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Travel
1 source

Who is covering this

The Kyiv IndependentLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Power outages hit Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast, explosions reported in Ufa amid drone alerts

Earlier on Oct. 31, Bashkortostan authorities declared a drone threat across the republic and imposed temporary flight restrictions at Ufa Airport, according to Russian media.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Nonprofit100%
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Ukraine100%
Media ownership
Independent (Crowdfunded)100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 38%38%Centre 38%38%Right 25%25%
BBC NewsCenter

Ukraine's 'deep outrage' after Russia's international ice hockey ban ended

The Court of Arbitration for Sport overturns the ban on Russia by ice hockey's global governing body. Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned IIHF decisions that excluded Russia from events in the 2026-27 season. Covered by 8 outlets:...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Funding
Corporate38%
Public broadcaster25%
State-funded25%
Nonprofit12%
Countries
Canada38%
Qatar12%
Ukraine12%
Russia12%
United Kingdom12%
Media ownership
Independent12%
Qatar Government12%
Independent (Crowdfunded)12%
Russian Government12%
BBC (UK Government)12%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share12%
Fact / opinion8/0
State media25%
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Truth score: 76 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 8 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 20 Risk: 12Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Left 33%33%Centre 67%67%
India TodayCenter

Russia's top independent newspaper shuts down, blames pressure from authorities

Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Living Media
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Corporate100%
Countries
United States67%
India33%
Media ownership
Independent33%
Google News33%
Living Media33%
Avg reliability66
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 66 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
1 source

Who is covering this

The Kyiv IndependentLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Russia's legal siege over assets continues, costing Euroclear hundreds of millions of euros in 2026

Euroclear is facing "multiple proceedings in Russian courts," including a case launched by the Russian Central Bank that seeks to challenge the immobilization of its assets.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Nonprofit100%
Countries
Ukraine100%
Media ownership
Independent (Crowdfunded)100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

Who is covering this

Foreign PolicyCenter
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
Foreign PolicyCenter

Russia’s Next Mobilization Is Already Happening

With military recruitment falling short, the Kremlin has switched to stealth and coercion.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Graham Holdings
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Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
Graham Holdings100%
Avg reliability85
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
1 source

Who is covering this

Daily ExpressLeans right
Truth score 37
Right 100%100%
Daily ExpressLeans right

Russia's horror threat to strike UK as WW3 map shows 5 locations obliterated

A shocking map has revealed which areas of the country Putin could target.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
Media ownership
Independent100%
Avg reliability62
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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1 source

Who is covering this

ReutersCenter
Truth score 47
Centre 100%100%
ReutersCenter

Russia's Rusal agrees bauxite, alumina joint ventures to tap big deposit in Ghana

Russia's Rusal agrees bauxite, alumina joint ventures to tap big deposit in Ghana Reuters

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
Media ownership
Thomson Reuters100%
Avg reliability92
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 92 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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1 source

Who is covering this

Foreign PolicyCenter
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
Foreign PolicyCenter

Has Russia’s Influence in Africa Peaked?

Moscow’s role across the continent has become increasingly controversial.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Graham Holdings
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
Graham Holdings100%
Avg reliability85
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Centre 50%50%Right 50%50%
The Wall Street JournalLeans right

The Troubled History of Russia’s Anti-Plague Institute

The lab in Siberia where a biologist who recently died of a mysterious pneumonia worked has been cited multiple times for safety violations.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
News Corp50%
Google News50%
Avg reliability80
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

How we score

Politics
1 source

Who is covering this

The Kyiv IndependentLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Fact check: Inside Russia's campaign to undermine France's pro-Ukraine candidates

With the French presidential election months away, Russia's disinformation machine works to ensure no pro-Ukraine candidate enters the Elysee Palace. Viginum, the French agency that counters foreign interference, has already detected...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Nonprofit100%
Countries
Ukraine100%
Media ownership
Independent (Crowdfunded)100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

Who is covering this

FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter
Truth score 34
Centre 100%100%
FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter

Star Wars: Has Russia's war with Ukraine gone intergalactic?

