1 August 2026
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Union Leader Thorsten Frei Defends Abolition of Early Retirement Amid CDU Internal Conflict

Unions parliamentary group leader Thorsten Frei has defended the proposed abolition of the pension at 63, which allows for early retirement without deductions after 45 years of contributions. Speaking to the Bild newspaper, Frei described the recommendation from the pension…

development
3 sources · Germany

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

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 Germany.

· evening

Strong Earthquake Hits Campi Flegrei Region Near Naples

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei region near Naples on Friday evening, marking the strongest tremor to hit the area in approximately 40 years. The quake, which occurred at 7:46 pm, was part of an ongoing seismic swarm and was felt across Naples, the Sorrento…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Hungary · Italy · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • 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

Hungary Faces Potential Nuclear Shutdown Amid Severe Drought and Heatwave

Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced that Hungary's sole nuclear power plant at Paks could be fully shut down as early as this weekend due to record low water levels in the Danube River. The plant's output has already been significantly reduced to 480 megawatts from its…

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

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • 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
  • 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

Amsterdam Hosts WorldPride Boat Parade Amid Heightened Security

Amsterdam hosted the flagship boat parade of WorldPride on August 1, drawing thousands of international visitors to the city's canals to celebrate sexual and gender identity. The event, which is part of a two week series of festivities under the slogan UNITY, featured rainbow…

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

Who reported this

  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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

Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Naples, Italy

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei region west of Naples, Italy, on Friday evening at 19:46. The quake, which occurred at a depth of three kilometers, is reported as the strongest seismic event in the area in forty years. Authorities report that between 21 and…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · France · Italy · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

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

Wildfires Ravage Southern Europe Amid Extreme Heat and Wind

Severe wildfires are continuing to plague Southern Europe, with current operations focused heavily on Greece, France, and Spain. In Greece, firefighters are battling blazes near Athens and in the region of Boeotia, where strong winds have hampered aerial efforts and forced…

development
13 sources across 10 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news 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

Russian Missile Strikes Kill at Least Nine in Kyiv as Ukraine Sinks Russian Ship

At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured in a Russian ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv on August 1. Ukrainian officials reported that the strikes damaged residential buildings, a school, and the Lithuanian embassy, where missiles landed as close as 10…

development
20 sources across 14 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Novaya Gazeta Europe Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-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

EU Divided Over Migrant Surge in Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

At least 67 people died during a massive surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where between 50,000 and 60,000 people crossed from Morocco by land and sea starting on July 30. Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska stated that the situation has almost…

development
32 sources across 20 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
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Le Monde Afrique France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Novaya Gazeta Europe Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • 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
  • 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

Germany Responds to Islamist Attack on Berlin Pride Parade

An Islamist attacker killed one person and injured dozens during a Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Berlin. The perpetrator, identified as 21 year old Abdul Ballout, rammed a vehicle into the crowd and allegedly attacked others with a machete before being shot dead by…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

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

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

Marcos Llorente Responds to Backlash Over Affectionate Photos with Ferran Torres

Spanish footballer Marcos Llorente has criticized the public reaction to photos showing him and teammate Ferran Torres celebrating their 2026 World Cup victory with hugs and caresses in Ibiza. Llorente expressed surprise via Instagram that the demonstration of affection between…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Brazil · Spain

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • 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.

· morning

Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Campi Flegrei Near Naples

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Naples, Italy, on Friday, July 31, at 7:46 p.m. local time. The tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 3 kilometers in a region known as a volcanic caldera. The event is described as one of the strongest recorded…

6 sources across 6 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • 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

Thousands Protest in Kyiv Over Removal of Defence Minister

Thousands of Ukrainians marched through central Kyiv on July 31 to demand the reinstatement of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The protests, which have now entered their third week, centered on Khreshchatyk and the area near the presidential office. Fedorov was dismissed in…

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

Who reported this

  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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

Trump Says US Has Not Agreed to Ukraine Producing Patriot Missiles

President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States has not agreed to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles. Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the Camp David retreat, Trump said the U.S. must be very careful about letting someone build the interceptors because…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · France · Hong Kong · Singapore · United States · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • 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
  • 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

Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Hits Kyiv

A Russian ballistic missile attack struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Saturday morning, resulting in multiple casualties and widespread damage. While initial reports from the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, stated that at least three people were killed and 15 were…

development
14 sources across 13 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • 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
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • 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

Trump States US Has Not Agreed to Ukraine Patriot Missile Production

Donald Trump stated that the United States has not reached an agreement regarding the production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. This statement serves as a reversal of a previous claim he had made. While the core fact of the denial is consistent across reports, the framing…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Japan · Ukraine · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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

Italian Football Legend Franco Baresi Dies at 66

Franco Baresi, the legendary defender and former captain of AC Milan and the Italian national team, died on Friday, July 31, at the age of 66. AC Milan confirmed the news through its official channels. Reports indicate that Baresi had been diagnosed with a pulmonary nodule…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Argentina · Chile · Germany

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • 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

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

Russian E-retailer Ozon Evacuates Tatarstan Warehouse Following Drone Alert

Russia's second largest e-commerce company, Ozon, evacuated its warehouse in Zelenodolsk, Tatarstan, on Friday following a Ukrainian drone alert. The company stated that the evacuation took a few minutes, no casualties occurred, and the logistics center remained undamaged and…

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

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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

