rtl.nl media bias and reliability
rtl.nl is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 43 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is rtl.nl biased?
rtl.nl 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 rtl.nl left or right?
rtl.nl is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is rtl.nl reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for rtl.nl. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What rtl.nl has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with rtl.nl’s own report linked underneath.
Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he has made peace while others only talked about it. He emphasized American strength and warned Iran it faced annihilation or an agreement.
rtl.nl reported it asTrump Calls International Criminal Court 'Criminal Institution' and Threatens Iran (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced plans to build two large military bases in Greenland during a speech at the UN General Assembly. An agreement was subsequently signed with Denmark and Greenland to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic.
rtl.nl reported it asTrump Calls International Criminal Court 'Criminal Institution' and Threatens Iran (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
Donald Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly, warning Iran against developing nuclear weapons and criticising the International Criminal Court. He also reiterated his desire for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict and called for accelerated AI development.
rtl.nl reported it asTrump Calls International Criminal Court 'Criminal Institution' and Threatens Iran (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). These measures, intended to escalate US pressure, could disrupt the court's finances and daily operations. The sanctions are a response to the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
rtl.nl reported it asTrump Calls International Criminal Court 'Criminal Institution' and Threatens Iran (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
Social media personalities Jake and Logan Paul visited the Pentagon and addressed U.S. military personnel. The visit, which occurred the day before National POW/MIA Recognition Day, drew online ridicule and questions about its purpose.
rtl.nl reported it asJake Paul Defends Controversial Visit to the Pentagon with Brother Logan (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
The Central Council of Jews has expressed concern over the anticipated election victory of the Left Party in Berlin. President Josef Schuster stated the party lacks credibility in fighting antisemitism and urged other parties not to form a government with them.
rtl.nl reported it asNail-Biting for CDU in German State, Party Threatens to Fail Electoral Threshold (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour has seen all supporting artists withdraw after the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was reportedly dropped due to his pro-Palestine stance. Greta Thunberg and Shane MacGowan's widow have commented on the situation.
rtl.nl reported it asDozens of Protesters at Ed Sheeran Concert in Philadelphia (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
Thousands of people protested outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday evening. The demonstration was against President Donald Trump's stated plans to close and potentially demolish the venue.
rtl.nl reported it asDemolish or Put Trump's Name on It: Protesters in the US Want to Protect This Building (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
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.
rtl.nl reported it asPositive Reactions to Greenland Agreement: 'Essential for Security' (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
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.
rtl.nl reported it asTrump: Agreement on US Control of Greenland Security (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
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.
rtl.nl reported it asPrincess Diana's Brother Spills the Beans on British Royal Family Secrets: King Charles Strikes Back (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
Donald Trump has suggested renaming artificial intelligence, stating the current term is inaccurate and ineloquent. He launched a poll on his social media platform, offering 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence' as alternatives.
rtl.nl reported it asAI Bosses Warn of Disaster Scenarios, Trump: 'It's All a Hoax' (opens rtl.nl 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.
rtl.nl reported it asMacklemore Donates over 870,000 Euros to Palestinian Organizations (opens rtl.nl 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.
rtl.nl reported it asUS Confirms Possession of Weapons System in Space (opens rtl.nl 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.
rtl.nl reported it asUS Confirms Possession of Weapons System in Space (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
One person died and 25 are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos. 51 people were rescued, but search efforts were hampered by strong winds. The boat was travelling from Libya to Crete.
rtl.nl reported it asSearch for 25 People After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Greek Island (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said its Active Operations Department struck a Russian Su‑24 in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of 7 September. Video shows tail number 49; the extent of damage is still being evaluated.
rtl.nl reported it asWitkoff Reports 'Progress' in Talks with Russia and Ukraine (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that American oil and gas companies in the region share the exposure of Iranian assets. The exchange follows US strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
rtl.nl reported it asIranian Top Negotiator Warns of 'More Painful Reaction' to US Attacks (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
The Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on September 4-5, 2026, with an ash column observed by satellite. Loud booms were heard up to 150km away, and Indonesian authorities placed the volcano under Alert Level III, prohibiting access within a 3km radius.
rtl.nl reported it asFishermen Film Indonesian Volcano Eruption, Air Traffic Disrupted (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
Eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, were closed on 7 September due to ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. The transport ministry reported 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations.
rtl.nl reported it asFishermen Film Indonesian Volcano Eruption, Air Traffic Disrupted (opens rtl.nl in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed rtl.nl. 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
We hold no ownership record for rtl.nl.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- rtl.nl
- Seen publishing on
- rtl.nl
- 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
- 43
- Reports listed
- 44
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
44 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. rtl.nl has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 43 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than rtl.nl’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 32 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 24 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 24 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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