n-tv media bias and reliability
The bias data this site ingests places n-tv as leaning right. 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 275 published stories of ours.
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Is n-tv biased?
The bias data this site ingests places n-tv as leaning right. 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 n-tv left or right?
The bias data this site ingests places n-tv as leaning right. 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 Right.
Is n-tv reliable?
The factuality data this site ingests describes n-tv as very 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 n-tv has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with n-tv’s own report linked underneath.
Saudi Aramco has cancelled or delayed crude oil deliveries to European refiners. The disruption follows an attack on the kingdom's East-West pipeline, a key route for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
n-tv reported it asAttack on Important Pipeline: Report: Saudi Arabia Does Not Deliver Oil to Europe in October (opens n-tv in a new tab)
CDU Secretary General Franziska Hoppermann has put forward specific figures for proposed fuel price relief, suggesting a reduction of 21, 23, or 25 cents per litre. She indicated these measures could be implemented at the start of October, following discussions with federal states.
n-tv reported it asPlan for Early October: CDU Secretary General Mentions Key Dates for Fuel Price Relief (opens n-tv in a new tab)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz campaigned for the Berlin CDU alongside candidate Stefan Evers. He addressed approximately 150 party members at the CDU headquarters, speaking about federal politics and praising Evers. The event was held behind closed doors.
n-tv reported it asCDU Berlin: Merz Makes His Own Final Sprint (opens n-tv in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
n-tv reported it asMillions for Palestinians: Ed Sheeran and Macklemore Outbid Themselves with Donations (opens n-tv in a new tab)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
n-tv reported it asCanada's Premier in Strasbourg: Carney Raves for Europe, but Not for Membership (opens n-tv in a new tab)
RTL Deutschland and Sky plan to eliminate approximately 500 jobs by the end of 2027, following RTL Group's acquisition of Sky Deutschland. The majority of these cuts are anticipated in 2026, as the companies aim to achieve significant annual synergies.
n-tv reported it asGroup Wants to Save Millions: RTL Cuts 500 Jobs After Sky Takeover (opens n-tv in a new tab)
Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, injuring at least 19 people, including children. Ukrainian forces responded with overnight strikes targeting an oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a military airfield in Rostov.
n-tv reported it asMany Injured After Attack: Russia Deploys New Cruise Missile Type Against Ukraine (opens n-tv in a new tab)
Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv and Odesa, injuring at least 13 people and damaging buildings including residential structures, warehouses, and a gas station. A child was among those wounded in Odesa.
n-tv reported it asMany Injured After Attack: Russia Deploys New Cruise Missile Type Against Ukraine (opens n-tv in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
n-tv reported it asAlarming Figures of the WMO: Water Reservoirs Are Shrinking Worldwide - Especially in Europe (opens n-tv in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
n-tv reported it asTrade Stop and High Tariffs: Trump Threatens EU with Alliance with Canada (opens n-tv in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
n-tv reported it asProhibition of Entry for Putin Possible: U.S. Congress Decides Significantly Tightened Russia Sanctions (opens n-tv in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
n-tv reported it asOil Prices Give Way: Fed Decision Sends Dow on Descent (opens n-tv in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
n-tv reported it asTens of Thousands of Heavy Bombs: Democrats Mobilize Against US Arms Delivery to Israel (opens n-tv in a new tab)
US envoy John Coale has arrived in Minsk to meet with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The talks are focused on negotiating the release of political prisoners. Coale's visit follows a trip to Lithuania and a previous successful negotiation that led to the release of 250 prisoners.
n-tv reported it asDeal with the USA: Lukashenko Releases About Two Dozen Prisoners (opens n-tv in a new tab)
The global gender gap has closed by 69.2%, according to the World Economic Forum's 2026 Global Gender Gap Report. However, at the current rate of progress, full gender parity is estimated to be 120 years away, with political empowerment remaining the furthest from parity.
n-tv reported it asLeadership Remains Male: World Economic Forum Sees Gender Equality only in 120 Years (opens n-tv in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
n-tv reported it asAfter Macklemore's Ejection: Ed Sheeran Loses All the Lead Bands in the USA (opens n-tv 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'.
n-tv reported it asProhibition for Under 13-Year-Olds: European Commission Plans Minimum Age for Social Media (opens n-tv in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
n-tv reported it asFollowing Nato's Example: EU Commissioner Calls for His Own EU Alert Mechanism (opens n-tv in a new tab)
The Israeli military and Shin Bet confirmed the killing of Nael Abu Obeid, commander of Hamas's Rafah Brigade, in a strike in southern Gaza. He replaced Mohammed Shabana, who was killed in May 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, 'No terrorist is immune, and Hamas will not be in Gaza.'
n-tv reported it asAirstrikes in the Gaza Strip: Israel's Army Kills Senior Hamas Commander (opens n-tv 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.
n-tv reported it asUkraine War in Liveticker: +++ 11:47 Ukraine Kills Russian General Shortly After He Was Awarded "Hero of Russia" +++ (opens n-tv in a new tab)
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How reliably it reports fact
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Very high factuality
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Who owns it
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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
- 275
- Reports listed
- 286
- We could read
- 11
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
275 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 11 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 61 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and n-tv ran the story anyway.
Across the 275 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than n-tv’s on 10 of them. Overall it filed a median of 20 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 3 September 2026.
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