Articles:
Publications:

Jul. 11, 2026

Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94

Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94

Ken Bates, one of the most colourful and controversial figures in the history of English football, has died aged 94, Chelsea have announced. The club reported on Saturday afternoon that Bates had died peacefully in Monaco surrounded by his wife... Read more.

Media outlet

United Kingdom

The Guardian

Center-left

United Kingdom, London

Founded: 1959

Media owner

United Kingdom

The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group

United Kingdom

More on this topic

Global Times 3 hours ago
Turn on Transparency.
Sales of China-made ice cream, smoothie machines, pet-cooling mats surge amid heat waves in Europe
Owner: Chinese Government More info

Global Times

Gov't Propaganda
Owned By Chinese Government
Year Founded 2009
Website https://www.globaltimes.cn/
Domain Registration Year 2003
Access Type open
Publication Location China, Beijing
Owner Country China

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections let us know.

Marie Claire U.S. 2 hours ago
Turn on Transparency.
Sabrina Carpenter Ignores the Heatwave in a Fluffy Bucket Hat Paired With a Vintage Hermès Bag
Owner: Future PLC through Future US LLC More info

Marie Claire U.S.

Left-wing
Owned By Future PLC through Future US LLC
Year Founded 1994
Website https://www.marieclaire.com/
Domain Registration Year 1995
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, New York, New York
Owner Country United Kingdom

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections let us know.

The Guardian 2 hours ago
Turn on Transparency.
The Dark review – this gothic crime drama is so icily creepy it’s practically a heatwave antidote
Owner: The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group More info

The Guardian

Center-left
Owned By The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group
Year Founded 1959
Website theguardian.com
Domain Registration Year 1994
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United Kingdom, London
Owner Country United Kingdom

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections let us know.

More

More from The Guardian

The Guardian 4 hours ago
Turn on Transparency.
Lindsey Graham’s sudden death sends shockwaves through Congress as politicians mourn and mull his replacement – as it happened
Owner: The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group More info

The Guardian

Center-left
Owned By The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group
Year Founded 1959
Website theguardian.com
Domain Registration Year 1994
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United Kingdom, London
Owner Country United Kingdom

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections let us know.

The Guardian 4 hours ago
Turn on Transparency.
Two men die after going into sea to rescue children at County Durham beach
Owner: The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group More info

The Guardian

Center-left
Owned By The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group
Year Founded 1959
Website theguardian.com
Domain Registration Year 1994
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United Kingdom, London
Owner Country United Kingdom

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections let us know.

The Guardian 3 hours ago
Turn on Transparency.
Kranti Gaud makes history as India turn up heat on England in women’s Test
Owner: The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group More info

The Guardian

Center-left
Owned By The Scott Trust through Guardian Media Group
Year Founded 1959
Website theguardian.com
Domain Registration Year 1994
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United Kingdom, London
Owner Country United Kingdom

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections let us know.

More

Keep exploring Perspectify!

Create a free account and bring
more transparency to your news.

Already have an account? Log in.

Today's Media Watch

Your daily guide to the stories shaping media, journalism, and public trust.

Jul. 10, 2026
The Washington Post Joins Trump's Growing List of Media Lawsuit Losses
Neutral | Owner: The Poynter Institute for Media Studies

Poynter

Neutral
Owned By The Poynter Institute for Media Studies
Year Founded 1975
Website www.poynter.org
Domain Registration Year 1994
Access Type Open Access
Publication Location United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
Owner Country United States

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections let us know.

Jul. 10, 2026
Hackers Published Private Messages They Attribute to Journalist and Media Executive Ksenia Sobchak, Pointing to Supposed 'Agreements' Between Her Media Empire and Russian Officials
Neutral | Owner: Galina Timchenko

Meduza

Neutral
Owned By Galina Timchenko through Medusa Project, SIA
Year Founded 2014
Website https://meduza.io/
Domain Registration Year 2014
Access Type Open Access
Publication Location Latvia, Riga
Owner Country Russia

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections let us know.

Jul. 10, 2026
Greek Roma Activist's Magazine Aims to Showcase 'Unknown History'
Neutral | Owner: Balkan Investigative Reporting Network

Balkan Insight

Neutral
Owned By Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (Non-profit, Gordana Igric Founder)
Year Founded 2004
Website https://balkaninsight.com/
Domain Registration Year 2007
Access Type Hybrid Access
Publication Location Serbia, Belegrade
Owner Country Bosnia and Herzegovina

We welcome your feedback!
If you have comments or corrections let us know.

More Subscribe

Who Owns the Narrative?

See the impact of media framing through real-world case studies.

The EU-Mercosur

Free-trade agreements divide opinion. The EU-Mercosur deal sparked conflicting headlines, reflecting debates over prices, industry, environment, and self-sufficiency.

Read in full

COVID Vaccinations

This analysis of COVID vaccination coverage shows how ideology, ownership, and political framing shape media narratives, influencing both what we think and how we think.

Read in full

Greenland

This case study explores the Greenland acquisition scenario as a real-world media literacy stress test, revealing how ideology, ownership, and political framing shape the stories we consume.

Read in full
More

Learn About Our Fact-Based Transparency System

Our proprietary bias labels help you understand each outlet’s political orientation, editorial independence, and credibility based on factors like ownership, funding, affiliations, content, and media freedom. Learn more in the Perspectify FAQ.

Learn more