1 August 2026
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Police Clash With Ultra-Orthodox Protesters at Jerusalem Cafe Open on Shabbat

Police used batons to disperse dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters on Saturday after they attempted to force their way into Cafe Basimta in central Jerusalem. The demonstration marked the fifth consecutive week that Haredi protesters have targeted the business for remaining open…

3 sources · Israel

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)

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 Israel.

· evening

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

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

development
3 sources · Germany

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· evening

Amsterdam Hosts WorldPride Boat Parade Amid Heightened Security

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

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

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Seven Dead in Head-on Collision Between Car and Truck on Route 192

Seven people died on Friday evening following a head-on collision between a GMC Chevette and a Mercedes Benz truck on kilometer 22 of provincial route 192. The accident occurred near the town of Torres, on the border between the districts of Luján and Exaltación de la Cruz. The…

single-lean coverage
3 sources · Argentina

Who reported this

  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • 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

Prime Minister Modi Forgives Student Protesters Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Political Debate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in a video posted to Instagram that he forgives the students who hurled abuses at him and his late mother during recent youth led protests. Modi described the protesters as misguided children who deserve guidance rather than legal…

development
6 sources across 4 countries · India · Hong Kong · Pakistan · Qatar · 1 state-linked

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)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Germany Responds to Islamist Attack on Berlin Pride Parade

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

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Taiwan

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Marcos Llorente Responds to Backlash Over Affectionate Photos with Ferran Torres

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

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

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Controversy Erupts Over Student Protests and Legal Action Against Anti-Modi Remarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that he forgives student protesters who used abusive language against him and his late mother during recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), sought the resignation of Union…

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.

· morning

Thousands Protest in Kyiv Over Removal of Defence Minister

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

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

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Exiled Author Taslima Nasreen Returns to Kolkata After Nearly 19 Years

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata on Friday for the first time since November 2007. Nasreen arrived at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to attend a literary event scheduled for Saturday at Rabindra Sadan. The author expressed…

3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • 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

Singer Lauana Prado Gives Birth to First Son, Dom

Singer Lauana Prado gave birth to her first son, Dom, on Friday morning in São Paulo. According to the singer's press team, the baby was born via cesarean section at approximately 7:30 a.m. during the 38th week of gestation, weighing 2.995 kg. Both the mother and the baby are…

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

Internal Religious Tensions and Shifting Polls Define Israeli Political Landscape

Recent polling and sociological data indicate a deepening divide over the role of religion and state in Israel. A Maariv poll conducted by Lazar Research shows Gadi Eisenkot leading Benjamin Netanyahu by 10 percentage points in a preference for prime minister, with Eisenkot…

development
3 sources · Israel

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)

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 Israel.

· morning

Boy George Withdraws from Jesus Christ Superstar Following Pro Israel Song

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

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

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

South Africa Faces Complex Migration Crisis Amid Repatriation and Border Management Struggles

South Africa is currently managing a multifaceted migration crisis characterized by the repatriation of foreign nationals, growing anti migrant hostility, and internal debates over state capacity. Hundreds of Congolese asylum seekers, primarily women and children, have…

development
5 sources across 3 countries · South Africa · France · Spain

Who reported this

  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Mail & Guardian South Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • The Africa Report France · Centre · Jeune Afrique Media Group
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

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…

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

Pope Leo XIV Discusses American Identity and Ancestral History of Slavery

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, stated in a recent interview with NBC that while he has great love for the United States, he views himself primarily as the pastor of a universal church rather than an American. Speaking from the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Singapore · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • 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

Gaza Beekeepers Struggle to Rebuild Livelihoods Amidst Widespread Destruction

Honey production in Gaza has fallen to approximately 10 percent of its pre-war levels as beekeepers struggle to rebuild their livelihoods amidst widespread destruction. According to agricultural engineer and beekeeper Rateb Sammour, around 700 hives remain out of the roughly…

2 sources across 2 countries · Singapore · United States · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Jared Leto Denies Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors in BBC Documentary

Actor and singer Jared Leto has denied allegations that he sexually harassed several minors, claims which were detailed in a BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret." Leto stated that he has never sexually abused anyone in his life and described the…

2 sources · Germany

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· evening

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

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

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Philippines

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Book Returned to Australian Library After 150 Years

A book has been returned to a public library in Kiama, Australia, approximately 150 years after it was borrowed. The volume, titled Antiquities of Athens and published in 1858, was discovered by a man during home renovations inside a tea crate that had been bricked into a sealed…

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

Who reported this

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

French Student Fined for Straw Prank in Singapore

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

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Brazil

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Nurse Hikes 16 Kilometers After Being Impaled by Trekking Pole in Montana

A 32 year old nurse hiked 16 kilometers through the mountains of Montana after being impaled by a trekking pole. David Cifaldi was climbing Granite Peak, the highest mountain in the state, when he slipped on the Froze-to-Death Plateau. A steel tipped pole measuring 44 inches…

single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Germany · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • 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

India's National Hockey Team Jersey Change to Saffron Sparks Controversy

Hockey India has changed the primary color of the national hockey team's jersey from traditional blue to saffron ahead of the World Cups in Belgium and the Netherlands. The decision has triggered widespread criticism from former players, fans, and political figures. Hockey India…

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

Nurse Apprehended for Abusing Elderly Residents in Mar del Plata Nursing Home

A 37 year old nurse named Nicolás Cichero was apprehended after being accused of insulting, mistreating, and injuring elderly women at the David nursing home in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The incident came to light when a shift supervisor noticed one of the residents complaining…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Colombia

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)

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

Karnataka's Electoral Roll Revision Met With Allegations of Mass Deletions and Violence

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka has sparked conflict between political parties over the integrity of voter lists and the safety of officials. Left-leaning coverage frames the situation as a potential crisis of disenfranchisement, while…

2 sources · India

Who reported this

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

Political Tension Rises in India Over Student Protest Crackdown and Home Minister's Role

The Indian government is facing intense political pressure following a police crackdown on student protesters in New Delhi, leading to demands for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah. The protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), were sparked by alleged…

development
5 sources across 2 countries · India · United States

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)
  • 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

Civilians Face Shelter Shortages in Kyiv as EU Restricts Flight for Military Age Men

Residents of Kyiv are experiencing severe shortages of bomb shelters amid intensified Russian missile attacks, which killed 73 people in June and July. Many civilians express anger toward authorities because several shelters remain incomplete or unsuitable due to bureaucracy and…

4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Singapore · Switzerland · United Kingdom · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • 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
  • 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

Human Trafficking Into Asian Online Scam Centers Surging Globally

The United Nations migration agency reports that human trafficking into online scam centers across Asia is surging, with victims from more than 80 countries being lured through social media. Some of these individuals have been subjected to sexual abuse. In Southeast Asia,…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Bangladesh · Japan

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

French Teenager Fined S$600 in Singapore for Viral Straw-Licking Incident

A 19-year-old French student, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, has been fined S$600 (US$465) by a Singapore court for public nuisance after filming himself licking a straw from an iJooz vending machine and returning it to the dispenser. The incident occurred on March 12 at…

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

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • 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

Malaysian Political Leaders Address Racial and Unity Narratives

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sought forgiveness from Indian voters while Harapan leaders challenge the Malay unity narrative, and Kedah MB Sanusi has defended himself against accusations of racism. In Seremban, Anwar met with over 1,000 members of the Indian community and…

single-lean coverage
1 source · Malaysia

Who reported this

  • Malaysiakini Malaysia · Centre-left · Mkini Dotcom, subscriber-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

Indonesia Overhauls Free Meal Program Amid Corruption Scandals and Falling Approval

The National Nutrition Agency (NNA/BGN) is conducting a sweeping overhaul of Indonesia's free nutritious meal program, shutting down 883 kitchens and dismissing hundreds of employees while simultaneously planning the development of 13,000 new service units. Newly appointed…

single-lean coverage
3 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · South Africa

Who reported this

  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • 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.

· evening

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Pledges Overhaul of UK Social Care System

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

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

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Berlin CSD Attack: Casualties, Perpetrator Ties, and Debate on Radicalization

A woman was killed and 31 people were injured, some severely, in an Islamist attack at the Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Berlin. The suspect, Abdul B., reportedly used a machete and died after being shot by police the following day. Investigators found a video on his…

development
3 sources · Germany

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· morning

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Convenes Summit to Reform UK Social Care

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

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

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Psychiatrist Hermano Tavares Warns of 'Pandemic' of Online Betting Addiction

Hermano Tavares, a psychiatrist and professor who coordinates the Pathological Gaming Outpatient Clinic at the University of São Paulo (USP) Hospital das Clínicas, has described the current surge in online betting as a "pandemic" and a "tsunami." Speaking on the program Roda…

single-lean coverage
1 source · Brazil

Who reported this

  • 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.

· morning

One Dead and 29 Injured in Islamist Attack at Berlin Pride Event

A suspected Islamist attack during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) celebrations in Berlin has left one woman from Poland dead and 29 others injured, some critically. The attacker, identified as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, drove a white van into crowds in the Tiergarten park near…

development
6 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Argentina · Hungary · Switzerland

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)
  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • 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.

· morning

Berlin Christopher Street Day Attack Leaves One Dead

Abdul Ballout, a 21 year old man, killed one person and injured 29 others during an attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day parade. Ballout drove a transporter into the crowd and attacked participants with a machete before being shot and killed by police. Ballout had…

single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Norway · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • 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

Australian Court Rejects Pauline Hanson's Racial Discrimination Appeal

The Full Federal Court of Australia has unanimously rejected an appeal by right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi. The court upheld a 2024 decision finding that Hanson violated racial discrimination…

single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Malaysia · Qatar · South Africa · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Malaysiakini Malaysia · Centre-left · Mkini Dotcom, subscriber-funded
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • 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.

· evening

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Announces Welfare and Social Care Plans

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

3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Belgium

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

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

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

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

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Indian Education Minister Resigns Following Gen Z Cockroach Janta Party Protests

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following five weeks of protests led by the youth movement known as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The demonstrations were triggered by the leakage of question papers for a national medical college entrance exam in…

7 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • 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

Suspect Shot Dead Following Deadly Islamist Attack at Berlin Pride

A suspected Islamist terror attack at Berlin's Pride celebrations killed a 65 year old Polish woman and injured 29 others on Saturday evening. The suspect, identified as 21 year old Abdul Ballout, was shot dead by police on Sunday in the Spandau district after he allegedly…

14 sources across 8 countries · 1 state-linked

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)
  • 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)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • 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