EBC media bias and reliability
EBC is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 45 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is EBC biased?
EBC 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 EBC left or right?
EBC is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is EBC reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for EBC. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What EBC has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with EBC’s own report linked underneath.
Republicans suffered significant losses in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, losing control of the House and likely the Senate. Allies of President Trump are attributing these defeats to the economic consequences of the ongoing Iran war, particularly high gas prices.
EBC reported it asExtreme European Right Distanced From Trump (opens EBC in a new tab)
Democrats are projected to win a majority in the House of Representatives and have taken control of the Senate following the US midterm elections. The results mark a significant setback for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
EBC reported it asDemocrats Conquer Congress in Excessive Rejection of Trump · Global Voices (opens EBC in a new tab)
Gold prices surpassed $4,000 per ounce and silver neared $52 as the US dollar index dropped to a five-week low. Markets reacted to potential Democratic control of Congress and geopolitical tensions.
EBC reported it asDemocrats Conquer Congress in Excessive Rejection of Trump · Global Voices (opens EBC in a new tab)
Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old Tenerife attacker, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He had suffered a cardiac arrest following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a second-division match on Monday. The player was taken to hospital after the incident.
EBC reported it as30-Year-Old Attacker From Tenerife Dies After Shock During Departure (opens EBC in a new tab)
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost his coalition's parliamentary majority following recent elections. Neither the pro-Netanyahu bloc nor the opposition secured the 61 seats needed for a majority, leading President Isaac Herzog to begin consultations with parties to form a government and avoid further elections.
EBC reported it asPresident of Israel to Seek Parties to Prevent New Elections (opens EBC in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira spoke briefly at a G20 meeting in Atlanta and agreed to meet again before the G20 leaders summit in Miami in December. A Brazilian official downplayed tensions over Brazil's failure to approve a US ambassador pick.
EBC reported it asVieira Meets Rubio in the USA After Lula's Victory and Flavio's Escape (opens EBC in a new tab)
Oxfam’s new study says the world’s richest 0.1% produce more carbon than the poorest 3.5 billion, that the richest 1% account for 20% of warming since 1990, and that their emissions could cause 1.9 million excess heat‑related deaths, mostly in low‑income nations.
EBC reported it asSuper-Rich Generate More Pollution and Profit From Climate Disasters (opens EBC in a new tab)
Despite facilitating Flavio Bolsonaro's arrival in the US, the Trump administration reportedly has no immediate plans to support his claim to be Brazil's rightful leader. President Trump has previously questioned the integrity of Brazil's election, which saw Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva win re-election.
EBC reported it asDemocrats Condemn Trump's Decision to Grant Flavio a Visa (opens EBC in a new tab)
A UN report synthesising 154 countries' climate pledges indicates a 6% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. This figure is only a tenth of the approximately 60% cut scientists recommend to limit warming to 1.5°C.
EBC reported it asConcentration of Greenhouse Gases Reaches Record Levels (opens EBC in a new tab)
Brazil's Liberal Party, the political group for which Senator Flávio Bolsonaro ran, has officially recognized the results of the presidential election. The party's president signed a statement acknowledging the outcome proclaimed by the Superior Electoral Tribunal, while also calling for clarification on issues raised by Bolsonaro.
EBC reported it asPL, Party of Flávio, Recognizes Lula's Victory in the Elections (opens EBC in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
EBC reported it asCheck Out the 2nd Round at the Brazilian Agency in Real Time (opens EBC in a new tab)
Weekend unrest in France left roughly 3,000 shops damaged and could generate claims exceeding €13 billion. Authorities launched a digital tool to identify looters, and insurers prepared to assist, though coverage may be limited.
EBC reported it asProtests in France Start Under Strong Security Scheme (opens EBC in a new tab)
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Tibet on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring dozens, and collapsing hundreds of homes. China has ordered an extensive rescue operation in the remote, mountainous area.
EBC reported it asEarthquake in Tibet Leaves at Least 16 People Dead (opens EBC in a new tab)
HSBC Group Chief Executive Georges Elhedery stated that investments in alternative logistics routes could make the Strait of Hormuz redundant within five years. The strategic waterway previously handled a fifth of global oil and LNG trade, but regional conflicts have highlighted the risks of dependence.
EBC reported it asUN: El Niño Can Be the Strongest in the Last 40 Years (opens EBC in a new tab)
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro faced off in their first televised debate, marked by sharp exchanges and accusations. The event, held a week before the election runoff, saw limited discussion of policy proposals.
EBC reported it asLula Says She'll Deliver Tomorrow to the TSE Request for Confidentiality Opening (opens EBC in a new tab)
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that large‑scale oil, gas and mineral exploration will start soon in Greenland, claiming the island holds more readily available oil than almost any other country and is strategically unparalleled for US and European defence. A September security deal permits new US bases and a missile‑defence system, and former envoy Jeff Landry was named to push Greenland’s integration into the United States.
EBC reported it asTrump Announces Oil and Gas Exploration in Greenland (opens EBC in a new tab)
Pope Leo has undergone surgery to remove part of his right lung due to lung cancer. The Vatican reports he is recovering well, walking and eating normally, though questions remain about the extent of the cancer and its impact on his upcoming tour.
EBC reported it asPope Leo XIV Will Do Surgery to Remove Nodule in the Lung (opens EBC in a new tab)
The United Kingdom has introduced 38 new sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors including oil companies, shadow fleet tankers, cryptocurrency exchanges, and suppliers of military equipment. The measures aim to restrict Russia's revenue and disrupt its ability to fund and equip its war in Ukraine.
EBC reported it asU.S. Imposes Sanctions on the ICC Shortly After Former Judge Receives Nobel (opens EBC in a new tab)
The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The European Commission stated it will work with the ICC to ensure its effectiveness, while the UN and several allied nations have condemned the US decision.
EBC reported it asU.S. Imposes Sanctions on the ICC Shortly After Former Judge Receives Nobel (opens EBC in a new tab)
The World Meteorological Organization predicts the current El Niño event will intensify, reaching its peak in December 2026 and potentially persisting until February 2027. This strengthening is expected to increase global temperatures and raise the risk of droughts and floods worldwide.
EBC reported it asUN Agency Says El Niño Should Intensify and Go by February (opens EBC in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed EBC. We asked on 7 October 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 EBC.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Quadra, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Official site
- ebc.com.br
- Seen publishing on
- agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br, ebc.com.br
- 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
- 45
- Reports listed
- 45
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
45 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. EBC has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 45 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of EBC: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 6 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 6 November 2026. Ratings pulled 7 October 2026.
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