Lapresse media bias and reliability
Lapresse is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 206 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Lapresse biased?
Lapresse 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 Lapresse left or right?
Lapresse is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Lapresse reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Lapresse. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Lapresse has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Lapresse’s own report linked underneath.
Donald Trump has called on the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to meet and resolve the conflict. He stated that 32,000 people had died in the war this month and claimed a ceasefire had been agreed.
Lapresse reported it asUkraine, Trump: "Ridiculous War but Hate Between the Two Leaders Very Strong" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., residence Monday as part of a criminal immigration fraud probe. A senior Trump administration official told the Washington Post the investigation is called “World War Eleven,” a reference to Omar’s earlier viral remark about the Alien Enemies Act.
Lapresse reported it asU.S.A., Searched Home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
An explosion involving unexploded ordnance near Israel's northern border with Lebanon injured up to 20 people, including students and teachers on a field trip. One fatality was reported, and the incident is under investigation.
Lapresse reported it asIsrael, Explosion on a School Trip: One Dead and Dozens Wounded (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, has outlined a strategy for countering any attack on alliance members. The "theory of victory" involves a three-step approach to "block, blunt and break" an aggressor, amid ongoing warnings about potential Russian escalation.
Lapresse reported it asThe Commander NATO in Europe: If Attacked We Are Ready to Fight, Now It Is (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
The EU has added nearly 1,600 individuals and entities to its sanctions list against Russia. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated over half are linked to the ballistic missile production chain. This marks the largest single addition of entities since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Lapresse reported it asUkraine, EU Adopts Maxi Package of Sanctions Against Moscow (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
EU foreign ministers have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting its military-industrial complex and missile production. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the measures, calling it the largest expansion of the EU sanctions list ever.
Lapresse reported it asUkraine, EU Adopts Maxi Package of Sanctions Against Moscow (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has welcomed an announced energy truce between Russia and Ukraine but expressed doubt that Russia will abide by it. She stated that the truce would benefit Russia more than Ukraine and called for continued pressure on Moscow.
Lapresse reported it asUkraine, Trump Announces an Energy Truce with Russia and Threatens the Arms Stop in Kiev (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
The United States has threatened to halt weapons and intelligence supplies to Ukraine if Kyiv continues to attack Russian oil refineries. US officials have contacted Kyiv and European capitals to urge an end to these strikes, with the potential suspension of the PURL mechanism also mentioned.
Lapresse reported it asUkraine, Financial Times: "Trump Threatens Arms Blockade in Kiev Due to Raids on Russian Refineries" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported that Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa International Airport. This comes amid escalating clashes, with the Saudi-led coalition previously accusing Houthis of an attack on Riyadh's airport that caused civilian casualties.
Lapresse reported it asYemen, Station Controlled by Houthi Shows Video of an Alleged Saudi Attack (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted on X in observance of Italian Heritage Month, referencing former congressman Vito Marcantonio. This post drew criticism from Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, who called Marcantonio a communist sympathizer.
Lapresse reported it asZohran Mamdani Pays Homage to Italian-Americans (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
A landslide blocked Nepal's Budhigandaki River on Sunday, causing sudden floods that swept away houses and damaged infrastructure. Five people are missing following the event, which comes weeks after devastating August floods.
Lapresse reported it asNepal, Flooding Surprises the Population Along the River Budhi Gandaki (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
Pier Ferdinando Casini, a fixture in Italian politics for 44 years, has announced he will not run for re-election. He cited the need to make way for new personalities and reflected on his career, including his time as President of the Chamber.
Lapresse reported it asCasini Announces: "I Don't Run, After 44 Years I Leave Parliament. Schlein? Error Underestimate It" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
A U.S. fighter jet struck the Panama-flagged cargo ship Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman, disabling its propulsion system. The U.S. Central Command stated the ship's crew ignored repeated warnings before the 10 October 2026 incident.
Lapresse reported it asOman, Centcom USA Attacks a Panamanian Flag Ship (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities reported. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels, while US President Donald Trump stated the US was evaluating joining strikes against the group.
Lapresse reported it asAttack at Riad Airport, the U.S. Estimates Raid Against the Houthi: "What Happened Is Unacceptable" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
Elon Musk has publicly supported Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Musk stated on X that Zelensky has "gone too far," a comment made in response to Trump's call for Ukraine to find a new president and his criticism of attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Lapresse reported it asTrump: "It Is Time that Ukraine Had a New President" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine needs a new president capable of reaching an agreement with Russia and condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded that President Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people and deserves backing.
Lapresse reported it asTrump: "It Is Time that Ukraine Had a New President" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
Donald Trump has criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay. He called the decision 'disgraceful and embarrassing' and an 'indelible stain' on Norway, claiming he had never heard of Pillay and that he deserved eight such awards for resolving conflicts.
Lapresse reported it asTrump Attacks the Nobel Peace Prize for Pillay: "The US Had to Win It, an Indelible Stain on Norway" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
The United Kingdom has introduced 38 new sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors including oil companies, shadow fleet tankers, cryptocurrency exchanges, and suppliers of military equipment. The measures aim to restrict Russia's revenue and disrupt its ability to fund and equip its war in Ukraine.
Lapresse reported it asUSA-Russia, Trump: "Moscow Will Supply 300 Thousand Tons of Diesel and Prices Will Fall" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply over 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, with further shipments planned. Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian special representative, stated the cooperation would benefit global markets.
Lapresse reported it asUSA-Russia, Trump: "Moscow Will Supply 300 Thousand Tons of Diesel and Prices Will Fall" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant asserted the government possesses the legal authority to proceed with a diesel deal involving Russia. He stated the agreement is intended to reduce fuel prices for American consumers.
Lapresse reported it asUSA-Russia, Trump: "Moscow Will Supply 300 Thousand Tons of Diesel and Prices Will Fall" (opens Lapresse in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Lapresse. We asked on 28 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 Lapresse.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Italy
- Official site
- lapresse.it
- Seen publishing on
- lapresse.it
- 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
- 206
- Reports listed
- 220
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 29 August 2026
220 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. Lapresse has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 206 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Lapresse: its report arrived a median of 30 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 13 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 13 October 2026. Ratings pulled 28 September 2026.
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