La Dépêche du Midi media bias and reliability
The bias data this site ingests places La Dépêche du Midi as leaning left. 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 154 published stories of ours.
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Is La Dépêche du Midi biased?
The bias data this site ingests places La Dépêche du Midi as leaning left. 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 La Dépêche du Midi left or right?
The bias data this site ingests places La Dépêche du Midi as leaning left. 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 Left.
Is La Dépêche du Midi reliable?
The factuality data this site ingests describes La Dépêche du Midi 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 La Dépêche du Midi has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with La Dépêche du Midi’s own report linked underneath.
Mathilde Panot, a leading MP for La France Insoumise, has ignited a political controversy by announcing she will not wear the pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness. She cited the campaign's alleged links to pesticide manufacturers and Israel, drawing sharp criticism from government figures and the far-right.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it as"We Don't Want a Pink October, but an Angry October", the Deputy Explains Why She Refuses to Wear the Famous Pink Ribbon. (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has been convicted for obtaining a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate. He announced on Instagram that he received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs and withdrew from four Nations League games.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asFootball: False Covid Certificate, the Swiss International and Former Glory of Arsenal Granit Xhaka Knows His Conviction, He Could Be Imprisoned but only Gets a Fine with Two Years' Probation (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has proposed converting a section of his West Palm Beach golf club into a presidential retreat, similar to Camp David. The plan involves funding a lodging facility and would be reviewed by county officials.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asDonald Trump Wants to Turn His Luxurious Private Golf Complex Into a Presidential Residence: "It Would Be for All Future Presidents" (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
An 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, has died after being evicted from her home. Her death has sparked a political dispute, with opposition parties accusing regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso of policies that led to Abascal's death. Ayuso has countered by calling the opposition 'political vultures'.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asMaricarmen's Death in Spain: 87-Year-Old Retired From Her Apartment Became the Symbol of the Housing Protest Movement (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Jimmy Kimmel has drawn attention to Donald Trump's suggestion that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego. Kimmel contrasted the White House and Fox News's defence of Trump's remarks with their criticism of his own jokes, calling the situation 'glaring hypocrisy'. He stated he would report Trump to the FCC.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asDonald Trump: "Let Them Destroy Los Angeles, San Diego" for the US President, the Consequences of His War with Iran Are Just a "Low Price to Pay" (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Germany has announced a new aid package for Ukraine valued at over 1.3 billion euros. The package includes military support, with a portion designated for interceptor drones, and aid for Ukraine's energy sector. President Zelensky and Chancellor Merz met in Kyiv on October 4, 2026.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asDIRECT. War in Ukraine: "They Want to Ruin the city..." Kiev Again Targeted by Missile Strikes, at Least Two Dead (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Russia launched a wave of overnight attacks on Ukraine, with explosions heard in Kyiv and Dnipro. Buildings were damaged in the capital, and local authorities reported two fatalities.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asDIRECT. War in Ukraine: "They Want to Ruin the city..." Kiev Again Targeted by Missile Strikes, at Least Two Dead (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Israel's National Security Council has issued a warning to its citizens and Jews abroad about increased terror threats ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The council advised specific precautions and highlighted certain countries as high-risk destinations.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asMAINTENANCE: Israel: "The 7-October Attack Is Its Main Ball" Can Benyamin Netanyahu Lose the Next General Elections? (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon following the Parti Québécois' provincial election win. Carney emphasized a "crucial time" for Canada and the need to focus on present issues, pledging co-operative federalism with the new government.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asCanada: Why Quebec's Possible Independence Returns to the Table Against a Background of Tension with Donald Trump (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
North Korea announced it conducted a firing drill involving an intermediate-range strategic missile on Saturday. Kim Yo-jong, sister of leader Kim Jong-un, stated the missile used artificial intelligence and had a special flight mode, capable of changing its orbit at low altitude.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it as"There's No Way to avoid"... North Korea Claims to Have Fired a Ballistic Missile Using AI... the Projectile Fell 700 Kilometers, in the Open Sea (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Between 400 and 500 schools in France are expected to close fully or partially on Monday, October 5, due to ongoing student protests. Education Minister Edouard Geffray stated that security conditions have not been met for these closures.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asHigh School Blockade: a 15-Year-Old Teenager Had His Hand Torn Off After a Grenade Exploded in Lens (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for November 29. The move comes after his government's housing proposals were rejected by the Congress of Deputies, a defeat that has led to speculation about Sánchez's political future.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asSpain: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Announces Early Elections on 29 November Six Months Ahead (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Russia's Defence Ministry stated it used drones to strike the Northern bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv and two cargo vessels in the Black Sea near Odessa. The ministry said the vessels were carrying military equipment.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asDIRECT. War in Ukraine: The Port of Odessa Victim of Massive Russian Attacks This Monday Morning (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
The United States has sanctioned three individuals and two France-based charities accused of raising over $2 million for Hamas. The Treasury stated the network used deceptive charitable fronts and cryptocurrency to move funds, with $1.5 million raised after the October 7 attack.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asThey Are Suspected of Embezzling Millions of Dollars for Hamas: Several Presidents of French Humanitarian Associations Under Investigation (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced Ukraine's intention to target Russian oil refineries in retaliation for Moscow's alleged new doctrine of striking civilian infrastructure. He stated Ukraine would not target civilians but would respond to attacks on energy facilities.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asDIRECT. War in Ukraine: Ukrainian Army to Step up Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries, Volodymyr Zelensky Announces (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Marine Le Pen has publicly stated her complete confidence in Jordan Bardella, the president of her National Rally party. Bardella is accused of sending anti-Semitic messages between 2013 and 2015, claims he denies.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asJordan Bardella Receives Support From Marine Le Pen After Mediapart's Revelations: "I Totally Trust Jordan" (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
EU ambassador Katarina Maternova confirmed that all 25 EU embassies remain open in Kyiv despite Moscow’s warning of massive strikes. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was in the city at the time. Russian officials urged foreign diplomats to depart.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asDIRECT. War in Ukraine: Moscow Once Again Calls on Diplomats and Foreign Nationals to Leave Kiev (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Russia's Foreign Ministry has welcomed the withdrawal of US and coalition forces from Iraq. Moscow stated that Iraq's army and security forces are capable of independently strengthening the country's defense capabilities and ensuring national security. The ministry also commented that the 2003 US invasion led to decades of instability in the Middle East.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asMAINTENANCE. Iraq: 23 Years After the Invasion, What Future for the Country with the Departure of the Americans? "By Deconstructing the Dictatorship, They Deconstructed the State" (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Volodymyr Zelensky claims Vladimir Putin ordered Russian military leaders to disregard the rules of war, citing intercepted communications. The Ukrainian president made the assertion in an interview with the Financial Times, which was conducted in a Kyiv school bomb shelter.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asWar in Ukraine: "There Are No More rules"... Vladimir Putin Gave Carte Blanche to His Generals to Bomb the Country without Any Restraint, Says Volodymyr Zelensky (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
Ukraine is preparing to submit a list of Russian entities to the US administration and Congress for sanctions. The list, to be presented this week, focuses on companies involved in Russia's satellite internet system and its "ghost fleet" of oil tankers.
La Dépêche du Midi reported it asWar in Ukraine: Grave Concern for Kiev and Its Inhabitants, the Ukrainian Capital Is "in a Dramatic Situation" Due to Russian Strikes, According to the Mayor (opens La Dépêche du Midi in a new tab)
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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
- 154
- Reports listed
- 162
- We could read
- 10
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
152 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 10 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 58 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and La Dépêche du Midi ran the story anyway.
Across the 154 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than La Dépêche du Midi’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 28 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 11 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 11 October 2026. Ratings pulled 4 October 2026.
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