State-funded media

Russian made an unprecedented combative move this month as one of its military satellites, the Cosmos-2612, encroached upon the orbit of Ukrainian commercial satellite, Iceye-X36, in behaviour deemed "threatening" by the US State...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: State-fundedState media
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Funding
State-funded100%
Countries
France100%
Media ownership
FRANCE 24 English100%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media100%
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

Who is covering this

The Kyiv IndependentLeans left
Truth score 422
Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Tsikhanouskaya on how Russia’s closest ally is playing the US

As Russia’s closest ally, what role does Belarus play in the war against Ukraine? Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns that as long as dictator Alexander Lukashenko remains in power, Belarus will continue to serve...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Nonprofit100%
Countries
Ukraine100%
Media ownership
Independent (Crowdfunded)100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

Who is covering this

FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter
Truth score 341
Centre 100%100%
FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter

Tunisians drawn into Russia's war in Ukraine

Possible propagandaState-funded media

In tonight's edition, concern is growing in Tunisia as the families of several men who travelled to Russia for work or study are still searching for an answer about the fate of their loved ones forcibly conscripted to the war in...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: State-fundedState media
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
State-funded100%
Countries
France100%
Media ownership
FRANCE 24 English100%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media100%
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 100 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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1 source

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The Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%100%
The Daily BeastLeft

Rare Jewel From Russia’s Last Dynasty Set to Fetch a Fortune

Sotheby’s A rare jewel said to belong to the last Russian royal family is expected to sell for over $2 million as a Cartier cuff. The piece is part of a Sotheby’s auction in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 11. The Romanov Sapphire,...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: IAC
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
IAC100%
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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Defense and Security
1 source

Who is covering this

The Kyiv IndependentLeans left
Truth score 421
Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Why Trump misunderstands Russia’s war

"Trump and his whole team do not seem to understand the real reasons behind the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine," said Danylo Mokryk, a Kyiv Independent journalist. ⠀ "They think that they can make big money by making some form...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Nonprofit100%
Countries
Ukraine100%
Media ownership
Independent (Crowdfunded)100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
2 sources

Who is covering this

Global NewsCenterBrandonsunCenter
Truth score 50
Centre 100%100%
Global NewsCenter

Hockey Canada seeks clarity on Russia’s return

Hockey Canada is seeking clarity on Russia's potential return to the world junior hockey championship, which begins in less than two months in Edmonton and Red Deer.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Corus Entertainment
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
Canada100%
Media ownership
Independent50%
Corus Entertainment50%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 50 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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2 sources
Truth score 592
Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%
The EconomistCenter

How important is China for Russia's war in Ukraine?

Russia and China have been growing closer. Since Vladimir Putin annexed Crimea, Russia’s president has leaned on Beijing to fund the war in Ukraine and blunt the effect of Western sanctions. But their friendship has limits. The...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: PrivateOwner: Economist Group
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Funding
Private50%
Corporate50%
Countries
United Kingdom50%
United States50%
Media ownership
Economist Group50%
Comcast50%
Avg reliability84
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 84 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Ukraine destroys Iskander-M missile launcher in Russia's Kursk Oblast, General Staff says

Ukraine's military also reported strikes on Russian ammunition depots in the occupied parts of Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Luhansk oblasts.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Nonprofit100%
Countries
Ukraine100%
Media ownership
Independent (Crowdfunded)100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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1 source

Who is covering this

New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%100%
New York PostRight

Ukrainians recount torture at hands of Russia’s sadistic ‘Dr. Evil’: ‘You can’t call him a human being’

"He kicked us and hit us with a baton and a stun gun. He knows where it hurts the most, and he deliberately strikes you right there," one PoW said.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
News Corp100%
Avg reliability60
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
1 source

Who is covering this

DW NewsCenter
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
DW NewsCenter

US moves to lift sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet could undermine Western pressure on Moscow and help fund its war in Ukraine.

The US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude oil that is not subject to sanctions.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Public broadcaster100%
Countries
Germany100%
Media ownership
German Government100%
Avg reliability85
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

How we score

Centre 100%100%
ReutersCenter

Japan demands release of national in meeting with Russia's Lavrov

The rare high-level meeting between the two countries came amid strained ties over Ukraine and a long-running territorial dispute. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
India33%
United Kingdom33%
Japan33%
Media ownership
Living Media33%
Thomson Reuters33%
News2u Holdings33%
Avg reliability81
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 81 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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1 source

Who is covering this

ReutersCenter
Truth score 47
Centre 100%100%
ReutersCenter

Lavrov says Zelenskiy comments are unhelpful, Russia's position is unchanged

Lavrov says Zelenskiy comments are unhelpful, Russia's position is unchanged Reuters

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
Media ownership
Thomson Reuters100%
Avg reliability92
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 92 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

How we score

Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Ukraine sanctions companies, individuals linked to Russia's Rassvet satellite system, shadow fleet

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed decrees on Oct. 30 imposing sanctions on 10 companies and 19 Russian citizens involved in developing the Rassvet satellite system, as well as 39 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet, according to a...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Nonprofit100%
Countries
Ukraine100%
Media ownership
Independent (Crowdfunded)100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

