NRK media bias and reliability
NRK is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 45 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is NRK biased?
NRK 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 NRK left or right?
NRK is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is NRK reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for NRK. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What NRK has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with NRK’s own report linked underneath.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
NRK reported it asTrump Claims the US Has Reached an Agreement with Denmark and Greenland (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asUkraine: Ten Wounded in Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asUkraine: Ten Wounded in Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asTrump Threatens Trade Cuts After Canada Proposal (opens NRK 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Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore.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.
NRK reported it asSigrid to VG About the Sheeran Row: – Rejectable (opens NRK 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'.
NRK reported it asEU to Introduce Common Age Limit for Social Media (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asVon Der Leyen Proposes European Security Council (opens NRK in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
NRK reported it asRepublicans Want to Impeach Hegseth (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asSeveral Artists Withdraw From Sheeran Tour (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asUS Confirms: Has Weapons in Space (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asUS Confirms: Has Weapons in Space (opens NRK in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
NRK reported it asSupreme Court Rejects Postal Voting Restriction (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asRussian Attack on Train Near the Border with Poland – Swedish Ex-Minister Was Minutes Away (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asLabour Party State Secretary on Train that Was Evacuated in Ukraine: – Arrived on Schedule (opens NRK in a new tab)
Documents obtained by multiple outlets reveal that Atlantic Industrial Coatings admitted its own design and workmanship flaws caused the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner to blister and detach. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office said the damage resulted from a botched installation, and the government agreed to a $14.7 million repair payment.
NRK reported it asNYT: The Pool at the Lincoln Memorial Was Not Damaged by Vandalism (opens NRK in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
NRK reported it asBorder Crossing with Iran Closes After Attack on Saudi Oil Pipeline (opens NRK in a new tab)
August 2026 was the hottest month on record globally, tying with July 2023, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The record heat was attributed to human-caused climate change and a strong El Niño event, with sea surface temperatures also reaching new highs.
NRK reported it asHottest Month on Record: August Sets New Global Heat Record (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asUSA Angrep Iranske Oljetankere (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asUSA Angrep Iranske Oljetankere (opens NRK 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.
NRK reported it asIranian News Agency: Iranian Tanker Reportedly Attacked (opens NRK in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed NRK. We asked on 4 September 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
- Government of NorwayGovernmentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
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
- 45
- Reports listed
- 49
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
49 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. NRK has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 45 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of NRK: its report arrived a median of 23 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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