bd.nl media bias and reliability
bd.nl is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 49 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is bd.nl biased?
bd.nl 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 bd.nl left or right?
bd.nl is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is bd.nl reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for bd.nl. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What bd.nl has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with bd.nl’s own report linked underneath.
President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated exchange with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty during a Kennedy Center board call. A federal judge blocked attempts to add Trump's name to the building, a decision the Justice Department has appealed.
bd.nl reported it asTrump Threatens ‘Permanent Closure’ of Kennedy Center if His Name Does Not Appear on the Facade (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
Earl Charles Spencer claims King Charles sounded 'euphoric' and 'like a lottery winner' in a phone call shortly after Princess Diana's death in 1997. Buckingham Palace has responded, stating that grief can affect memory.
bd.nl reported it as‘Like a Lottery Winner’: Diana’s Brother Claims Charles Reacted ‘Elatedly’ to Her Death (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
Russia's Defense Ministry awarded a ship captain a medal for firing signal flares at a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. Moscow stated the action prevented a provocation, while Denmark reported the helicopter was on a routine mission and the ship made no attempt to communicate before firing.
bd.nl reported it asRussia Honors Commander Who Fired Flares at ‘Provocative’ Danish Army Helicopter (opens bd.nl 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.
bd.nl reported it asUS Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to Combat High Inflation, First Increase in over 3 Years (opens bd.nl 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'.
bd.nl reported it asEU Announces Ban on Social Media for Children Under 13 (opens bd.nl 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.
bd.nl reported it asFinneas and Other Artists Pull Off Ed Sheeran Tour in Solidarity with Macklemore (opens bd.nl 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.
bd.nl reported it asThe EU Needs Answers Regarding Ukraine, High Interest Rates, and Energy Prices; What Will the EU Boss Present Tomorrow? (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
bd.nl reported it asSearch for Missing Indonesian Passenger Ship, More than 240 People on Board (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
bd.nl reported it asSaudi Arabia Shuts Down Crucial Pipeline After Drone Attack From Iraq: Oil Price Could Rise Further (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
Tens of thousands of people marched through Amsterdam on 12 September 2026, calling for government action on climate change. Organisers presented demands to the climate minister, who announced no new measures.
bd.nl reported it asThousands of People at Climate March, Organizations Urge Cabinet to Take Action: ‘With This Policy, We Will Not Meet the Goals’ (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has indicated the company is open to slowing the pace of artificial intelligence development. This consideration comes amid increasing concerns about AI safety and the potential for advanced systems to escape human control.
bd.nl reported it asOpenAI Says It Is Open to a Delay in AI Development (opens bd.nl 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.
bd.nl reported it asJimmy Kimmel Moves Interview with Politician Talarico to YouTube After Threats (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
Eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, were closed on 7 September due to ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. The transport ministry reported 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations.
bd.nl reported it asVolcano in Indonesia Erupts: Dutch Stranded, Crown Princess Victoria Threatens to Miss Harald's Funeral (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
The Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on September 4-5, 2026, with an ash column observed by satellite. Loud booms were heard up to 150km away, and Indonesian authorities placed the volcano under Alert Level III, prohibiting access within a 3km radius.
bd.nl reported it asVolcano in Indonesia Erupts: Dutch Stranded, Crown Princess Victoria Threatens to Miss Harald's Funeral (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
bd.nl reported it asZelensky Does Not Expect a Quick End to the War After Consultation with US Envoys: ‘Air Defense Needed This Winter’ (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, according to exit polls. This marks the first time a far-right party has achieved such a result in modern German history, though it is unclear if the AfD can form a government alone.
bd.nl reported it asRadical Right-Wing Party AfD Heads for Landslide Victory in German State Election (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
bd.nl reported it asKushner and Witkoff Talk with Putin and Zelensky for Hours, but an Agreement Is Still a Long Way Off. (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has denied his government received extraordinary warnings before the mass entry of approximately 72,000 migrants into Ceuta from Morocco. While acknowledging intelligence failures, he dismissed claims of prior specific alerts about the scale of the influx.
bd.nl reported it asNo Proof that Morocco Was Behind the Storming of Ceuta, but Spain Is Critical of Border Police and Ministers (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
A mass shooting at Washington Park in Chicago resulted in one fatality and 13 injuries. The incident occurred while police were present to disperse a large gathering. Authorities are seeking information to identify the perpetrator.
bd.nl reported it asJan G. Was the Target of a Shooting in Overasselt; He Worked with Bolle Jos. (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
A military judge has ruled that confessions made by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to FBI agents in 2007 are inadmissible in his death penalty case. The judge cited psychological conditioning and coercion, and a failure to inform Mohammed of his rights.
bd.nl reported it asJudge Declares Confession of Alleged ‘Mastermind’ of 9/11 Attacks Invalid Due to Torture (opens bd.nl in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed bd.nl. We asked on 4 September 2026.
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.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for bd.nl.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Netherlands
- Official site
- bd.nl
- Seen publishing on
- bd.nl
- 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
- 49
- Reports listed
- 50
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
50 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. bd.nl has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 49 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of bd.nl: its report arrived a median of 27 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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