Newsbook media bias and reliability
Newsbook is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 18 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Newsbook biased?
Newsbook 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 Newsbook left or right?
Newsbook is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Newsbook reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Newsbook. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Newsbook has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Newsbook’s own report linked underneath.
Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorsky has contacted SpaceX CEO Elon Musk regarding reported speed limitations on Starlink terminals in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials confirmed the restrictions, which they say have impacted military missions.
Newsbook reported it asUkrajna: Musk Jgħid Li R-Restrizzjonijiet Fuq Starlink ġEw Mill-Gvern Amerikan (opens Newsbook 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.
Newsbook reported it asL-Ukrajna U R-Russja Qablu Fuq Waqfien Mill-ġLied Fil-Qasam Tal-Enerġija – Trump (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
Pope Leo has undergone surgery to remove part of his right lung due to lung cancer. The Vatican reports he is recovering well, walking and eating normally, though questions remain about the extent of the cancer and its impact on his upcoming tour.
Newsbook reported it asIl-Papa Ljun XIV Se Ji-I Operat Biex Jitne-Ielu Kan-Er Bikri Fil-Pulmun (opens Newsbook 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.
Newsbook reported it asTrump jil.aq Ftehim ma... Putin Biex L-United States Import D-Diesel Mir-Russja (opens Newsbook 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.
Newsbook reported it asTrump jil.aq Ftehim ma... Putin Biex L-United States Import D-Diesel Mir-Russja (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
An 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, has died after being evicted from her home. Her death has sparked a political dispute, with opposition parties accusing regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso of policies that led to Abascal's death. Ayuso has countered by calling the opposition 'political vultures'.
Newsbook reported it asTimut Al-Manzjana Li Waqqgħet Il-Gvern Spain (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia is preparing for a massive attack on Ukraine, based on updated intelligence. He announced that Ukraine is developing countermeasures and additional logistical solutions in response to Russian preparations and attacks.
Newsbook reported it asTfal Fost 12 Maqtula F’attakk Massiv Mir-Russja Fuq L-Ukrajna (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
A Russian missile strike hit a residential building in Pryluky, Chernihiv region, on October 7. Reports of casualties vary, with figures ranging from two to five dead and seven to 26 injured. The attack also damaged other buildings and infrastructure.
Newsbook reported it asTfal Fost 12 Maqtula F’attakk Massiv Mir-Russja Fuq L-Ukrajna (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
At least 32 people were killed and 100 injured in Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine. The heaviest losses were in Pryluky, Chernihiv region, where a five-storey residential building was destroyed.
Newsbook reported it asTfal Fost 12 Maqtula F’attakk Massiv Mir-Russja Fuq L-Ukrajna (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
Between 400 and 500 schools in France are expected to close fully or partially on Monday, October 5, due to ongoing student protests. Education Minister Edouard Geffray stated that security conditions have not been met for these closures.
Newsbook reported it asMadwar 500 Skola Fi Franza Magħluqa Minħabba L-Protesti (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
The Trump administration has removed Syria from a list of countries banned from importing U.S. weaponry. This action is part of a process of easing sanctions on the new Syrian government led by interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Newsbook reported it asIl-Pajjiżi Tal-G7 Si Jirrilaxxaw 100 Miljun Barmil Taż-żEjt U D-Dijżil (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
The White House is pressuring European countries to release emergency oil and diesel reserves to combat rising global prices. The US is also considering a ban on diesel exports to control domestic fuel costs before the November midterm elections.
Newsbook reported it asIl-Pajjiżi Tal-G7 Si Jirrilaxxaw 100 Miljun Barmil Taż-żEjt U D-Dijżil (opens Newsbook 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.
Newsbook reported it asIl-President Tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea Tindirizza L-Istat Tal-Unjoni (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
Newsbook reported it as103 Persona Savati Wara Li Bastiment Tal-Passiggieri Tilef Il-Kuntatt Fil-Bahar Ta' Java (opens Newsbook 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.
Newsbook reported it as'Eluf Ta' Amerikani Jibku, Xena Tal-Apokalissi' – Maltija Mal-waqgħa Tat-Twin Towers (opens Newsbook 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.
Newsbook reported it asLejl È È È Ta ̈ Shooting Your Missiles Bejn L-Iran U L-Forces Amerikani Fil-Lvant Nofsani (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated that oil prices will decrease significantly once the war with Iran concludes, which he anticipates will happen soon. He also claimed a record amount of oil was moved through the Strait of Hormuz.
Newsbook reported it asLejl È È È Ta ̈ Shooting Your Missiles Bejn L-Iran U L-Forces Amerikani Fil-Lvant Nofsani (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
Russia launched a large aerial assault on Ukraine's Kyiv and Odesa regions using missiles and drones. At least 11 people were killed and more than a dozen wounded, including children. Ukrainian forces reported destroying most of the incoming aerial targets.
Newsbook reported it asAt Least 12 Dead in New Russian Attacks on Kyiv (opens Newsbook in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Newsbook. We asked on 1 October 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 Newsbook.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Malta
- Official site
- newsbook.com.mt
- Seen publishing on
- newsbook.com.mt
- 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
- 18
- Reports listed
- 18
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 1 September 2026
18 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. Newsbook has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 18 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Newsbook: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 17 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 16 October 2026. Ratings pulled 1 October 2026.
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