aftenbladet.no media bias and reliability
aftenbladet.no is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 16 published stories of ours.
The short answers
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aftenbladet.no is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is aftenbladet.no left or right?
aftenbladet.no is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is aftenbladet.no reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for aftenbladet.no. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What aftenbladet.no has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with aftenbladet.no’s own report linked underneath.
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
aftenbladet.no reported it asVon Der Leyen Wants a European Security Council – and Closer Cooperation with Norway (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had travelled on a train that passed through the area shortly before the attack, according to reports. Poland's Prime Minister warned of intensified Russian attacks.
aftenbladet.no reported it asLabour Party State Secretary on Train that Was Evacuated in Ukraine: – Arrived on Schedule (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
aftenbladet.no reported it asUS Marks 25 Years Since Al-Qaeda Attacks on September 11 (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on ABC due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pressure. The interview will instead be posted on YouTube. The decision comes amid a broader dispute between ABC's parent company, Disney, and the FCC over broadcast licenses.
aftenbladet.no reported it asKimmel: Not Airing Interview with Democrat on TV Due to Pressure From US Media Watchdog (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
aftenbladet.no reported it asApple Launches Foldable iPhone (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
aftenbladet.no reported it asApple Launches Foldable iPhone (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
aftenbladet.no reported it asUS Attacks Iranian Tanker Near Kharg, According to Iranian News Agency (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
aftenbladet.no reported it asUS Attacks Iranian Tanker Near Kharg, According to Iranian News Agency (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
aftenbladet.no reported it asTyskland Mener Russland Sto Bak Forsøk På Droneangrep – Stenger Russisk Konsulat (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
King Harald's coffin was transported from the National Hospital to the Royal Palace in Oslo on Friday evening. Thousands of people lined the streets to witness the procession, which was accompanied by the royal family. The coffin will remain at the palace until the funeral.
aftenbladet.no reported it asThe King's Bier Is Carried Into the Gates of the Palace (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom after six years in the US, but will not resume their roles as working royals. Their children will attend British schools from September, and King Charles III was informed of the decision on 16 August 2026.
aftenbladet.no reported it asBritiske Medier: Prins Harry Og Meghan Flytter Tilbake Til Storbritannia (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
A wildfire in Belgium’s High Fens nature reserve burned over 27 square kilometres on 15 August 2026, forcing 600 residents to evacuate. Over 250 emergency personnel, including firefighters from Belgium and Germany, were deployed, with EU assistance from Sweden, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.
aftenbladet.no reported it asNorway Offers Firefighting Helicopters to Belgium (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor and former Bush adviser, is the early frontrunner to replace outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, though multiple sources say the selection process remains open. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles met Jennings at a Washington steakhouse, but other names, including Natalie Harp, are also under consideration.
aftenbladet.no reported it asDonald Trump's Press Secretary Is Leaving at the End of the Month (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Three men were injured in a shooting in Holbæk, Denmark, on 9 August 2026. Police believe the incident stems from a criminal gang feud and are searching for suspects who fled in a white car. No life-threatening injuries were reported.
aftenbladet.no reported it asTre Skadet I Skyting I Danmark – All Utenfor Livsfare (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a hearing on COVID-19 origins. The resolution, opposed by all Democrats, was sent to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for potential prosecution.
aftenbladet.no reported it asFauci Is Held in Contempt of Congress (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Serbia's football association withdrew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, joining European opposition after FIFA's failed $4.2 billion tournament stake sale. The reversal came 70 days after Serbia initially backed Infantino, with the association calling for new leadership to restore trust in global football governance.
aftenbladet.no reported it asInfantino Gir Seg Ikke – Kom Ut Fra Krisemøte Med Beklagelse Og Brusselsel (opens aftenbladet.no in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed aftenbladet.no. We asked on 6 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Norway
- Official site
- aftenbladet.no
- Seen publishing on
- aftenbladet.no
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 16
- Reports listed
- 16
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
16 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. aftenbladet.no has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 16 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of aftenbladet.no: its report arrived a median of 30 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 17 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
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