Misinfo Radar
Signals worth a closer look: weak sources, fact-checks, state media, copy-paste campaigns.
Russia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressure
C 100%
Attention level: Moderate (3 sources)
- State media 33% confidence: high Share of outlets on this story that are state-affiliated.
- Headline mismatch 2 of 3 confidence: low
Articles whose headline says something its own description does not.
- The Economist: The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper
Novaya Gazeta is closing after being placed on a state enemies list - Hindustan Times: The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper
Novaya Gazeta is closing after being placed on a state enemies list
- The Economist: The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper
Every outlet on this story
| Outlet | Lean | Reliability | Country | Articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Times | Center | 72 High | IN | 1 |
| FRANCE 24 English State media | Center | 82 High | FR | 1 |
| The Economist | Center | 88 Very high | GB | 1 |
How this was worked out
The radar does not decide what is true. It lists signals that deserve a closer look, each with its evidence: who covers the story and how they are rated, matching fact-checks, state media, copy-paste campaigns, and headlines that are sensational or do not match their own description.
How INDB scores stories · Data: stories INDB grouped from the outlets on the sources page.