LaSexta media bias and reliability
LaSexta is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 28 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is LaSexta biased?
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Is LaSexta reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for LaSexta. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What LaSexta has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with LaSexta’s own report linked underneath.
Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old Tenerife attacker, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He had suffered a cardiac arrest following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a second-division match on Monday. The player was taken to hospital after the incident.
LaSexta reported it asRFEF Suspends the King's and Queen's Cup Matches for the Death of Jesus of Michael (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil trade route. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed three oil tankers hit mines, but the status of the crew and the cause of the fires remain unclear.
LaSexta reported it asLap Mines, Bombed Ships and a Fleet in the Shade: Ormuz, More Dangerous than Ever Eight Months After the Beginning of the War (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
A localized ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, brokered by First Lady Melania Trump, began on Tuesday to facilitate humanitarian aid. This comes as President Zelenskyy reported a significant overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones.
LaSexta reported it asRussia-Ukraine War Live Ukraine and Russia Start a Ceasefire in Oleshki (Jerson) to Facilitate a Humanitarian Mission (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
The Popular Party (PP) and Vox have agreed to coordinate their Senate candidacies. Vox will withdraw from six provinces, while the PP will do the same in three, aiming to prevent the left from gaining control of the upper house.
LaSexta reported it asThe Alleged 'Independent' that Vox Has Imposed on the PP for the Senate: From Former Press Chief Ortega Smith to Her Former Vice President in Valencia (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
The Popular Party and Vox concluded an electoral pact for the 29‑November Senate election, targeting 125‑140 seats for their coalition. Miguel Tellado announced the deal in Genoa, while spokesperson Ester Muñoz said the party was very happy. Vox will drop its lists in nine provinces to block the left‑wing bloc.
LaSexta reported it asThe Alleged 'Independent' that Vox Has Imposed on the PP for the Senate: From Former Press Chief Ortega Smith to Her Former Vice President in Valencia (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the Popular Party, presented his party's list for the Madrid general election on 29 November. He accused the government of inciting unrest and stated his party would bring 'order' if elected.
LaSexta reported it asFeijóo Focuses His Speech on Sánchez: He Holds Him Responsible for the "Barbarie" in Barcelona and Accuses Him of Not Solving Anything in Eight Years (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Pedro Sánchez stated that if his Socialist Party continues to govern, abortion rights will be reformed and shielded in the Spanish Constitution. He contrasted his vision with opposition parties, invoking Federico García Lorca.
LaSexta reported it asSánchez Promises to Protect the Right to Abortion in the Constitution: "No Man Will Ever Again Express His Opinion and Control a Woman's Body" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the Popular Party, announced plans to merge the Ministry of Equality into other government departments if he forms a government. He also indicated a reform of the euthanasia law and stated parents should be informed of a 16-year-old's decision to have an abortion.
LaSexta reported it asGeneral Elections 29N Live Feijóo Does Not Rule Out a Government with Vox, "as Already Happens in Other Autonomous Communities": "It Would Not Be a Pact Like Bildu's" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Police used force to contain protesters in A Coruña during Santiago Abascal's visit. The demonstration, organised by left-wing and independentist groups, led to arrests and injuries. Abascal accused the prime minister of inciting violence.
LaSexta reported it asTension, Riots and Police Charges at an Abascal Event in A Coruña (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Spain's far-left parties did not form a united electoral coalition for the November 29 snap election. The deadline for registering alliances passed on October 17, with parties presenting separate candidate lists, potentially impacting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's chances of forming a governing majority.
LaSexta reported it asFrente Amplio Agrees as Candidate for Ada Colau and Invites Podemos "to Be Part of This Project" (opens LaSexta 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.
LaSexta reported it asTrump Threatens Zelenski After His Criticism of the Diesel Deal with Russia: "It's Time for Ukraine to Have a New President" (opens LaSexta 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.
LaSexta reported it asTrump Threatens Zelenski After His Criticism of the Diesel Deal with Russia: "It's Time for Ukraine to Have a New President" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Spanish trade unions UGT and CCOO, along with the Sindicato de Inquilinas, have agreed to hold a general strike on November 11. The action is a protest against the housing crisis and for the right to housing and decent wages. This marks the first general strike in Spain in 14 years and is scheduled to occur two days before the general election campaign begins.
LaSexta reported it asPedro Vallín, on the General Strike: "It Is Not Exactly Against the Opposition, but Against the Possible Coming Government (PP and Vox)" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Madrid's regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has advised Spaniards against using postal votes in the upcoming general election, citing potential 'adulterations'. Vox leader Santiago Abascal echoed these concerns, warning of election manipulation and calling for a 'free, clean and violence-free' vote.
LaSexta reported it asThe PP Disavows Ayuso After Encouraging the Ghost of the 'Pucherazo': "The System Is Guaranteed, that the Spaniards Vote in Person and by Mail" (opens LaSexta 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.
LaSexta reported it asAyuso Called Sanchez's "End of Farce" the Electoral Advance: "There Are only Two Ways, Spain Forever or Its Definitive Collapse" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Spain's Congress has rejected two government decrees on housing. The opposition, led by the PP, voted them down, leading Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to consider calling early elections. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused the government of using the housing crisis for political gain.
LaSexta reported it asThe PP Presses Sánchez in Search of an Electoral Advance: "Don't Think About It Anymore Pedro, Do It" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Spanish opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has called for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call early elections. This comes after the government's housing decrees failed in parliament, leading to a period of political reflection and calls for a vote.
LaSexta reported it asThe PP Presses Sánchez in Search of an Electoral Advance: "Don't Think About It Anymore Pedro, Do It" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Junts has confirmed it will vote against two government housing decrees. This move has led to speculation within the government about calling early general elections, with some suggesting November 29 as a possible date. The government officially states its focus remains on the decree debate.
LaSexta reported it asSánchez Consults with His Closest Environment the Possibility of an Electoral Advance: "The Situation Is Unsustainable" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Spain's Parliament has rejected two government measures intended to tackle the housing crisis. The votes were met with protests outside Parliament, and have led to speculation about early elections.
LaSexta reported it asThe PSOE Responds to Junts' "Incomprehensible" "No" to Housing Decrees: "Now They Have Been Portrayed, but Truly" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Spain's Congress has rejected two government decrees on housing. The opposition, led by the PP, voted them down, leading Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to consider calling early elections. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused the government of using the housing crisis for political gain.
LaSexta reported it asThe PSOE Responds to Junts' "Incomprehensible" "No" to Housing Decrees: "Now They Have Been Portrayed, but Truly" (opens LaSexta in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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- RTL Groupunknownparent group
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- Bertelsmann StiftungIndependentparent group
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Stretford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Official site
- lasexta.com
- Seen publishing on
- lasexta.com
- Access
- Free to read
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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
- 28
- Reports listed
- 29
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 10 August 2026
29 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 28 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of LaSexta: its report arrived a median of 22 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 9 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 8 November 2026. Ratings pulled 11 October 2026.
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