1 August 2026
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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

Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Ahead of E20 Fuel Protest

Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla claimed on Saturday that Delhi Police placed him under house arrest to prevent a planned hunger strike against the central government's E20 ethanol blended fuel policy. In videos posted to X, Poonawalla alleged that a battalion of officers,…

3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • 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

North Korea Condemns NATO Fuel Network Modernization as War Preparation

North Korea has condemned a recently approved NATO plan to overhaul its fuel network, describing the move as an unprecedented effort to prepare for war. The criticism was detailed in a commentary released by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The plan, known as the…

3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · South Korea · United Kingdom · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • 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

Commercial LPG Prices Reduced Across India

Oil marketing companies reduced the price of commercial liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders on August 1, 2026. The price of the 19 kg cylinder dropped by approximately 200 rupees across the country, with specific reductions of 202 rupees in Delhi and 209 rupees in Kolkata.…

development
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

South Korea and Argentina Strengthen Ties on Critical Minerals and Energy

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Argentine President Javier Milei met in Buenos Aires on Friday to establish a new era of bilateral cooperation focused on critical minerals and energy. The two leaders signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration across…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · South Korea · Argentina · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • 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.

· morning

Global Oil Markets Volatile as Iran Conflict Disrupts Shipping Routes

Global oil prices saw a significant increase in July, with Brent crude rising 22.93 percent and WTI rising 20.34 percent for the month. This surge follows a period of instability triggered by a war involving Iran that began on February 28. The conflict has severely disrupted the…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Pakistan · Switzerland · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • 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

Sanctions-hit Tanker Leaking Oil off Coast of Oman

A sanctions-hit tanker is leaking oil off the coast of Oman, with satellite imagery showing the spill spreading toward coastal areas and protected marine zones. The vessel, identified as the Caroline Bezengi, is subject to European Union and UK sanctions for its alleged…

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

Who reported this

  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • 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

US and Israel Weigh Major Strikes on Iranian Energy Infrastructure

The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing a significant bombing campaign against Iranian energy infrastructure, with some reports indicating strikes could begin as early as this weekend. According to CBS News, the planned targets include oil refineries and power…

development
11 sources across 7 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • 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.

· morning

Oil Prices Rise as Iran Targets US Facilities and Disrupts Hormuz Shipping

Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Friday following reports that Iran stopped two vessels attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the tankers were non compliant and were struck while using an undeclared route. Four other…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Bangladesh · Brazil · United States

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • 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

US and Iran Conflict Escalates with Tanker Strikes and Cabinet Meetings

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Friday that it struck two oil tankers that were attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under US military aerial escort. The Iranian military stated the vessels used an undeclared route and were brought to a halt,…

development
5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • 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

Oil Prices Rise and Energy Companies Report Record Profits Amid US Iran Conflict

Global oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Friday following reports from Iran that it stopped two vessels attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz. This development follows a period of sharp escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran, including joint US and…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Singapore · United Kingdom · United States · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

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

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

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

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

Egypt Confirms Drone Attack Caused Fires at Damietta Port

The Egyptian cabinet confirmed that a drone caused fires on two gas vessels at the Mediterranean port of Damietta. This confirmation clarifies that the blaze, which began Wednesday, was an attack rather than an accident. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident. The…

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

Who reported this

  • 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.

· evening

US Iran Conflict Drives Oil Price Surge and Energy Profits Amid Global Economic Strain

The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has led to a surge in oil prices and significant financial gains for energy corporations, while simultaneously disrupting global manufacturing and economic growth. Recent military escalations include a United States…

development
6 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • 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

Record Low Danube Water Levels Force Nuclear Power Cuts in Hungary and Romania

Nuclear power plants along the Danube river in Hungary and Romania have been forced to reduce output or shut down due to record low water levels. In Hungary, the Paks nuclear plant may be completely shut down within 24 to 72 hours because the receding river can no longer provide…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Singapore · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

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

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

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Drone Strike at Egyptian Port Signals Escalation in Middle East Conflict

A drone strike hit gas vessels in Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta on July 29, raising security concerns for the Suez Canal. The Egyptian Cabinet reported that an unidentified drone caused fires on two ships: the US-owned storage tanker Energos Winter and the Greek vessel…

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

Who reported this

  • 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
  • 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

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…

development
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

US Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Middle East Conflict and Oil Price Volatility

The U.S. Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday despite inflation pressures and a sharp spike in oil prices. Brent crude rose nearly 8%, climbing past $90 per barrel, following renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran. This rally was…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Indonesia · Japan · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • 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

Oil Prices Surge Amid Renewed Middle East Tensions

Global oil prices have risen sharply, with some reports indicating a jump of over 7%, driven by renewed fighting and airstrikes in the Middle East involving Iran. Brent crude has seen significant volatility, returning to $90 per barrel according to some sources, while other data…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · South Africa · Spain · United States

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • 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

US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Amid Regional Escalation

The United States and Saudi Arabia launched air strikes against Iran-backed militias in eastern Iraq on Wednesday, responding to a wave of drone attacks targeting Saudi energy infrastructure and US forces. US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that fighter aircraft targeted…

development
22 sources across 14 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • 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
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-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.

· morning

South Korea Eyes Power Plant Project as First Major US Strategic Investment

South Korea is nearing a decision to make its first investment in the United States under a bilateral trade deal through a power plant project, government and industry sources said Tuesday. The proposed project is likely to be a $19.8 billion gas-fired power plant located in…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • 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.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

Houthi Red Sea Blockade Triggers Asian Energy Crisis and Shift in Global Oil Sourcing

The Houthi movement in Yemen has imposed a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabian shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, sparking fears of a wider regional conflict and triggering an energy crisis across Asia. Yemeni Foreign Minister-designate Afrah al-Zouba warned that the…

development
7 sources across 7 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • 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
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • 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

Oil Prices Drop as US and Iran Pause Military Hostilities

The United States and Iran have paused military strikes after 13 days of continuous attacks, leading to a sharp decline in global oil prices and a rally in international stock markets. Brent crude fell by more than 7 percent on Monday, dropping from over 100 dollars per barrel…

4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Pakistan · Spain · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • 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.

· evening

US and Iran Pause Military Strikes Amid Continued Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites

The United States and Iran have paused military strikes against each other, although drone attacks continue to target Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure. President Donald Trump stated that he suspended US bombing campaigns after two weeks of activity to give diplomacy more space.…

14 sources across 13 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • 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