1 August 2026
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Disasters & Accidents

Global Alert Issued as El Niño Intensifies and Extreme Weather Threatens Infrastructure

The World Meteorological Organization reports that El Niño is intensifying and is expected to become a strong episode between August and October 2026. This phenomenon involves an abnormal rise in sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which alters…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, 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

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…

development single-lean coverage
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

Rescue Operations End in Kumamoto Following Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake

Rescue operations have concluded at an Aeon shopping center in Kashima after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday. A possible gas explosion caused the second floor of the shopping center to collapse, killing seven workers. Across the prefecture, 36…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Japan · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba 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.

· 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

Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto Prefecture

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Saturday at approximately 9:47 p.m. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a maximum seismic intensity of 5 lower in Uki City. Other areas, including Nishi Ward in Kumamoto City, experienced…

development
3 sources · Japan

Who reported this

  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee 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.

Every source for this story reports from Japan.

· evening

Six Dead as Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Floods and Landslides Across Kerala

Six people died in Kerala on Saturday following torrential rainfall that triggered landslides and flooding across the state. The casualties include two people in Idukki, two in Kottayam, and two children in Malappuram who slipped into streams. In Thrissur, a 75 year old man died…

development
4 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla 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.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

Renowned Mountaineer Nirmal Purja and Nine Others Killed in Pakistan Avalanche

Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other members of his expedition died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Elite Exped, the company co-founded by Purja, confirmed the deaths on Saturday, August 1. The group was struck by the avalanche on Thursday,…

development
21 sources across 13 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • 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.

· 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

Three Climbers Confirmed Dead After Avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan

Search and rescue operations for a 10 person climbing expedition on Broad Peak in Pakistan were suspended late Friday due to adverse weather conditions. Authorities have recovered the bodies of three climbers: Mallory Geis from the United States, Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Pakistan · Taiwan · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • 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.

· morning

US Marine Corps F-35B Stealth Fighter Crashes in California

A US Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed on Friday near the Miramar airbase in San Diego, California. The pilot ejected from the aircraft before it hit the ground and was transported to a local medical facility in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The…

7 sources across 7 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • 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

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

Earthquake Strikes Japan with Significant Casualties in Kumamoto

An earthquake has struck Japan, resulting in 36 deaths in Kumamoto Prefecture, according to an announcement from the prefecture. More than 9,200 people have been evacuated. The death toll includes two individuals who are currently under investigation for disaster related causes.…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 2 countries · Japan · Brazil

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)

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

Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Fatalities and Widespread Flooding Across India and Pakistan

Severe monsoon rainfall has caused multiple deaths and widespread infrastructure disruption across India and Pakistan. In Gujarat, four people died, including three farm laborers killed by electrocution in Navsari and an 11 year old girl swept away in a canal in Anand. Over…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · India · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • 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

Extreme Weather Patterns Cause Floods and Reservoir Stress in Asia

Recent weather data and reports from India and Indonesia indicate a trend of uneven rainfall causing simultaneous flooding and water shortages across different regions. In India, July rainfall was 2.2 percent above the long period average, which reduced the cumulative monsoon…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · India

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla 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

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

Death Toll Reaches 35 Following Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in Kumamoto

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwest Japan on Tuesday, July 28, resulting in at least 35 deaths in Kumamoto Prefecture. The disaster caused significant damage to homes and bridges, sparked fires, and left thousands of residents without electricity and water. Government…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Japan · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • Focus Taiwan Taiwan · Centre · Public · Central News Agency, statutory funding

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

Global Experts and Authorities Prepare for Severe El Niño Impacts

Weather experts and international organizations are warning of a strengthening El Niño system that is expected to bring extreme weather conditions globally from August to October. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports that the system will likely cause higher global…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Brazil · United Kingdom

Who reported this

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

Windstorm Leaves Thousands Without Power and Causes Multiple Deaths in Rio de Janeiro

A severe windstorm with gusts exceeding 100 kilometers per hour has caused widespread destruction and multiple deaths in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Reports on the death toll vary. One source indicates two deaths resulting from a wall collapse in Santa Teresa and a missing…

development
3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • 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 Brazil.

· evening

Civil Defense Issues Flooding Alerts Across Rio Grande do Sul as Guaíba Rises

The Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul has issued flooding alerts for multiple regions of the state following nearly two weeks of heavy rainfall. In Porto Alegre, an orange alert is in effect until Monday, June 3, due to the rising levels of Lake Guaíba. Authorities are…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • 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 Brazil.

· evening

Search Continues for Missing Mountaineers After Broad Peak Avalanche

A deadly avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan has left ten mountaineers buried, with four bodies recovered and six still missing. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 30, at an altitude between 6,450 and 7,000 meters as a multinational expedition was making its summit push.…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · France · India · Italy

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • 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

Four Dead and Six Missing After Avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan

Four mountaineers have been confirmed dead and six others remain missing after an avalanche struck an international expedition on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. The incident occurred around midday on Thursday, July 30, while the team was ascending from camp two to camp three…

9 sources across 8 countries

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Sky News United Kingdom · Centre · Comcast
  • 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

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…

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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

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…

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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

Death Toll Rises to 36 Following Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in Kumamoto

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto on Tuesday, leaving at least 36 people dead. The death toll includes victims from two major incidents: a suspected gas explosion at an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima and the collapse of a…

development
8 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • 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.

