Scottish woman whose body was found inside a suitcase on July 18. The body was discovered in a derelict building in the Kypseli area of Athens. Investigators believe Ms. Ross died between five and…

2 sources · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.

· evening

Metropolitan Police Investigate Reform UK Donations Linked to George Cottrell

The Metropolitan Police are investigating donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell, the mother of party figure George Cottrell. The probe focuses on whether donors circumvented restrictions on political funding sources under Section 61 of the Political Parties, Elections…

3 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
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.

· evening

Bank of England Maintains Interest Rates Amid Middle East Conflict Concerns

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75 percent, with the Monetary Policy Committee voting 6 to 3 in favor of the decision. While rates have remained at this level since December, officials indicated that a rate increase later this year remains possible due to…

development
3 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
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.

· evening

England Appoints Joe Root as Test Captain and Stephen Fleming as Head Coach

England has appointed Joe Root as Test captain and former New Zealand batter Stephen Fleming as head coach. Root returns to the role following the retirement of Ben Stokes from international cricket last month. He previously captained England in a record number of matches…

2 sources across 2 countries · India · Qatar · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United as Matthias Jaissle Emerges as Successor

Eddie Howe has left his position as manager of Newcastle United with immediate effect. Multiple reports indicate that the 48 year old informed the club of his decision to take a break from managerial duties following discussions over the last 48 hours. While the club has not yet…

5 sources across 5 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Drought Declared Across Wales and Parts of England Amid Summer Heatwaves

Drought has been declared across the whole of Wales, with July on course to be the driest month in the country since records began nearly 190 years ago. Natural Resources Wales reported that the region received only eight percent of its long-term average rainfall for the month.…

development
2 sources · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.

· evening

England Records Nearly 3,000 Heatwave-Related Deaths in May and June

An estimated 2,877 excess deaths occurred in England during heatwaves in May and June, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This figure is nearly double the total of 1,504 recorded for the entire summer of 2025. Provisional data suggests that 2026 could see the…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · United Kingdom · Norway · Singapore · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Four Dead as Record Number of Migrants Cross English Channel in One Day

Four people have died while attempting to cross the English Channel, and a record 752 migrants made the crossing in a single day on Wednesday. According to official figures, between 12,000 and 12,500 people have crossed the channel so far in 2026, which is a decrease compared to…

2 sources across 2 countries · Norway · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Historic Wildfires Sweep Across Europe

Europe is facing a series of historic wildfires across multiple countries including France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre director, María Zuber, warned that all of Europe could be in flames if fires in Spain,…

development
23 sources across 13 countries · 1 state-linked

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
  • 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
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Half of England Officially Declared in Drought Amid Record Low Rainfall

Half of England has been officially declared to be in drought following record-low rainfall and high temperatures, according to the Environment Agency. The affected regions include East Anglia, Hertfordshire, London, Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Devon and…

3 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
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.

· evening

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Pledges Overhaul of UK Social Care System

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to overhaul England's adult social care system, fast-tracking a sector review and hosting cross-party talks to address what he describes as an "unfair" system. Speaking at a north London care home on July 29, Burnham announced that…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Belgium · Hong Kong · Singapore · United Kingdom · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Convenes Summit to Reform UK Social Care

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet with opposition party leaders on Wednesday to begin efforts to reform the United Kingdom's social care system. The summit, held at Downing Street, will include Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, with the goal of…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

French Naval Vessel Fires Shots During BBC Interview with British MP

A French naval patrol boat fired approximately 17 shots in the English Channel during a BBC interview with Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp. The incident occurred about three miles from the French coast, with the warship positioned roughly 300 meters from the fishing boat…

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

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Former Hong Kong Opposition Leader Wu Chi-wai Granted Six-Month Stay in UK

Wu Chi-wai, the former chairman of Hong Kong's once-largest pro-democracy party, has been granted permission to remain in the United Kingdom as a visitor for six months. The decision follows an initial period of immigration trouble where Wu was granted only seven days of…

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

Who reported this

  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Tate Brothers to Remain in Miami Jail Amid UK Extradition Battle

Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in a Miami jail for at least two more weeks as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom on charges including rape, assault, and human trafficking. The brothers, who hold dual U.S. and British citizenship, were arrested on July 18. A…

4 sources across 3 countries · United Kingdom · Hungary · United States

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Andy Burnham Begins Premiership with Policy Shifts and Cabinet Appointments

Andy Burnham has assumed office as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, initiating a series of policy changes and government appointments. In his first week, Burnham implemented several popular measures, including a nationwide cap on bus fares at two pounds and tax…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Belgium · Netherlands · Switzerland · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Meets President Zelensky to Affirm Support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the United Kingdom on Monday for talks with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Zelensky was the first international visitor since Burnham took office last week. The two leaders met at a naval base in Portsmouth, where they spoke with…

7 sources across 7 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Announces Welfare and Social Care Plans

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed he intends to make Britain's welfare support conditional on people taking work, including those receiving mental health support. He stated that the government must get serious about cutting the welfare bill. To increase youth…

3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Belgium

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one 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.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening