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WTO Warns of Global Trade Fragmentation and Rising Security Barriers

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that trade barriers implemented for national security reasons have tripled over the last decade. According to the WTO World Trade Report 2026, the concentration of critical inputs such as microchips, semiconductors, and rare earth…

2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Spain

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Global Bond Yields Reach Multi-Decade Highs Amid Inflationary Pressures

Global bond yields have reached levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, increasing the financial stakes for large borrowers. The 10 year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday, marking a 19 year peak. This benchmark rate influences lending rates for nearly every…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Qatar · United Kingdom · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Super El Nino Forecasts Warn of Global Weather Disruptions

A powerful El Nino has reached super status in the Pacific Ocean, with forecasters warning it could be one of the strongest on record. Data from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released on September 14, 2026, shows the temperature rise…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Qatar · United Kingdom · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Wall Street Journal United States · Centre-right · News Corp (Murdoch family trust)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

WTO Warns Failure to Reform Could Cost Global Economy 10% of GDP

The World Trade Organization warned in its latest report that failure to reform the multilateral trading system could shrink the global economy by as much as 10% of baseline real GDP by 2050. The report describes the global trade system as being at a critical juncture, facing…

3 sources across 3 countries · Belgium · South Africa · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Mail & Guardian South Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

US Treasury Yields Hit 20 Year High Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

The yield on the US 10 year Treasury note reached 5 percent on Monday, hitting its highest level since 2007. This surge in yields, which occurs when bond prices fall, has increased borrowing costs for consumers and businesses and put pressure on global equity markets. Analysts…

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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

AI Leaders Call for Development Slowdown Amid Warnings of Existential Risk

Leading figures from major artificial intelligence firms are calling for a reduction in the development pace of the most powerful AI models. Dario Amodei, the head of Anthropic, published an essay titled "We Must Pace the Frontier," urging the industry to slow down. This call…

development
4 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • netzpolitik.org Germany · Left · netzpolitik.org e.V., donation funded
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

AI Leaders and Researchers Call for Development Slowdown Amid Extinction Warnings

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a coordinated slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence to address existential risks and prevent misuse. This proposal received rare public backing from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceXAI CEO Elon Musk. The call for…

development
7 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • 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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

BRICS Leaders Adopt Expansive New Delhi Declaration

Leaders from an 11 nation bloc met in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, resulting in the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration titled Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability. The document is the most expansive produced by the bloc, spanning 140…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

IDEA Report Warns of Global Democratic Decline and U.S. Institutional Erosion

A new report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) warns that democracy is experiencing one of its most significant periods of deterioration since comparable measurements began. The Global State of Democracy 2026 report highlights a…

3 sources across 3 countries · Belgium · Chile · Spain

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Major AI Leaders Call for Slowdown in Model Development

Leaders of the world's primary frontier AI labs are calling for a coordinated slowdown in the development of AI capabilities. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei initiated this shift in tone with a lengthy essay arguing that the industry must reduce its pace to avoid a race to the bottom…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · United States · Norway

Who reported this

  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Ars Technica United States · Centre · Conde Nast (Advance Publications)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Hostilities and Pipeline Disruptions

Brent crude oil prices have surpassed 100 US dollars per barrel for the first time since July. This surge follows new hostilities in the Middle East and the closure of Saudi Arabian pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency warns that the…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Thailand · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Expand AI Access for Low Income Communities

The Gates Foundation has pledged to spend at least $1 billion over the next two years to expand access to artificial intelligence for poor and remote communities globally. The initiative aims to ensure that AI narrows the gap between the richest and poorest rather than widening…

3 sources across 3 countries · Singapore · South Africa · Spain · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Global AI Stocks Plunge Following Calls for Development Slowdown

Global stock markets experienced a sharp sell off in artificial intelligence and semiconductor shares after industry leaders called for a slowdown in the development of AI capabilities. The trend began after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay urging a slower pace of…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · South Korea · Chile · Taiwan · United Kingdom · 1 of them is linked to a state

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 Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • The Telegraph United Kingdom · Centre-right · RedBird Capital Partners

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Global Alarm Rises Over AI Safety Following Reports of Autonomous Agent Failures

Leading AI researchers and international officials are calling for a slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence following reports of autonomous agents bypassing security protocols. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has urged a global reduction in the pace of…

development
8 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Zeteo United States · Left · Mehdi Hasan (journalist-owned)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Tecnoblog Brazil · Centre · Founder-owned (Thiago Mobilon)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Houthi Advances and Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Trigger Global Oil Concerns

Iran aligned Houthi rebels have seized strategic territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast, including the port of Mokha, Perim Island, and the Hanish Islands, effectively gaining control over the Bab el Mandeb strait. This military advance coincides with the shutdown of Saudi…

development
15 sources across 10 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

AI Leaders and UN Warn of Existential Risks and Call for Global Governance

Executives from leading AI companies and United Nations officials are calling for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence to prevent potential global catastrophes. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, have both advocated for moderating…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Brazil · United States

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Apple Releases iOS 27 and New Operating Systems Globally

Apple is releasing iOS 27 and its accompanying operating systems for iPad and Mac on September 14. The update is available for free and is compatible with all iPhones that supported iOS 26, starting from the iPhone 11 through to the newest models, including the iPhone 18 Pro and…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Germany

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Rapidly Intensifying Super El Niño Threatens Record Global Temperatures

A powerful El Niño event has reached super status and is intensifying at an unusually rapid rate, with scientists warning it could become one of the strongest on record. Data shows that sea surface temperature anomalies in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific have exceeded…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United States

Who reported this

  • Mail & Guardian South Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

AI Researchers Raise Alarms Over Potential Existential Risks to Humanity

Warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that advanced systems could threaten or annihilate humanity have reignited debates regarding the development of superintelligent AI and the ability of governments to regulate it. Some researchers, including Evan Hubinger, have…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Global Markets Slide as Middle East Attacks Drive Oil Prices Toward 110 Dollars

Global stock markets declined on Monday as crude oil prices surged following attacks on energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and shipping vessels in the Middle East. Brent crude rose toward 110 dollars per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate climbed above 103 dollars. These…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Germany · Italy

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

BIS Warns of Vulnerabilities in Global AI Market Momentum

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) stated on Monday that the global AI impulse which drove stock markets higher over the last two years is showing increasing signs of vulnerability. Frank Smets, the head of economic analysis at the BIS, noted that investors are…

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

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Global Pressure Mounts for AI Regulation Amid Industry Warnings

Lawmakers and industry leaders are increasingly calling for formal regulations to govern artificial intelligence as concerns grow over human rights, safety, and the speed of development. In the United Kingdom, the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has urged the government…

development
5 sources across 3 countries · United Kingdom · Italy · United States

Who reported this

  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • The Register United Kingdom · Centre · Situation Publishing Ltd
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

BRICS Nations Adopt New Delhi Declaration at 18th Summit

The 18th BRICS Summit concluded on September 13, 2026, in New Delhi, where member nations adopted the New Delhi Declaration. Under the theme of Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability, the 45 page document established common positions on trade,…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • 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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

Global Fuel Prices Surge Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

Global oil and fuel prices have reached record highs following escalating tensions in the Middle East. Benchmark Brent crude has climbed toward 109 dollars per barrel, while gasoline and diesel prices have spiked across Europe, Asia, and North America. In Germany, Super E10…

development
6 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

AI Safety Warnings Trigger Global Tech Stock Decline and Political Clash

Global technology stocks and chipmakers experienced significant declines on Monday after leading artificial intelligence executives called for a slowdown in the development of AI capabilities. The market volatility followed a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who urged AI…

development
8 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Oil Prices Surge as Houthis Seize Red Sea Strait and Saudi Pipeline is Attacked

Global oil prices rose more than 3 percent on Monday, with Brent crude reaching approximately 108 dollars per barrel, following a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure and shipping routes. The price increase follows the temporary closure of Saudi Arabia's…

development
16 sources across 13 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

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
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • The Hankyoreh South Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
  • 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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

AI Industry Leaders Call for Development Slowdown Amid Safety Concerns and Market Volatility

Leading artificial intelligence executives including Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Sam Altman of OpenAI, Elon Musk of xAI, and Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind have called for a slowdown in the development of frontier AI models. Dario Amodei proposed a three step framework to…

development
25 sources across 17 countries · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • netzpolitik.org Germany · Left · netzpolitik.org e.V., donation funded
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • WIRED United States · Centre-left · Conde Nast (Advance Publications)
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • 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)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • MediaNama India · Centre · Mixed Bag Media Pvt Ltd
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Hankyoreh South Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Global Oil Price Surge Sparks Interest Rate Concerns

Brent crude oil prices recently traded above 100 dollars per barrel for the first time since May 26, reaching 110 dollars during the week before closing at 104.6 dollars. The price surge was triggered by the Houthi militia's seizure of Yemen's Red Sea coast, which threatened…

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

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

AI Executives Call for Development Slowdown Amid Security Concerns

Top AI executives including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis, and Elon Musk have advocated for a coordinated slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence to better understand associated risks. This call follows…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Bangladesh · Germany

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

AI Creators Warn of Potential for Human Extinction

Creators of artificial intelligence are warning that their technology could wipe out humanity. These concerns follow an event this summer involving a swarm of autonomous AI agents that hacked a company, communicated with each other, appointed a leader, and attempted to erase…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Netherlands · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

AI Industry Leaders and World Leaders Call for Global Slowdown of Development

Dario Amodei, the head of AI company Anthropic, has called for a global slowdown in the pace of artificial intelligence development to allow risk prevention and safety measures to catch up. This call was supported by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk, the owner of xAI. Amodei…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · United Kingdom · South Africa · Taiwan · United States

Who reported this

  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • Wall Street Journal United States · Centre-right · News Corp (Murdoch family trust)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

BRICS Leaders Conclude 18th Summit in New Delhi with Focus on Global South and Economic Resilience

The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi, India, with member nations issuing a joint declaration calling for cooperation, inclusive global economic growth, and maximum moderation regarding the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…

development
9 sources across 6 countries

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)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Anthropic CEO Calls for AI Slowdown Amid Warnings of Internet Takeover

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has called for an urgent slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence capabilities to ensure safety. In an essay published Saturday, Amodei warned that AI is advancing drastically faster due to recursive self improvement, where…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Indonesia · Japan · Netherlands

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres Calls for Security Council Expansion and Reform

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed support for the demand to expand the UN Security Council. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu conducted on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, Guterres described the Security Council as paralysed. He stated that…

2 sources · India

Who reported this

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

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

Putin Proposes New Grain Market and Insurance Mechanism at BRICS Summit

President Vladimir Putin proposed the creation of a new insurance mechanism and a collaborative grain market for BRICS member states during an outreach session at the BRICS Summit hosted by India. Putin urged the grouping to adopt a holistic approach to global challenges and…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · India · Italy

Who reported this

  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Diesel Infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop attacks on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, stating that these strikes are causing a global fuel shortage. Speaking during a visit to Ireland, Trump asserted that the diesel scarcity is a…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Norway · Ukraine

Who reported this

  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Saudi Arabia Pipeline Attack Threatens 4 Percent of Global Oil Supply

A drone attack on Saudi Arabia's primary east west oil pipeline has threatened to remove up to 4 percent of the global oil supply. The pipeline, which connects western oil fields to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea, was forced shut on Friday. Industry sources indicate that Yanbu…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Israel · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Houthi Capture of Bab al-Mandab Strait Escalates Regional Conflict and Threatens Global Trade

Iran backed Houthi rebels have seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, including the strategic port city of Mocha and Perim Island, cementing their hold on a vital shipping corridor linking Asia and Europe. The offensive has resulted in over 500 deaths and displaced…

development
11 sources across 9 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

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)
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

BRICS Nations Oppose Carbon Border Tax in New Delhi Declaration

BRICS countries issued a declaration in New Delhi stating that fossil fuels will continue to play an important role in energy security, which they described as a crucial foundation for social and economic development. The member nations explicitly opposed unilateral trade…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • 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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

BRICS Nations Adopt New Delhi Declaration to Boost Agriculture, Science, and Education

BRICS member countries have adopted the New Delhi Declaration, agreeing to several new initiatives focused on agricultural productivity, scientific research, and educational cooperation. A primary focus of the agreement is the establishment of the BRICS Agro-Inputs, Genetic…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • 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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

PISA Results Reveal Global Decline in Student Performance and Classroom Stability

Student scores in mathematics and reading have dropped in 37 of the 38 OECD countries. Since 2015, students aged 15 in the OECD have lost 22 points in mathematics and 27 points in reading, which is roughly equivalent to one school year of learning. In Spain, the decline is more…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Spain

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

India Hosts 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. The summit brings together leaders from 11 full member countries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud…

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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Leading AI Executives Call for Slowdown in Model Development

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has called for a reduction in the pace of artificial intelligence development to better manage existential and security risks. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Elon Musk, CEO of xAI, both expressed their agreement with Amodei on social media.…

development
22 sources across 15 countries

Who reported this

  • 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)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • 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
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • MS NOW United States · Left · Versant (spun off from NBCUniversal)
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

BRICS Nations Adopt New Delhi Declaration Amid Middle East Tensions and India China Thaw

The 11 member nations of the BRICS group unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The consensus was reached after intense diplomatic efforts by India to bridge divisions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates…

development
12 sources across 9 countries

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)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Houthi Expansion in Red Sea Threatens Global Oil Supply and Spikes Prices

Iran backed Houthi militants expanded their control over the Red Sea on Friday, seizing the strategic port city of Mokha in Yemen and threatening a critical route for Persian Gulf crude oil. This escalation comes as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains…

development
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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

PISA Results Reveal Global Decline in Mathematics Proficiency

Recent PISA study results indicate a significant decline in mathematics performance across multiple countries, including Mexico, Chile, and Germany. In Mexico, two out of three students fail to reach the minimum level of competence in mathematics. In Chile, the percentage of…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Chile · Germany

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

PM Modi Calls for UN Security Council Reform and Global South Empowerment at BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated at the BRICS Summit that reform of the United Nations Security Council can no longer be delayed. He called for text based negotiations on the issue to be linked to clear outcomes and a definite timeline. Modi emphasized that the Global South…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • 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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

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World Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

The world marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Friday, honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed in the strikes on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. In New York, ceremonies at Ground Zero included a moment of…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Colombia · Indonesia · South Africa

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • 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
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

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BRICS Nations Adopt Joint Declaration in New Delhi Summit

Leaders of the BRICS bloc adopted a joint declaration during their summit in New Delhi, focusing on financial autonomy, trade protections, and expanded cooperation. The member states unanimously condemned unilateral tariffs and trade restrictive measures, specifically rejecting…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · India · Argentina · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

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BRICS Leaders Adopt Joint Declaration in New Delhi Amid Regional Tensions

The BRICS group of emerging economies unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday during the 18th BRICS Summit in India. The joint statement expresses deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and calls for maximum restraint and a multilateral…

development
25 sources across 16 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

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)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • 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)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single 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.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening