Fréttir - mbl.is media bias and reliability
Fréttir - mbl.is is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 90 published stories of ours.
The short answers
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Is Fréttir - mbl.is reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Fréttir - mbl.is. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Fréttir - mbl.is has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Fréttir - mbl.is’s own report linked underneath.
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asSays Great Progress in Talks on Military Base in Poland (opens Fréttir - mbl.is 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.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asTrump: I Find This Ridiculous. (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asThe House of Representatives Faces a Russian Test (opens Fréttir - mbl.is 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Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore.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.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asEveryone Who Has Warmed up for Sheeran Quits (opens Fréttir - mbl.is 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'.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asBanning Social Media for Children Under 13 (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
Germany's Defence Ministry will begin mandatory postings for up to 1,000 soldiers to its brigade in Lithuania this autumn. The move comes after recruitment efforts failed to attract enough volunteers for the unit, which is intended to be fully operational by the end of 2027.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asSending Troops to Lithuania Against Their Will (opens Fréttir - mbl.is 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.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asCalls to Stop Preparations for War in Space (opens Fréttir - mbl.is 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.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asCalls to Stop Preparations for War in Space (opens Fréttir - mbl.is 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.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asNATO Shoots Down Drone over Lithuania (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the move could save billions for the industry and boost American energy.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asTrump Repeals Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asZelensky Ready to De-Escalate (opens Fréttir - mbl.is 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."
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asTrump Says a "Sick Conspiracy" Is Underway (opens Fréttir - mbl.is 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.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asTrump Says a "Sick Conspiracy" Is Underway (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia has shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq. The closure removes a key route for oil exports, potentially impacting four percent of global supply and driving up crude prices.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asPipeline Closure Hits Oil Prices (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
One person died and 25 are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos. 51 people were rescued, but search efforts were hampered by strong winds. The boat was travelling from Libya to Crete.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asOne Dead and Dozens Missing After Boat Sinks (opens Fréttir - mbl.is 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.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asRemembers only One Member of Parliament (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had travelled on a train that passed through the area shortly before the attack, according to reports. Poland's Prime Minister warned of intensified Russian attacks.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asRussians Attacked Polish Train (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
Calls for action against smart glasses are growing in Europe due to privacy concerns over covert recording. Norway is considering a ban or stricter regulations, while Oslo has already banned the devices in schools.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asFighting Against "Perverted" AI Glasses (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
A surrogate who refused to abort a fetus diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. McKenna West is challenging a California court order that recognized the intended parents as the child's legal guardians.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asSurrogate Mother Fights for Custody (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
Vladimir Putin has stated that deploying European troops in Ukraine would be considered a war against Russia. He made these remarks while attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi, adding that Moscow does not threaten European nations.
Fréttir - mbl.is reported it asEquivalent to War Against Russia (opens Fréttir - mbl.is in a new tab)
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How reliably it reports fact
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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
- 90
- Reports listed
- 91
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
91 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.
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Across the 90 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Fréttir - mbl.is’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 24 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 3 September 2026.
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