· morning

Death Toll Rises to 10 After Unsafe Building Collapses in Bhiwandi

At least ten people died after a four storey residential building collapsed late Thursday night in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. The Kohinoor Building, located in Balaji Nagar, consisted of 48 rooms with 12 rooms on each floor. The Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation had previously…

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3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla 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.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

At least 34 killed in Pakistan coal mine explosion

At least 34 miners have died following a powerful methane gas explosion at a coal mine complex in the Sorange coalfield near Quetta, Pakistan. The blast occurred on Thursday at a depth of approximately 4,000 feet, or 1,200 meters, triggering a fire and causing parts of the mine…

5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • 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

Four Bodies Recovered After Avalanche Hits Climbing Team on Broad Peak

Pakistani search crews have recovered four bodies after an avalanche struck a team of 10 climbers on Broad Peak, the world's 12th highest mountain. The incident occurred on Thursday in the Karakoram range of northern Pakistan. The expedition was led by Nirmal Purja, a world…

7 sources across 6 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • 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.…

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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

Dutch Tourist Dies After Boat Overturns at Iguazu Falls

A 25 year old Dutch tourist died after a boat overturned during a Macuco Safari tour in the Iguazu Falls region on Tuesday morning. According to police chief Carlos Eduardo Loro, two surviving Dutch tourists reported that the vessel capsized following a strong gust of wind. The…

2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • 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.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Seven Dead in San Juan Helicopter Crash During Firefighting Training

Seven people died after a Bell 412EP helicopter crashed in the Parque Provincial Ischigualasto in San Juan on Wednesday. The victims included four provincial officials: Carlos Heredia, director of Civil Protection; Germán Videla, police sub-chief; Rubén Castro, fire chief; and…

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2 sources · Argentina

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier 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.

Every source for this story reports from Argentina.

· evening

Taiwan Initiates Relief Efforts Following Kumamoto Earthquake

Taiwan has launched humanitarian and financial aid efforts for Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck on Tuesday. According to the Kumamoto prefectural government, the disaster left 17 people dead, while 22,950 homes lost electricity and…

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3 sources across 2 countries · Japan · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Focus Taiwan Taiwan · Centre · Public · Central News Agency, statutory funding

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.…

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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

Extreme Heat and Drought Disrupt Central Europe

Central Europe is experiencing extreme heat and drought that have led to record low water levels in the Danube River and historic dryness across Germany. In Hungary, Romania, and Austria, these low river levels are forcing nuclear and hydroelectric power plants to reduce or stop…

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4 sources across 2 countries · Germany · United States

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)
  • 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

Extreme Heat Wave Hits Italy Affecting Public Health and Sporting Events

Italy is experiencing a severe heat wave with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius or higher in several regions. Meteorological reports indicate peaks of 41 degrees in Terni and 40 degrees in Ferrara, Florence, Modena, and Piacenza. High humidity levels are…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Italy

Who reported this

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

Drought Lowers Water Levels in Rivers and Lakes

Persistent heat and a lack of rain are putting pressure on water supplies across many regions. In Munich, the Isar river has reached water levels that are among the lowest seen in years. This drop in water has exposed gravel banks and turned an island into a walkable peninsula.…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • 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

Powerful Windstorm Leaves Multiple Dead and Thousands Without Power in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

A powerful windstorm with gusts exceeding 100 km/h caused at least five deaths and widespread infrastructure damage across the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo on Wednesday. In Rio de Janeiro, two people died when a wall collapsed in Santa Teresa, including former Botafogo…

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3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • 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 Brazil.

· evening

Severe Weather Alerts Issued for Argentina and Central United States

Severe weather alerts have been issued for parts of Argentina and the central United States. In Argentina, the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional reports that storms and strong gusts of up to 50 kilometers per hour will affect the Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires on Friday. While…

single-lean coverage
2 sources · Argentina

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier 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.

Every source for this story reports from Argentina.

· evening

Death Toll Rises to 34 After Powerful Earthquake Hits Southwest Japan

The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwest Japan has risen to at least 34, according to multiple reports. The disaster caused widespread destruction across the island of Kyushu, including collapsed homes and damaged bridges.…

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15 sources across 11 countries

Who reported this

  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • 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

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,…

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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

Former Botafogo Player Killed in Rio de Janeiro Wall Collapse

Former Botafogo striker Tássio Maia dos Santos, 41, died on Wednesday after a wall collapsed in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro during a severe windstorm. The incident occurred on Rua Doutor Júlio Otoni and claimed two lives; while some reports describe the…

4 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • 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 Brazil.

· morning

Seven Dead in Firefighting Helicopter Crash in San Juan, Argentina

Seven people died on Wednesday after a Bell 412 helicopter crashed in the Ischigualasto Provincial Park in the province of San Juan, Argentina. The aircraft, which was contracted by the Federal Emergency Agency (AFE), had been participating in a forest fire combat training…

5 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Brazil · Colombia · France

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse

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

Germany Faces Severe Heatwave and Rising Environmental Risks

Germany is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to reach between 39 and nearly 40 degrees Celsius, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). Official heat warnings have been issued across most of the country, with meteorologists warning that the extreme…

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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.

· morning

Wildfires Ravage Southern Europe as Three Greek Firefighters Die and Spain Records Largest Blaze in History

A severe wildfire emergency is unfolding across southern Europe, marked by the deaths of three firefighters in Greece and record-breaking destruction in Spain. In Greece, two firefighters died after becoming trapped by flames in Crete's Rethymno region, while a third was found…

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5 sources across 4 countries · France · Qatar · Spain · United Kingdom · 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)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • 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

Strong Winds Cause Multiple Deaths and Widespread Disruption in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

At least five people died and widespread destruction occurred across the Brazilian states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, July 29, as strong wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h swept through the region. In São Paulo, three deaths were reported, with wind speeds peaking…

3 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • 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.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· morning

Death Toll Rises to at Least 28 After Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto, Japan

The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has reached 28, according to the central government, though figures vary between state and local authorities. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported the number of deaths as 30…

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15 sources across 11 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL

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.

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