lindependant.fr media bias and reliability
Ad Fontes Media places lindependant.fr in the centre. We have seen it on 64 published stories of ours.
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Is lindependant.fr reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for lindependant.fr are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What lindependant.fr has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with lindependant.fr’s own report linked underneath.
Earl Charles Spencer claims King Charles sounded 'euphoric' and 'like a lottery winner' in a phone call shortly after Princess Diana's death in 1997. Buckingham Palace has responded, stating that grief can affect memory.
lindependant.fr reported it asDeath of Lady Diana: Charles III Accused of Being "Euphoric, Like a Lottery Winner" on the Night of the Disappearance of the Princess of Wales (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Russian Major General Anton Grunis has been killed in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces. Grunis commanded the 4th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade and had reported to Vladimir Putin about the alleged capture of Konstantinovka.
lindependant.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: Presented as the "Future Marshal of Victory", a Russian General Recently Elevated to the Rank of "Russian Heroes" Killed by Ukrainian Drones (opens lindependant.fr 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.
lindependant.fr reported it asUnpublished Admission: The United States Admits to Having Deployed "Space Control" Weapons in Orbit, China's Anger that Urges Americans "to Stop Strengthening Their Military Presence in Space" (opens lindependant.fr 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.
lindependant.fr reported it asUnpublished Admission: The United States Admits to Having Deployed "Space Control" Weapons in Orbit, China's Anger that Urges Americans "to Stop Strengthening Their Military Presence in Space" (opens lindependant.fr 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'.
lindependant.fr reported it as"We Don't Have to Accept that Young Girls See Their Photos Hijacked": EU Proposes Banning Social Networks for Under 13s and Creating "Mini-Accounts" for 13-15s (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin. The North Korean leader expressed confidence in Russia's victory in Ukraine and promised unwavering support.
lindependant.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: "To Defend International justice"... Kim Jong A Greeting "the Sacred War" Led by the Russians in a Letter to Vladimir Putin (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
lindependant.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: Kyiv Will Take "De-Escalation Measures" if Russia Does the Same, Says Zelensky (opens lindependant.fr 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.
lindependant.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: "Poutine's Terrorism Knocks at the Door of NATO and Europe"... Russians Attack 800 Metres From Polish Border (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Lithuania's territory would be targeted by Russian nuclear weapons if the country allows allies to deploy them. This warning comes as Lithuania's parliament considers removing a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons.
lindependant.fr reported it asRussia: "A Very Serious Turning Point in Terms of Escalation of tensions"... Kremlin Threatens to Point Its Nuclear Weapons to Lithuania (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
lindependant.fr reported it as11-September Attacks: 25 Years Later, New York Pays Tribute to the Victims, without Donald Trump but in the Presence of the First Muslim Mayor in His History (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
lindependant.fr reported it asPassport Format and Invisible Fold: Apple's Latest Born, the iPhone Duo Will Arrive in France in October at a Price of 2339 Euros (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
lindependant.fr reported it asPassport Format and Invisible Fold: Apple's Latest Born, the iPhone Duo Will Arrive in France in October at a Price of 2339 Euros (opens lindependant.fr 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.
lindependant.fr reported it asArtificial Intelligence Is "Out of Control": a Researcher Resigns From Anthropic and Receives Support From a Cadre that Sees "10% Chance that AI Will Kill All Humans in the Next Decade" (opens lindependant.fr 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.
lindependant.fr reported it asArtificial Intelligence Is "Out of Control": a Researcher Resigns From Anthropic and Receives Support From a Cadre that Sees "10% Chance that AI Will Kill All Humans in the Next Decade" (opens lindependant.fr 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.
lindependant.fr reported it asArtificial Intelligence Is "Out of Control": a Researcher Resigns From Anthropic and Receives Support From a Cadre that Sees "10% Chance that AI Will Kill All Humans in the Next Decade" (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
An Anthropic researcher has warned of a greater than 10% chance of AI causing human extinction in the next ten years. The warning follows a colleague's resignation over concerns about reckless AI development.
lindependant.fr reported it asArtificial Intelligence Is "Out of Control": a Researcher Resigns From Anthropic and Receives Support From a Cadre that Sees "10% Chance that AI Will Kill All Humans in the Next Decade" (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon, a researcher formerly with OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned, stating that leading AI developers are acting irresponsibly and "gambling with our lives." His departure has drawn comparisons to the Skynet scenario from the Terminator film.
lindependant.fr reported it asArtificial Intelligence Is "Out of Control": a Researcher Resigns From Anthropic and Receives Support From a Cadre that Sees "10% Chance that AI Will Kill All Humans in the Next Decade" (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
lindependant.fr reported it asUnited States-Iran War: Washington Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers, Tehran Responds and Strikes an American Base in Jordan (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
lindependant.fr reported it asUnited States-Iran War: Washington Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers, Tehran Responds and Strikes an American Base in Jordan (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
The Kremlin has stated it does not rule out resuming trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. However, Russian officials indicated it is too early to discuss specific locations or dates for any potential negotiations.
lindependant.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: Does a New Diplomatic Window Open with Russia? The Kremlin "Available" to Negotiate in the Coming Weeks, According to the Elysée (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
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Where it publishes from
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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
- 64
- Reports listed
- 65
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
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Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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