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StandardCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
StandardCenter

New policy to apply to large overseas defence contracts in bid to secure UK jobs

The Chancellor and the Defence Secretary announced the policy on a visit to BAE Systems in Glasgow.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
2 sources

Who is covering this

The HillCenterSouth China Morning PostLeans right
Truth score 57
Centre 50%Right 50%
The HillCenter

Hegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to Philippines

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to assuage Southeast Asian partners this week that the U.S. is dedicated to its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and pitched a defense framework to guide cooperation in the next few years during...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Nexstar Media Group
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Corporate100%
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United States50%
Hong Kong50%
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Nexstar Media Group50%
Alibaba Group50%
Avg reliability76
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
4 sources

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The New York TimesLeftThe HillCenterThe IndependentCenterThe Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 66
Left 50%Centre 50%
The New York TimesLeft

Officials Back Trump’s Claim That Triumphal Arch Is Needed for National Security

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, submitted sworn statements to a federal court regarding the construction project. President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch would be a “generational...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Private50%
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United States75%
United Kingdom25%
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IAC25%
NY Times Company25%
Nexstar Media Group25%
Independent Digital News25%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
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Truth score: 66 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -25Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
3 sources

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The HillCenterThe Daily BeastLeftTimes of IndiaCenter
Truth score 60
Left 33%Centre 67%
The HillCenter

Trump blasts Democrats over Hegseth impeachment chatter

President Trump blasted Democrats Thursday over their ongoing calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom they see as one of their primary targets, if the party takes control of the House. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Nexstar Media Group
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United States67%
India33%
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IAC33%
Nexstar Media Group33%
Independent33%
Avg reliability69
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 11 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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New York PostRight
Truth score 361
Right 100%
New York PostRight

Trump Defends Pete Hegseth Amid Democratic Impeachment Push: ‘He’s a Great Warrior’

Trump sharply defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against Democratic impeachment threats, praising him as a "great warrior" who is the best at his post in years. #trump #hegseth #impeachment #democrats The New York Post is your...

Lean: Right VideoFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Avg reliability60
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

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Raw StoryLeft
Truth score 34Factuality: Mixed
Left 100%
Raw StoryLeft

'So odd': Questions fly as Hegseth team changes major 'misconduct' story on fired general

Elevated risk

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team abruptly changed its story overnight about a fired top general, after accusing him of leaking secrets and failing three lie-detector tests. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on X Thursday...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: Private
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Avg reliability55
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 55 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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New RepublicLeft
Truth score 39
Left 100%
New RepublicLeft

Hegseth Faith Adviser’s Disgusting Social Media Comments Exposed

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s senior religious adviser is just as bigoted as he is, if not more. CNN reported that Ryan Higgins, who has closely advised Hegseth since he assumed office, has used his social media platforms to spread...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Win McCormack
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United States100%
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Win McCormack100%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 39 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
25 sources

Who is covering this

PBS NewsHourLeans leftThe New York TimesLeftThe GuardianLeftThe Christian Science MonitorCenterCBS NewsLeans leftAxiosCenterCNBCCenterABC News (US)Leans leftThe Japan TimesCenterThe HillCenterAl Jazeera EnglishLeans leftNDTVCenterSouth China Morning PostLeans rightHindustan TimesCenterNew RepublicLeftThe Daily BeastLeftFox NewsRightTimes of IndiaCenterWashington ExaminerRightRaw StoryLeftRedStateRightRedditLeans leftBreitbart NewsRightZero HedgeRightRTRight
Truth score 875
Left 40%Centre 32%Right 28%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

Army Lt. Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Covered by 24 outlets: 10 lean left, 8 are centre, 6 lean right.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Corporate52%
Private28%
State-funded8%
Public broadcaster4%
Nonprofit trust4%
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United States68%
India12%
Russia4%
Qatar4%
United Kingdom4%
Media ownership
Independent15%
Nexstar Media Group8%
HT Media8%
RRPR Holding8%
Christian Science Publishing Society8%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share8%
Fact / opinion41/0
State media8%
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Truth score: 87 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 25 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 18 Risk: 8Sentiment: -37Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
2 sources

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The Japan TimesCenterThe Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 45Factuality: Mixed
Centre 50%Right 50%
The Japan TimesCenter

With China in mind, Japan eyes more realistic joint military exercises

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the commitment at a bilateral meeting this week.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Private50%
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Japan50%
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News2u Holdings50%
Avg reliability58
Low-credibility share50%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 58 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 50Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

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The Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 17Factuality: Low
Right 100%
The Epoch TimesRight

Defence Cannot Say Who Controls Cameras at Office Tower Set to House Army Staff

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

Petty Officer Rowan Davies competes in the NetWars International Services Cup at Defence Plaza in Sydney. (Courtesy of Department of Defence)

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Epoch Media Group
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Avg reliability35
Low-credibility share100%
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Truth score: 17 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 35 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
1 source

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OttawacitizenCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
OttawacitizenCenter

Defence workers' union questions pushback against event to honour Wainwright fire dead and injured

The Union of National Defence Employees organized a Canada-wide “Red Shirt” day on Oct. 23 to commemorate the four dead and 39 injured from the fire at CFB Wainwright.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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The GuardianLeft
Truth score 45
Left 100%
The GuardianLeft

Defence backed claim that social media footage of public servants could invite bullying

Official’s controversial September request for Senate hearing footage to not be shared on social media has been heavily criticised Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The secretary of the defence department...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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United Kingdom100%
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Scott Trust100%
Avg reliability85
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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BBC NewsCenter
Truth score 46
Centre 100%
BBC NewsCenter

Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence

The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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United Kingdom100%
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BBC (UK Government)100%
Avg reliability90
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 90 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Defence official asked minister for support to keep evidence off social media

