Ara.cat media bias and reliability
Ara.cat is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 89 published stories of ours.
The short answers
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Ara.cat 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.
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Ara.cat is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Ara.cat reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Ara.cat. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Ara.cat has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Ara.cat’s own report linked underneath.
Mexican security forces have arrested Francisco Javier “N”, alias “El Trompas”, the man accused of murdering Spanish student Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera. The 21-year-old was attacked near a medicinal plant fair in Cuautla, Morelos, and died from her wounds. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible robbery.
Ara.cat reported it asThe Alleged Perpetrator of the Murder of the Spanish Student in Mexico Is Arrested (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
Ara.cat reported it asThe Planet Is Depleting Its Freshwater Reserves (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
Ara.cat reported it asTrump Threatens to "Cut Off Trade Relations" with the EU if It Partners with Canada (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
Ara.cat reported it asThe United States Will Send Israel One of the Largest Ammunition Packages in Recent Years (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
Ara.cat reported it asThe Fed Raises Interest Rates and Its President Is in a Clash with Trump (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Ara.cat reported it asThe US Admits for the First Time to Having Deployed Weapons in Outer Space (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
Ara.cat reported it asThe US Admits for the First Time to Having Deployed Weapons in Outer Space (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
Ara.cat reported it asBrussels Will Ban Access to Social Networks for Children Under 13 (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Ara.cat reported it asEd Sheeran Cancels US Tour After Expelling Macklemore for His Pro-Palestinian Comments (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
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.
Ara.cat reported it asVon Der Leyen Delivers the Most Anticipated Speech (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
Ara.cat reported it asThe US Supreme Court Stops Trump's Attempt to Restrict Mail-in Voting in the Legislatures (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced that an explosive device was found on a drone shot down over Lithuania and has been neutralized. The drone had entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was downed by Italian fighter jets.
Ara.cat reported it asNATO Fighters Shoot Down a Drone in Lithuanian Airspace (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
Sweden is holding its national, regional, and municipal elections on Sunday, with a record 3.6 million people voting early. Opinion polls suggest a victory for the Social Democrats, though the race is tight.
Ara.cat reported it asWhy Is the Far Right the Party that Is Falling the Most in Sweden? (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
An Israeli soldier shot a Palestinian man in the leg during a confrontation over grazing land in the West Bank. Eyewitnesses claim settlers initiated the conflict, leading to Israeli forces firing on villagers. The IDF confirmed a soldier fired and has launched an investigation.
Ara.cat reported it asIsrael Is Implementing a "Project to Eliminate" Palestinians in the West Bank, Warns an Israeli NGO (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
A 21-year-old Spanish student, Claudia Tacoronte, was murdered in Mexico on Saturday, September 12. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Álvarez has called for justice and a full investigation, with Mexican authorities examining the case under the protocol for femicide.
Ara.cat reported it asSpanish Exchange Student Murdered in Mexico (opens Ara.cat 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.
Ara.cat reported it asTrump Absent From 25th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11 in New York (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
The Venice Film Festival has added 'NAZA,' a documentary directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to its main competition. The film, produced by The Guardian and filmmakers behind 'The Zone of Interest,' examines the civilian impact of the Israel-Hamas war.
Ara.cat reported it asThe Horror of the Gaza Genocide Shakes Venice (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
Ara.cat reported it asThe Price of Oil Exceeds $102 (opens Ara.cat 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.
Ara.cat reported it asApple Also Signs up for Foldable Phones (opens Ara.cat 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.
Ara.cat reported it asApple Also Signs up for Foldable Phones (opens Ara.cat in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
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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
- 89
- Reports listed
- 89
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
89 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. Ara.cat has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 89 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Ara.cat’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 26 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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