Il Messaggero media bias and reliability
The bias data this site ingests places Il Messaggero in the centre. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. We have seen it on 95 published stories of ours.
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Is Il Messaggero biased?
The bias data this site ingests places Il Messaggero in the centre. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Il Messaggero left or right?
The bias data this site ingests places Il Messaggero in the centre. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is Il Messaggero reliable?
The factuality data this site ingests describes Il Messaggero as high factuality. It reaches us without a named assessor, so it is an unattributed rating rather than our verdict. It does not guarantee that every report is correct.
What Il Messaggero has been covering
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Saudi Aramco has cancelled or delayed crude oil deliveries to European refiners. The disruption follows an attack on the kingdom's East-West pipeline, a key route for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Il Messaggero reported it asOil, Arabia Cuts Supplies to Europe: Risk of New Increases in Crude Oil (Already over $100) (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it asGreenland, Trump Announces Agreement with Denmark: "We Will Ensure the Security of the Territory" (opens Il Messaggero in a new tab)
A drone struck the cooling tower of a reactor unit at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday, September 17. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the strike, noting the reactor remained operational and no fire was reported.
Il Messaggero reported it asUkrainian War, Drone Hits Russian Nuclear Power Plant in Kursk. The IAEA Alert: 'Avoid Atomic Incident' (opens Il Messaggero in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
Il Messaggero reported it asElections Russia, From Tomorrow Vote to Renew the Duma. The Excluded Parties and Polls. The Outcome Is Already Written. (opens Il Messaggero in a new tab)
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polling stations opened in the Far East, with President Vladimir Putin's party widely expected to win the 450 seats in the State Duma. Voting is also taking place in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Il Messaggero reported it asElections Russia, From Tomorrow Vote to Renew the Duma. The Excluded Parties and Polls. The Outcome Is Already Written. (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it asCanada Is an Associated Member of the EU. And Trump Threatens: "Illegal Act, Very Heavy Duties if It Becomes so." The Reply: "Alliance Is Not Against Someone" (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it asUSA, Congress Approves Sanctions to Russia. Trump Threatens Tariffs Against the EU on Canada (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it asThe Fed Raises the Rates by 25 Basis Points, First Time in 3 Years. Warsh: "Inflation Too High for Too Long" (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it asEU, What Did Von Der Leyen Say at the State of the Union Speech? Electrification of Europe, IA, Defence (and More). (opens Il Messaggero in a new tab)
Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging five individuals linked to Russian intelligence services with plotting targeted killings in the United States and European nations supporting Ukraine. The FBI announced it disrupted the alleged plot.
Il Messaggero reported it asRussia, FBI Alert: •Moscow Prepares Targeted Murders in European Countries that Support Ukraine • What Is the Ris Network (opens Il Messaggero in a new tab)
Nikolay Patrushev, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Poland would cease to exist within two to three days if it attacked Russia. He made the comments in response to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski's assertions about Poland's potential to defeat Russia militarily.
Il Messaggero reported it asIf Poland Attacks Us It Will Disappear in 2 Days: the Russian Attack on the Train, Drones and Threats. Tension at NATO Borders (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it asSpace Force, the US Admits to Having Weapons in Orbit. China Is Raging: "Stop Threats of War in Space" (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it asSpace Force, the US Admits to Having Weapons in Orbit. China Is Raging: "Stop Threats of War in Space" (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it asNato's Italian Hunting Take Down a Drone in Lithuania. Crosetto: "Our Presence on the Eastern Border Is Fundamental" (opens Il Messaggero in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Russian forces could occupy the entire Donbas region within months. Jared Kushner expressed doubt about Putin's claims, reminding him that similar statements were made a year prior. Both Kyiv and Moscow are reportedly frustrated with Witkoff.
Il Messaggero reported it asTrump, the Moscow and Kiev Ok to Stop Raid on Energy Sites. But Zelensky Warns: Putin Does Not Follow Him (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it asUkraine War, Russian Attack on the Border with Poland. Kiev to the EU: "I Am at Your Doorstep" . What Do We Know (opens Il Messaggero in a new tab)
Hundreds of people queued at Rome's city hall to pay their last respects to Emma Bonino, a prominent Italian politician and human rights campaigner who died on Friday aged 78. A European flag was placed on her casket. Italy will hold a state funeral for her on Tuesday.
Il Messaggero reported it asEmma Bonino, on Tuesday the Secular State Funerals: From Sunday the Burning Room in the Capitol. (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it as"Artificial Intelligence Could Exterminate humanity." And Now OpenAI Also Brakes: "Let's Slow Down Development" (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it as"Artificial Intelligence Could Destroy Humanity by 2030": the Alarm of Jacob Coxon, the Researcher Who Resigned From Anthropic (opens Il Messaggero 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.
Il Messaggero reported it as"Artificial Intelligence Could Destroy Humanity by 2030": the Alarm of Jacob Coxon, the Researcher Who Resigned From Anthropic (opens Il Messaggero in a new tab)
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Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Seen publishing on
- ilmessaggero.it
- Access
- Metered: some articles are readable, some are not
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
- 95
- Reports listed
- 96
- We could read
- 3
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
93 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 3 we could open, not on everything it published.
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Across the 95 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Il Messaggero’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 29 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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