Who is covering this

Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 401
Centre 100%100%
Hindustan TimesCenter

'Feeding The Crocodile'? Kallas' Stark Warning Against Appeasement As Russia's €210bn Remains Frozen

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned against pressuring Ukraine to surrender territory during remarks in Montreal on October 30. She argued that divisions between Washington and Europe benefited Vladimir Putin and called for...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
India100%
Media ownership
HT Media100%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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

How we score

Left 38%38%Centre 50%50%Right 12%12%
BBC NewsCenter

G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister

European foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Sergei Lavrov at the summit being held in Atlanta. A photocall of foreign ministers was cancelled by the US after the UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and other European...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Corporate75%
Public broadcaster12%
Nonprofit12%
Countries
United Kingdom25%
United States25%
India25%
Ukraine12%
Australia12%
Media ownership
Independent25%
BBC (UK Government)12%
Comcast12%
Independent (Crowdfunded)12%
Nine Entertainment12%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion8/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 81 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 8 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

How we score

Left 38%38%Centre 50%50%Right 12%12%
BBC NewsCenter

They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities

Journalists at the fiercely independent Novaya Gazeta, whose co-founder received the Nobel Peace Prize, said the government had orchestrated its demise. Novaya Gazeta, Russia’s last independent newspaper and one of its most well-known,...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Corporate44%
Private19%
Public broadcaster12%
State-funded12%
Nonprofit trust6%
Countries
United States25%
United Kingdom19%
India12%
France12%
Qatar6%
Media ownership
Independent21%
Economist Group7%
HT Media7%
FRANCE 24 English7%
Qatar Government7%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion21/0
State media12%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 16 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 0Sentiment: -24Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

How we score

Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%
The New York TimesLeft

Newly Freed American Describes His Years in Russian Prison

Stephen James Hubbard, the retired teacher arrested soon after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, said he sometimes lost hope. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Funding
Private50%
Public broadcaster25%
Corporate25%
Countries
United States50%
United Kingdom25%
Germany25%
Media ownership
Independent Digital News25%
NY Times Company25%
Independent25%
German Government25%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -12Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

How we score

Centre 33%33%Right 67%67%
The EconomistCenter

Should the world fear Trump-Putin-Xi collusion?

The United States on Thursday banned all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices destined for the US market, just weeks before US President Donald Trump is due to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: PrivateOwner: Economist Group
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Corporate67%
Private33%
Countries
United Kingdom67%
Hong Kong33%
Media ownership
Alibaba Group33%
Economist Group33%
Independent33%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

How we score

Left 27%27%Centre 40%40%Right 33%33%
The Wall Street JournalLeans right

Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refinery, Ending Pause and Defying Trump

The strike ends a two-week halt in refinery attacks that came amid pressure from the U.S. Covered by 12 outlets: 4 lean left, 3 are centre, 4 lean right, 1 are not rated.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
  • Global News Black smoke engulfs skies across Russia after reported Ukrainian drone strikes oil refineries

    Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russia’s energy production with drone strikes on three oil refineries and one gas-chemical complex, according to Russian authorities. The attacks come after the Kremlin said U.S....

    Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Corus Entertainment
  • The Epoch Times Ukrainian Drone Strike Sets Major Russian Oil Refinery Ablaze

    Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak attends a session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 4, 2026. (Anastasia Barashkova/Reuters)

    Low reliability sourceElevated risk
    Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Epoch Media Group
  • ABC News (US) Fires spotted at Russian oil refinery after reported Ukrainian strikes

    Ukraine attacked three Russian oil refineries and a gas chemical complex early Friday morning, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. He claimed there was only "minor damage" to one plant and...

    Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
  • Reuters Smoke rises above Russian oil refinery

    Plumes of black smoke were seen rising over Russia's Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery following a reported Ukrainian drone attack in the Samara region. #oil #russia #ukraine #war #oilrefinery 👉 Subscribe:...

    Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Corporate62%
Private19%
State-funded12%
Nonprofit6%
Countries
United States38%
India19%
Canada12%
Ukraine6%
Israel6%
Media ownership
Independent27%
Independent (Crowdfunded)7%
Living Media7%
Jerusalem Post Group7%
News Corp7%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share20%
Fact / opinion22/0
State media12%
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Truth score: 84 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 16 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 11 Risk: 20Sentiment: -86Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

How we score

Left 32%32%Centre 63%63%Right 5%5%
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Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 14, officials say

At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy. At least 13 people died and five were injured when a Russian drone hit a platform at Dnipro station as a train waited there....

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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