ed.nl media bias and reliability
ed.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 32 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is ed.nl biased?
ed.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 ed.nl left or right?
ed.nl is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is ed.nl reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for ed.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 ed.nl has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with ed.nl’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.
ed.nl reported it asThe EU Needs Answers Regarding Ukraine, High Interest Rates, and Energy Prices; What Will the EU Boss Present Tomorrow? (opens ed.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.
ed.nl reported it asLIVE Middle East | Iraq Dismisses Commander After Attack on Saudi Oil Pipeline, Israel-Lebanon Negotiations Postponed (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Russia resumed drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, after a three-day pause. The strikes killed at least four people and injured 83 across the country, according to Ukrainian officials.
ed.nl reported it asLIVE Ukraine War | Immediately After Departure of US Envoys, Russia Opens Fire on Kyiv Again: at Least 2 Dead (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said its Active Operations Department struck a Russian Su‑24 in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of 7 September. Video shows tail number 49; the extent of damage is still being evaluated.
ed.nl reported it asLIVE Ukraine War | Immediately After Departure of US Envoys, Russia Opens Fire on Kyiv Again: at Least 2 Dead (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Donald Trump told reporters he was 'happy' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had left the US for the UK, calling them disrespectful to the Royal Family. He said he would not have taken them back if he were in the royal family, citing his good relationships with Queen Elizabeth and King Charles.
ed.nl reported it asHarry and Meghan's Departure From the US Goes Down Well with Trump: ‘If I Were the Royal Family, I Wouldn’t Have Taken Them Back’ (opens ed.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.
ed.nl reported it asOne Dead in Shooting in Overasselt, Two Police Officers Injured (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant project are missing and 10 others are stranded after a flash flood in Nepal. South Korea's Foreign Ministry has established a task force and plans to send a response team to the affected Rasuwa district.
ed.nl reported it asMassive Flood in Nepal Wipes Out Entire Villages: at Least 19 Dead, One Dutch National Missing (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
A 24-year-old Nepali labourer survived a flash flood by clinging to a mango tree after being swept away by a torrent of mud and rock. The disaster has killed at least 150 people and left hundreds missing in Nepal.
ed.nl reported it asMassive Flood in Nepal Wipes Out Entire Villages: at Least 19 Dead, One Dutch National Missing (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
A person has died in the Netherlands from West Nile virus infection, the RIVM reported. This marks the first death from the virus contracted within the country since 2020, with three cases now confirmed locally.
ed.nl reported it asPerson Died of West Nile Fever Contracted in the Netherlands (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Several kites were found in Israeli territory near the Gaza Strip over the weekend. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed no suspicious items or explosives were found on them. Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the army to act forcefully against such launches.
ed.nl reported it asIsrael Threatens to Crack Down Harder on Hamas over Kites; Parents Urged Not to Let Children Fly Kites (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
A crash on the A66 involving a car driven the wrong way along a dual carriageway killed seven people, including two police officers. The government has called on TikTok to remove videos that appear to celebrate dangerous driving.
ed.nl reported it asBritish Government Asks Social Media Platforms to Take Down Content Depicting Illegal Driving After Fatal Crash (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
US pop star Madonna's birthday celebration on the Greek island of Corfu has become a point of contention between two Greek politicians. Progressive MP Elena Akrita complained about alleged special arrangements, while Conservative Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis defended the visit's value for tourism.
ed.nl reported it asGreek Politicians Argue over Extravagant Birthday Party of Madonna (68) (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
The Pentagon has fired Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer, and reporter Lara Korte. Slavin stated he was dismissed for insubordination after an interview where he objected to potential military censorship of news for service members.
ed.nl reported it asPentagon Fires Top Military Newspaper: ‘Bold Attempt to Control Reporting on the Military’ (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Portuguese footballer Quévin Castro, 25, has died after collapsing during a friendly match. Medical teams attempted resuscitation and used a defibrillator but were unable to save him. His former club, West Bromwich Albion, announced a tribute.
ed.nl reported it asPortuguese Footballer Quevin Castro (25) Died During Match (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' by striking Russian economic targets and vowed retaliation. Ukraine has escalated drone strikes on infrastructure, including oil refineries and warehouses, while Russia has responded with strikes on Ukrainian economic targets like grain exports.
ed.nl reported it asPutin: Ukraine Has Opened Pandora's Box with Attacks (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
The US Navy is reviewing plans to rename a Ford-class aircraft carrier currently designated USS Doris Miller, a Black sailor recognised for heroism at Pearl Harbor. Sources say internal discussions include honouring Donald Trump, which would be unprecedented for a sitting president.
ed.nl reported it asUS Navy May Name Ship After Trump Instead of Black War Hero (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Ghent University suspended Nathan Cofnas, a researcher who accused the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, after opening a disciplinary inquiry. Cofnas, who describes himself as a 'race realist', was previously dismissed from Cambridge in 2024. Arday died in mid-August amid the allegations.
ed.nl reported it asSuspension Letter Reveals Why Ghent University Sidelines Controversy Instigator Jason Arday (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce the number of daily ship transits beginning in September, citing low rainfall and the anticipated effects of a severe El Niño event. This decision reverses a previous commitment not to restrict passage.
ed.nl reported it asDrought Caused by El Niño Restricts Shipping in the Panama Canal (opens ed.nl 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.
ed.nl reported it asPrince Harry and Meghan Are Moving Back to London, After Years of Turmoil Within the Royal Family. (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Melania Trump has not appeared in public since 19 July 2026, coinciding with a record-low approval rating of -12 points. Reports suggest Lara, Kai, Bettina, and Tiffany Trump are vying to take her place at the president’s side, though none have assumed the role publicly.
ed.nl reported it asWhere Is Melania? First Lady's Absence Fuels Speculation, While Trump's Mysterious Assistant Pops up Everywhere. (opens ed.nl in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed ed.nl. We asked on 5 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 ed.nl.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Official site
- ed.nl
- Seen publishing on
- ed.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
- 32
- Reports listed
- 33
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
33 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. ed.nl has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 32 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of ed.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 16 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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