derwesten.de media bias and reliability
Ad Fontes Media places derwesten.de in the centre. We have seen it on 68 published stories of ours.
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Is derwesten.de left or right?
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Is derwesten.de reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for derwesten.de are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What derwesten.de has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with derwesten.de’s own report linked underneath.
German General Carsten Breuer has been elected as the new chair of NATO's Military Committee. The election, held in Copenhagen on 19 September 2026, saw Breuer succeed Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. Breuer is expected to take up the role in mid-2027.
derwesten.de reported it asFor the First Time in 20 Years: German General Becomes New NATO Boss (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
derwesten.de reported it asSurprising Turn in Trump's Turn – Greenland Remains Danish (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
CDU Secretary General Franziska Hoppermann has put forward specific figures for proposed fuel price relief, suggesting a reduction of 21, 23, or 25 cents per litre. She indicated these measures could be implemented at the start of October, following discussions with federal states.
derwesten.de reported it as25 Cent Discount at the Pump: This Means the CDU Plan for Motorists (opens derwesten.de 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.
derwesten.de reported it asBecause of Canada's Plan: Trump Threatens the EU with Trade War - "Embracing Act" (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz campaigned for the Berlin CDU alongside candidate Stefan Evers. He addressed approximately 150 party members at the CDU headquarters, speaking about federal politics and praising Evers. The event was held behind closed doors.
derwesten.de reported it asDespite Bragging Rumors: 8 CDU Country Chiefs Face Merz (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
derwesten.de reported it asTrump Out of Hand Again – Now He's Talking About "Sick Conspiracy Against AI" (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
derwesten.de reported it asTrump Out of Hand Again – Now He's Talking About "Sick Conspiracy Against AI" (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
A Pentagon inspector general's report has detailed the financial and material costs of the Iran war, estimating expenses at $33.4 billion as of June 29. The report also highlighted significant damage to U.S. bases and aircraft, alongside strategic inventory shortfalls for munitions.
derwesten.de reported it as"Scotshot in Pieces": Trump Is Expensive to Stand up for War – Iran Can only Laugh (opens derwesten.de 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.
derwesten.de reported it asWeapons Stationed in Space - Trump-USA Provides First Insights (opens derwesten.de 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.
derwesten.de reported it asWeapons Stationed in Space - Trump-USA Provides First Insights (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
CDU Secretary General Franziska Hoppermann has put forward specific figures for proposed fuel price relief, suggesting a reduction of 21, 23, or 25 cents per litre. She indicated these measures could be implemented at the start of October, following discussions with federal states.
derwesten.de reported it asChancellor Merz Plans New Discharges for Fuel Prices (opens derwesten.de 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.
derwesten.de reported it asAlarm at the NATO East Face: Fighting Jets Bring Drone over Lithuania From the Sky (opens derwesten.de 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.
derwesten.de reported it asDrama in Indonesia: 243 People on Board – Ferry Disappeared without a Trace in the Storm (opens derwesten.de 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.
derwesten.de reported it asOil Crisis Is Getting Worse: Huthi Rebels Conquer Important Islands ++ Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Pipeline (opens derwesten.de 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.
derwesten.de reported it asApple's New Luxury Phone for Folding: It Breaks All Price Records (opens derwesten.de 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.
derwesten.de reported it asApple's New Luxury Phone for Folding: It Breaks All Price Records (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
A 27-year-old British researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and the AI industry, citing concerns over the rapid, irresponsible development of self-improving superintelligence. He fears this race poses a significant risk to humanity, with some reports suggesting an existential threat by the end of the decade.
derwesten.de reported it asAI Insider Suggests Alarm of Early Extinction of Humanity – "Risk of More than 10 Percent" (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon has resigned from AI company Anthropic, warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. His departure and warnings have been reported across several outlets, highlighting concerns about AI safety and the race for superintelligence.
derwesten.de reported it asAI Insider Suggests Alarm of Early Extinction of Humanity – "Risk of More than 10 Percent" (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
An Anthropic researcher has warned of a greater than 10% chance of AI causing human extinction in the next ten years. The warning follows a colleague's resignation over concerns about reckless AI development.
derwesten.de reported it asAI Insider Suggests Alarm of Early Extinction of Humanity – "Risk of More than 10 Percent" (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon, a researcher formerly with OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned, stating that leading AI developers are acting irresponsibly and "gambling with our lives." His departure has drawn comparisons to the Skynet scenario from the Terminator film.
derwesten.de reported it asAI Insider Suggests Alarm of Early Extinction of Humanity – "Risk of More than 10 Percent" (opens derwesten.de in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Essen, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Official site
- derwesten.de
- Seen publishing on
- derwesten.de
- 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
- 68
- Reports listed
- 71
- We could read
- 4
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
67 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 4 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. derwesten.de is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 68 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of derwesten.de: its report arrived a median of 35 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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