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Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

Pirates could use the boat as a “mother ship” for attacks on commercial vessels. Covered by 8 outlets: 3 lean left, 3 are centre, 2 lean right.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: NPR (Nonprofit)
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Corporate64%
Private27%
Public broadcaster9%
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India45%
United States36%
Hong Kong9%
United Kingdom9%
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Independent36%
Walt Disney Company9%
Washington Examiner9%
Alibaba Group9%
Living Media9%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion17/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 84 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 11 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 43 Risk: 0Sentiment: -29Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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Times of IndiaCenter
Truth score 38
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Times of IndiaCenter

The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransom

On April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom demanded for their release, which created a tense situation. Somali security forces intervened in...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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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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Johnny Depp Says He’d Return as Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’ for Only One Reason: ‘I Want to Send Them Off on a Better Note’

Johnny Depp is finally sounding off about the possibility of returning as Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean 6.” Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on his “Ebenezer” press tour, the Oscar nominee stopped short of confirming he...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Corporate100%
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United States50%
United Kingdom33%
India17%
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Independent50%
Penske Media Corporation33%
Ziff Davis17%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion7/0
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Truth score: 70 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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QuartzLeans left
Truth score 40
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20 most expensive movies ever made, from The Amazing Spider-Man to Pirates of the Caribbean

From Cleopatra to Pirates of the Caribbean, see what the 20 priciest films ever made cost and how much they earned at the box office.

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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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Referee accidentally fractures college football player's leg

A referee accidentally fractures a college football player's leg during a bizarre incident in the first half of East Carolina Pirates' win against Temple Owls. A referee slipped and fell into an East Carolina player, which led to him...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Public broadcaster33%
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United States67%
United Kingdom33%
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Newsweek Media Group33%
Breitbart News Network33%
BBC (UK Government)33%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
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Daily MailCenter

College football star rushed to hospital with horrifying injury caused by the referee

The East Carolina Pirates beat Temple 17-9 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, but it was an incident between plays that is making headlines - and for all the wrong reasons.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped

A historian says that colonial-era documents suggest the "King of the Pirates" and his violent crew got an assist from Thomas Jones, the namesake of Jones Beach. An amateur historian has found clues linking the namesake for New York's...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Corporate50%
Not recorded33%
Private17%
Countries
United States83%
Canada17%
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Bangor Publishing Co.17%
Independent17%
Walt Disney Company17%
Paramount Global17%
WGRZ17%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion6/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 72 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
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DynamicbusinessCenter
Truth score 38
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DynamicbusinessCenter

Pronto Pilates to give 500 local heroes a full year of reformer Pilates

Nurses, carers, teachers, volunteers and everyday people who give so much to their communities are among those being nominated.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Australia100%
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Independent100%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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Entertainment
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VarietyLeans left
Truth score 42
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Lucy Liu’s ‘The Pirate Queen’ Expands With Graphic Novel, New Game and International Tour as Creator Eloise Singer Joins BAFTA Breakthrough Cohort (EXCLUSIVE)

Lucy Liu and Eloise Singer are preparing to take “The Pirate Queen: No Safe Waters,” their immersive experience about Chinese pirate leader Cheng Shih, on an international tour next year, Singer tells Variety. The pair have also...

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Penske Media Corporation100%
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 16 Amplification: 0

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Fox NewsRight
Truth score 38
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Bodycam shows marina shootout with sailboat pirate in wealthy seaside resort town

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Bodycam video captures the intense shootout between Newport, Rhode Island, police and a suspected thief who allegedly stole a sailboat from New Jersey.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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Fox Corporation100%
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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: 8 Amplification: 0

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MetroCenter
Truth score 38
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MetroCenter

David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell’s Treasure Island ‘redefines the pirate genre’

One of literature's most classic tales is being retold.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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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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TMZNo political lean
Truth score 34
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TMZNo political lean

TMZ Staff's Must-See Halloween 2026 Costumes

Our TMZ staff busted their best costumes out of the back room for this Halloween ... check out all the best looks from a year full of memorable pop culture moments. Eric went the spooky route this Halloween as Pirate Clark from the horror flick…

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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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GamesradarCenter
Truth score 38
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GamesradarCenter

As GTA 6 looms, Fortnite offers almost unlimited free skins for 14 days to extremely lucky players

Fortnite's Pirate Shop Access is almost too good to be true... and it's probably going to have thousands of players grinding all season for it

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: 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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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PolygonNo political lean
Truth score 34
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PolygonNo political lean

Fortnite Chapter 7 mini season start time

Here's what time Fortnite maintenance for the Chapter 7 mini season starts and ends, in your time zone.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Medium Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 552
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GameSpotCenter

Everything New In Fortnite Treasure Hunters Mini-Season

One Piece is taking over Fortnite for the next month as part of the game's now-annual November mini-season, which swaps out the current Battle Royale island for a smaller new pirate-themed one. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fandom Inc.
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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Independent33%
Fandom Inc.33%
Ziff Davis33%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion21/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 55 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 5Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter

UFC champion Makhachev confirms retirement plans

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says his next fight will be "one of the last" of his illustrious career. Islam Makhachev, the No. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 4 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate60%
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United States60%
United Kingdom20%
Qatar20%
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Walt Disney Company20%
Google News20%
BBC (UK Government)20%
Independent20%
Qatar Government20%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media20%
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Truth score: 68 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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