inFranken.de media bias and reliability
inFranken.de is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 74 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is inFranken.de biased?
inFranken.de 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 inFranken.de left or right?
inFranken.de is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is inFranken.de reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for inFranken.de. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What inFranken.de has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with inFranken.de’s own report linked underneath.
RTL Deutschland and Sky plan to eliminate approximately 500 jobs by the end of 2027, following RTL Group's acquisition of Sky Deutschland. The majority of these cuts are anticipated in 2026, as the companies aim to achieve significant annual synergies.
inFranken.de reported it asRTL Germany and Sky Delete About 500 Jobs (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
inFranken.de reported it asCanada Is Open to the Idea of an EU Special Membership (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
inFranken.de reported it asWMO: Global Water Reservoirs Are Shrinking (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
A major scientific report indicates Greenland and Antarctica have lost between 11.3 and 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979. This loss has contributed to a global sea level rise of approximately 3 to 3.14 centimeters, primarily driven by accelerated glacier flow into the ocean.
inFranken.de reported it asLoss of Ice Sheets: Eleven Trillion Tons of Ice Since 1979 (opens inFranken.de 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.
inFranken.de reported it asFed Interest Decision: Experts See Credibility Safeguarded (opens inFranken.de 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.
inFranken.de reported it asU.S. Congress Decides Law for Russia Sanctions (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
A single-engine Cirrus SR22T plane crashed in the Swiss Alps, killing all three people on board. The incident occurred near Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the identities of the victims are still being determined.
inFranken.de reported it asThree Dead in the Crash of Small Aircraft in Switzerland (opens inFranken.de 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.
inFranken.de reported it asFrom the Leyen Wants Own Article 4 for the EU (opens inFranken.de 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'.
inFranken.de reported it asIs There a Social Media Ban for Children? Answers Expected (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
Gold mining has expanded nearly sevenfold on Indigenous lands in the Brazilian Amazon between 2016 and 2024, according to a new analysis. The overall area affected by mining across the Amazon region is 20 times larger than it was in 1985, with record gold prices driving deforestation and mercury contamination.
inFranken.de reported it asStudy: Gold Mining and Weather Threaten Indigenous People in the Amazon (opens inFranken.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."
inFranken.de reported it asTrump: The only Necessary Guardrail for AI I Am Myself (opens inFranken.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.
inFranken.de reported it asTrump: The only Necessary Guardrail for AI I Am Myself (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
Ten children and adolescents, aged nine to 15, are accused of torturing a 14-year-old boy for hours in Neubrandenburg. The assault, which reportedly included beatings, kicks, and burns, came to light after videos were posted online.
inFranken.de reported it asPolice: Minors Torturing 14-Year-Olds for Hours (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
Oil prices surged on Monday, with Brent crude reaching $107.51 per barrel and WTI crude at $102.32. Attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia and incidents in the Strait of Hormuz contributed to the rise, alongside the postponement of a meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf powers.
inFranken.de reported it asOil Prices Increase Again - Talks in Oman Postponed (opens inFranken.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.
inFranken.de reported it asIndonesian Ferry with About 240 People on Board in Distress (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
AI company Anthropic has blocked researchers from using its models for work that could potentially aid biological weapons development. The company stated it could not determine if the research served a legitimate scientific purpose or malicious intent, citing attempts to circumvent restrictions and obscure research goals.
inFranken.de reported it asAI Company: Activities Related to Possible Bioweapon Research (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
A fire at a school in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, killed at least 17 people, including children. Over 50 students were hospitalised, with some later dying from injuries. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Bukavu is controlled by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels.
inFranken.de reported it asFire in Two Schools in Congo - at Least 15 Dead Children (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
August 2026 was the hottest month on record globally, tying with July 2023, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The record heat was attributed to human-caused climate change and a strong El Niño event, with sea surface temperatures also reaching new highs.
inFranken.de reported it asWarmest August Worldwide – Seas at Record Temperature (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
inFranken.de reported it asAttacks in the Middle East Drive Crude Oil Price over $100 (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has warned that artificial intelligence poses an 'existential' risk to humanity. He called for immediate action and 'cast-iron guarantees' to ensure AI safety and security, citing potential disruptions to critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.
inFranken.de reported it asAI Researchers: Artificial Intelligence a Risk for People (opens inFranken.de in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed inFranken.de. We asked on 4 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 inFranken.de.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
- Official site
- infranken.de
- Seen publishing on
- infranken.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
- 74
- Reports listed
- 75
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
75 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. inFranken.de has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 74 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of inFranken.de: its report arrived a median of 20 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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