lindependant.fr media bias and reliability
Ad Fontes Media places lindependant.fr in the centre. We have seen it on 166 published stories of ours.
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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.
Democrats are projected to win a majority in the House of Representatives and have taken control of the Senate following the US midterm elections. The results mark a significant setback for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
lindependant.fr reported it asDonald Trump: Vaguely Democrat in the Senate and House of Representatives, President Loses His Majority in Congress (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
A LOT Polish Airlines flight from London to Warsaw made an unscheduled landing at Warsaw-Modlin airport on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, due to a bomb threat. Warsaw-Modlin airport was temporarily closed. An SAS flight from Copenhagen to Warsaw also reported a bomb threat.
lindependant.fr reported it asNine Aircraft in Three Days: Ryanair Is Particularly Targeted, a Worrying Phenomenon of False Bomb Alerts Shakes the European Sky (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
On Tuesday, Americans vote in the 2026 midterms that will decide whether Republicans keep their narrow House majority and Senate seats. Trump faces low approval ratings, a war with Iran and a costly cost‑of‑living squeeze, while polls show 54% of his base would back him even if he loses.
lindependant.fr reported it asCrucial Day for Donald Trump: The Americans Called to the Polls This Tuesday for the Mid-Term Elections, Will the President Lose Control of Congress and the Senate? (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Polls have opened across the United States for midterm elections, with a potential 'Blue Wave' threatening Republican control of Congress. President Trump made a final campaign address as his approval ratings hover near a record low.
lindependant.fr reported it asCrucial Day for Donald Trump: The Americans Called to the Polls This Tuesday for the Mid-Term Elections, Will the President Lose Control of Congress and the Senate? (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Democrats hope midterm elections will curb President Trump's power, but Canadians may be disappointed as bilateral tensions are likely to remain. Experts point to persistent protectionist policies and potential presidential unpredictability as reasons for continued strain.
lindependant.fr reported it asCrucial Day for Donald Trump: The Americans Called to the Polls This Tuesday for the Mid-Term Elections, Will the President Lose Control of Congress and the Senate? (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran, alongside the cost of living, played a role in the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. The conflict's financial toll was also noted.
lindependant.fr reported it asCrucial Day for Donald Trump: The Americans Called to the Polls This Tuesday for the Mid-Term Elections, Will the President Lose Control of Congress and the Senate? (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
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.
lindependant.fr reported it asHis Heart Stopped and "His State of Health Got Worse": Faced with Andorra's Team, a Spanish Football Player Suffered a Big Shock to the head... His Death Announced by His Club (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated he believes a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is nearing completion. He suggested a deal could be finalized at the G20 summit in December, which is scheduled to take place at his resort in Doral, Florida.
lindependant.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: Organized by the Americans, with Ukrainians and Russians... Negotiations Will Resume Next Week in Abu Dhabi (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Iranian state media reported hearing five explosions on Qeshm Island, near Bandar Lengeh in Hormozgan province. Some residents reported seeing two aircraft in the sky. No official confirmation of the source has been released.
lindependant.fr reported it asWar in the Middle East: "Defensive" bombings... The United States Strikes the Iranian Island of Qeshm (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
The Paris Economic Court has placed the BHV department store, SEGM BHV, into judicial reform. The move follows the management's admission of bankruptcy and aims to secure a recovery plan for the struggling retailer.
lindependant.fr reported it asThe Iconic BHV Store Placed in Judicial Reform, 700 Jobs Threatened (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
The Royal Navy tracked a Russian intelligence-gathering ship, the Viktor Leonov, off the coast of Scotland. The vessel was observed monitoring NATO military exercises, leading to the deployment of Royal Navy helicopters.
lindependant.fr reported it asThree Operations Targeted in 17 Days: a Russian Spy Ship Caught "Watching Closely" NATO's Warships During a Military Exercise (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Supermarkets in at least nine European countries experienced cyberattacks on their refrigeration systems on November 2. The European Union warned the incidents were a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain, leading to spoiled food and investigations.
lindependant.fr reported it asThe Temperature of the Refrigerators Is up to 50°C: as in France, Belgian and Swedish Supermarkets Hit by Cyberattacks (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Ryanair is considering significant cost-cutting measures, such as temporarily freezing employee salaries, as rising fuel prices and the impact of the "Iran war" increase operational costs. The airline estimates its oil costs could rise by €2 billion next year.
lindependant.fr reported it asMiddle East War Weighs Heavily on Ryanair: Company Announces New Measures to Counter Rising Fuel Prices (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Volodymyr Zelensky warned on November 2, 2026, that Russia is preparing a massive attack on Ukraine's energy and logistics infrastructure. He believes Moscow intends to exploit the distraction of the US midterm elections to carry out the strikes.
lindependant.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: 6 Tu-95MS and Tu-160 Bombers, at Least 30 Iskander, S-400, Zircon and Oniks missiles... Russia Will Launch a New "Large-Scale Attack" Within 24 Hours (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
North Korea's defense research institutes have tested a cluster bomb warhead intended for tactical ballistic missiles. State media reported the weapon can destroy an area of up to 13 hectares, and Pyongyang plans to equip military units with various types by the end of 2026.
lindependant.fr reported it asTension in Asia: "Able to Reduce an Area of 13 Hectares to Ashes", North Korea Is Testing a New Cluster Munition (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
The US Embassy in Moscow issued a warning about a credible threat of a mass casualty event at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve. Russia's FSB confirmed receiving the information and stated that appropriate measures are being taken.
lindependant.fr reported it as"A Credible Threat to an Event with Many Victims": Americans Save Russians From a Terrible Attack in a Moscow Museum (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Pentagon officials have asked several NATO countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, to tone down their public rhetoric regarding the threat posed by Russia. The request stems from concerns that some European statements have undermined continental security.
lindependant.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: Pentagon Asked Europeans to Avoid "Titling" Putin and Russia (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Patrick Stewart, the British actor famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men', has died at the age of 86. His death was announced by his family.
lindependant.fr reported it asHe Was Fighting Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy's Body Dementia: Actor Patrick Stewart, Star of the Saga "X-Men" and "Star Trek", Died (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Canada and the European Union are engaged in high-level discussions in Montreal, seeking to expand their partnership into new areas like strategic minerals and digital trade. The summit is viewed as a move to create an independent global stance.
lindependant.fr reported it asTo Reduce Their Dependence on the United States: The EU and Canada Aim for an in-Depth Partnership in the Fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Climate, Energy and Security (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
Taiwan's National Security Council secretary-general has highlighted a significant Chinese naval presence, posting a map of 53 vessels including warships and an aircraft carrier. He described the threat to Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines as 'obvious'.
lindependant.fr reported it asTension in Asia: "The Threat Is Obvious", China Deploys More than 50 Warships, Taiwan Gives Alert (opens lindependant.fr in a new tab)
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- France
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What we have seen ourselves
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- Stories
- 166
- Reports listed
- 172
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
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Measured 5 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 5 November 2026. Ratings pulled 5 November 2026.
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