Poland Intercepts Russian Aircraft and Summons Ambassador After Missile Impact

Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador following the impact of a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile in the Lublin region. The missile fell approximately 90 kilometers from the Ukrainian border during a mass Russian attack on Ukraine. No injuries were reported. Polish authorities…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Germany · Ukraine

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-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

Wildfires Rage Across Greece as Heatwaves Impact Southern Europe

Greek authorities have ordered evacuations in several regions as multiple wildfires spread across the country, fueled by strong north winds with gusts reaching 150 kilometers per hour. In the capital region of Attica, a fire on Mount Poikilo prompted the partial evacuation of…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Brazil · France · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

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

Massive Wildfires Devastate Gironde Region of France

A massive wildfire has burned 42,000 hectares of pine forest and tourist areas in the Gironde region of southwestern France. The fire, which began on July 22, forced thousands of people from their homes and destroyed over 100 houses. While officials are cautiously optimistic as…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · France · Brazil

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha

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

Southern Europe Faces Increasing Wildfire Risks Amid Heatwaves

The number of summer days with conditions favorable to wildfires in Southern Europe has more than doubled over the last 45 years. According to a study published in Scientific Reports by a research group led by the University of Groningen, these conditions have intensified across…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Hong Kong · Italy · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • 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.

· evening

Mass Migrant Influx in Ceuta Triggers Diplomatic Crisis in Europe

Tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco have entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a massive wave of irregular migration. Estimates of the number of arrivals vary by source: the Spanish government cited approximately 50,000 people, while the regional president of Ceuta…

development
12 sources across 9 countries

Who reported this

  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Le Monde Afrique France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Novaya Gazeta Europe Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • 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

US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill Amid Dispute Over Tariff Powers

The US Senate has overwhelmingly advanced the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 in an 86 to 12 vote. The bill, named for the late Senator Graham, aims to cut off economic pipelines funding Russia's war in Ukraine by imposing sanctions on Russian officials and the…

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

Who reported this

  • 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
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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

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

France Orders Expulsion and Asset Freeze of Pro-Kremlin Commentator Xenia Fedorova

The French government has ordered the expulsion of Xenia Fedorova, the former director of RT France, and has frozen her assets for six months. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that the measure is justified because Fedorova systematically reproduces Kremlin propaganda…

development
5 sources across 5 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-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.

· morning

British-Azerbaijani National Arrested in Cyprus on Suspicion of Spying for Iran

Rashad Sultanov, a 44 year old dual British and Azerbaijani national from north London, has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying for Iran. The Metropolitan Police stated that Sultanov allegedly conducted hostile surveillance on the RAF Akrotiri airbase and passed…

3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · 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
  • 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

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

Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.9 Percent in July

Inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.9 percent in July, according to flash estimates from Eurostat. This figure represents an increase from 2.8 percent in June. The rise was driven primarily by energy costs, with energy inflation reaching 10.0 percent in July compared to 8.5…

5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • 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.

· morning

Severe Droughts Across Europe and Asia Trigger Energy Crisis and Environmental Discoveries

Extreme drought and record heatwaves are causing widespread disruption across Europe and parts of Asia, leading to the shutdown of nuclear power plants and severe water restrictions. In Hungary and Romania, record low water levels in the Danube River have forced the shutdown of…

development
9 sources across 5 countries

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
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

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

Football Legend Franco Baresi Dies at 66

Franco Baresi, the legendary former captain of AC Milan and the Italian national team, has died at the age of 66. The news was confirmed on Friday by AC Milan, where Baresi spent his entire 20 year playing career from 1977 to 1997. While the club did not specify a cause of…

14 sources across 11 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • 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.

· morning

Extreme Heat Waves Trigger Record Temperatures and Emergencies Across Europe and Asia

Extreme heat waves are causing record breaking temperatures and emergency conditions across multiple continents. In South Korea, the city of Yangsan recorded a temperature of 41.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, marking the highest temperature since local weather observation began in…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Italy · South Korea · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy

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

Wildfires Ravage Southern Europe as Scientists Link Intensity to Climate Change

Massive wildfires have devastated large areas of southwestern France and Spain, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and causing significant loss of life and property. In France, a major blaze west of Bordeaux burned 42,000 hectares of pine forest and destroyed…

development
12 sources across 10 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news 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.

· 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

TV Series to Portray Life and Career of Giorgio Armani

A television series detailing the life and career of iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani is currently in development. The project will be directed by Ferzan Özpetek and produced by Lux Vide, with Source 1 adding that Faros Film is also associated with the production.…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Italy

Who reported this

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

Former Tagesschau Moderator Constantin Schreiber to Leave Axel Springer

Former Tagesschau moderator Constantin Schreiber is leaving the Axel Springer media house at the end of the year. The journalist announced his departure in videos posted to Instagram and YouTube, stating that he decided some time ago to pursue new paths and focus on his own…

single-lean coverage
2 sources · Germany

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding

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 Germany.

· evening

EU Launches Initiative for Seven AI Gigafactories

The European Union has launched a process to fund seven computing hubs, called AI gigafactories, to train artificial intelligence models in Europe. This initiative fulfills a promise made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at an AI summit last year to help the…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Belgium · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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

French Student Fined for Straw Prank in Singapore

Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, a French student aged 19, was fined 600 Singapore dollars after licking a drinking straw and returning it to a vending machine dispenser in March. The act was filmed for an Instagram story and went viral; this led a company employee to notify the…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Brazil

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias 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.

· 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.

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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…

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