The senior Defence official said she sought advice from a government minister over concerns about "vile" social media comments and their impact on the health of officials.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Australia100%
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
1 source

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Global NewsCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%
Global NewsCenter

Raptors defence clicking early in the season

RJ Barrett knows that the Toronto Raptors have been the toughest team to score on early in the NBA season, but he's a little scared to talk about it.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Corus Entertainment
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Canada100%
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Avg reliability75
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
2 sources

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BBC NewsCenterHindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 53
Centre 100%
BBC NewsCenter

US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict

Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Public broadcaster50%
Corporate50%
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India50%
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BBC (UK Government)50%
HT Media50%
Avg reliability81
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 53 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 81 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Scottish News Herald ScotlandNot rated
Truth score 34
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Scottish News Herald ScotlandNot rated

New rules on major defence contracts to prioritise UK jobs and skills

John Healey and Wes Streeting announce UK defence procurement reforms, requiring overseas contractors to invest in British jobs, skills and businesses.

Lean: Not rated Fact-focusedCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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euronews (English)Center
Truth score 431
Centre 100%
euronews (English)Center

Brussels hopes unspent defence loans may help plug Ukraine’s budget hole

Brussels hopes unspent defence loans may help plug Ukraine’s budget hole The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unspent SAFE defence loans, urging EU governments to use them for joint projects with Ukraine, which faces a €70bn...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: CorporateOwner: Alpac Capital
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Alpac Capital100%
Avg reliability80
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sky NewsLeans right
Truth score 431
Right 100%
Sky NewsLeans right

Budget: IFS 'grumpy' over defence funding

Institute for Fiscal Studies' director, Helen Miller, voiced concern that funding came from 'raiding reserves in future years'. Chancellor John Healey announced in the budget that the £4.7bn needed to fund the defence investment plan...

Lean: Leans right VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right
Truth score 411
Right 100%
South China Morning PostLeans right

FULL EVENT: Asean defence ministers’ talks welcome ceremony

Live coverage of arrivals and a welcoming ceremony at the 20th Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Cebu, Philippines. The ADMM-Plus brings together defence ministers from Asean’s 11 member states and eight dialogue partners:...

Lean: Leans right VideoFactuality: HighCountry: Hong KongFunding: CorporateOwner: Alibaba Group
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Corporate100%
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Hong Kong100%
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Alibaba Group100%
Avg reliability75
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 16 Amplification: 0

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Financial TimesCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
Financial TimesCenter

UK National Wealth Fund to invest in defence tech firm after Budget boost

Chancellor told taxpayer-funded body to increase focus on the defence industry in return for extra £15.4bn of capital

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Financial TimesCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
Financial TimesCenter

Healey criticised after raiding contingency funds for defence

Chancellor accused of kicking security ‘into the long grass’ by Labour chair of defence committee

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
1 source

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The HinduLeans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%
The HinduLeans left

Pixxel sets up US subsidiary to pursue defence and intelligence satellite contracts

The expansion builds on existing NASA and NRO engagements, positioning the space technology company to pursue wider federal government opportunities

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: PrivateOwner: The Hindu Group
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Avg reliability80
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
1 source

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BBC NewsCenter
Truth score 46
Centre 100%
BBC NewsCenter

Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray

The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Avg reliability90
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 90 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
1 source

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HuffPostLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%
HuffPostLeft

Wes Streeting Accused Of 'Ignoring' Critics Over Delays To Defence Spending Hike

Wes Streeting has been accused of “ignoring” widespread criticisms about the delays to the expected hike in defence spending. Chancellor John Healey used his Budget on Wednesday to confirm that he had plugged a £4.7 billion black hole...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: BuzzFeed Inc.
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Avg reliability65
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
1 source

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Sky NewsLeans right
Truth score 431
Right 100%
Sky NewsLeans right

Investment plan reveals military chiefs already banking on massive hike in defence spending

Sky's Deborah Haynes analyses the small print of a major defence investment plan and asks whether the numbers are already out of date following the Chancellor’s pledge to increase the defence budget faster. To get more from Deborah...

Lean: Leans right VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Technology
1 source

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Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 401
Centre 100%
Hindustan TimesCenter

From Drone Blueprints To Chipmaking: Inside Russia And China’s Growing Defence Ties

A new C4ADS report reveals how Russia and China have deepened their military and technological cooperation, extending beyond raw materials and components to drone designs, aerospace testing and joint research. Russian technical...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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Avg reliability72
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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South China Morning PostLeans right
Truth score 41
Right 100%
South China Morning PostLeans right

China accuses Philippines of setting up ‘obstacles’ to attending Asean defence meeting

China has accused the Philippines of setting up “numerous obstacles” to attending a meeting with defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and of violating “basic diplomatic protocols”. The row, which...

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: Hong KongFunding: CorporateOwner: Alibaba Group
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Alibaba Group100%
Avg reliability75
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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The Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 17Factuality: Low
Right 100%
The Epoch TimesRight

Australia Won’t Rule Out Visits by US Ships Carrying Nuclear Weapons: Defence

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

U.S. Navy officers stand guard aboard Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN-783) after the vessel docked at HMAS Stirling in Rockingham, Australia, on Feb. 26, 2025. (Colin Murty-Pool/Getty Images)

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Epoch Media Group
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Epoch Media Group100%
Avg reliability35
Low-credibility share100%
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Truth score: 17 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 35 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Globe and MailCenter
Truth score 44
Centre 100%
The Globe and MailCenter

Canada and UAE sign trade, defence and energy agreements

Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed a free trade deal that both countries have boasted about reaching in a record time of 47 days. The deal was one of a handful of trade and infrastructure agreements signed during the crown...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Woodbridge Company
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Avg reliability82
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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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