Terra media bias and reliability
Terra is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 88 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Terra biased?
Terra 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 Terra left or right?
Terra is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Terra reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Terra. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Terra has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Terra’s own report linked underneath.
Converse has removed a social media advertisement featuring K-pop singer Karina after critics said the imagery evoked racist symbols, including those associated with the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The company issued an apology, stating they understood why the image was upsetting and had made a mistake.
Terra reported it asConversation's Propaganda that Was Withdrawn because It Was 'Deeply Disturbing' and Accused of Racist (opens Terra in a new tab)
Russia launched missile and drone strikes on at least four Ukrainian regions, killing four people. Ukraine responded by damaging the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Terra reported it asZelenskiy to Meet Trump at the UN to Promote Truce in the Energy Sector with Russia (opens Terra in a new tab)
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has admitted to acquiring a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate. He will miss the upcoming international camp and UEFA Nations League fixtures as a result. The Swiss Football Association (SFV) made the decision jointly with the player.
Terra reported it asXhaka Admits Covid-19 Fake Vaccine and Asks for Forgiveness: "It Was a Mistake" (opens Terra 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.
Terra reported it asEd Sheeran Calls Israel's Treatment of Gaza "Unjustifiable" and Apologizes for Controversy (opens Terra in a new tab)
Iran's central military command has announced it possesses information indicating the United States is preparing new attacks. Tehran has issued a warning that any US assault would result in retaliation against American bases and interests in the Middle East, and that supporting countries would be considered participants in the conflict.
Terra reported it asIran and the U.S. Exchange Threats After Houthis Attacks Aggravate Regional Conflict (opens Terra in a new tab)
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to use new weapons and strike new targets if the United States launches another attack. The spokesman stated the 'geography of the war' would change. Meanwhile, President Trump is considering options for dealing with Iran.
Terra reported it asIran and the U.S. Exchange Threats After Houthis Attacks Aggravate Regional Conflict (opens Terra 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.
Terra reported it asExtreme Right Leads Another Election in German State; Merz Speaks in "Disaster" (opens Terra in a new tab)
Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner on September 24. Several prominent tech executives, including Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and Tim Cook, are expected to attend the event, which comes amid ongoing discussions about artificial intelligence and chip technology.
Terra reported it asTrump Receives Xi Jinping in the U.S.; Trade and AI Enter the Agenda (opens Terra in a new tab)
President Donald Trump cut short his weekend at Camp David to return to the White House on Saturday. The move coincided with a US security alert warning of potential rapid escalation in the Middle East due to the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
Terra reported it asTrump Evaluates Iran's Attack in the Midst of Rising Tensions in the Middle East (opens Terra in a new tab)
Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy for the UN Secretary General position. She announced the decision in a video on social media, stating she does not regret the challenge, following informal UN Security Council voting.
Terra reported it asMichelle Bachelet Gives up the Fight for UN Command (opens Terra in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he had spoken with Donald Trump and they agreed to meet in New York. Zelensky also thanked Trump for a visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv. The meeting is expected to occur during the UN General Assembly.
Terra reported it asRussia: On the Last Day of the Legislative Elections, Moscow Is the Target of Hundreds of Drones (opens Terra in a new tab)
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, targeting oil refineries and logistics facilities. The assault occurred on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, with reports differing on the number of drones used and casualties.
Terra reported it asRussia: On the Last Day of the Legislative Elections, Moscow Is the Target of Hundreds of Drones (opens Terra in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks on sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. The group stated the strikes were retaliation for Saudi attempts to hit Sana'a. Saudi Arabia has not officially confirmed the claims.
Terra reported it asFlames and Smoke Are Seen Near Riad Airport After Saudi Arabia Warn About Threat of Air Attack (opens Terra in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attempted ballistic missile attack on its capital, Riyadh, by Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led coalition stated the missile was intercepted. The Houthis claimed to have targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and oil facilities in Yanbu, reporting significant fires.
Terra reported it asFlames and Smoke Are Seen Near Riad Airport After Saudi Arabia Warn About Threat of Air Attack (opens Terra 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.
Terra reported it asChiefs of Technology Companies Are Calling for a Deceleration of AI — but What Does China Think? (opens Terra 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.
Terra reported it asTrump Says US, Denmark and Greenland Have Signed Agreement on US Security Control (opens Terra in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
Terra reported it asAfter Almost Non-Existent Campaign and Repression of the Opposition, Russia Holds Legislative Elections (opens Terra in a new tab)
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polling stations opened in the Far East, with President Vladimir Putin's party widely expected to win the 450 seats in the State Duma. Voting is also taking place in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Terra reported it asAfter Almost Non-Existent Campaign and Repression of the Opposition, Russia Holds Legislative Elections (opens Terra 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.
Terra reported it asMacklemore Donates $1 Million to Palestine After Leaving Ed Sheeran's Tour and Challenges Businessman (opens Terra in a new tab)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2026. They discussed preparing for future high-level interactions and the situation in West Asia, ahead of an anticipated meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Terra reported it asMain Diplomats From China and the U.S. Discuss "High-Level Interactions" in Phone Conversation, Says Beijing (opens Terra in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Terra. We asked on 7 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 Terra.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Brazil
- Official site
- terra.com.br
- Seen publishing on
- terra.com.br
- 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
- 88
- Reports listed
- 92
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
92 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. Terra has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 89 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Terra’s on 4 of them. Overall it filed a median of 24 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 22 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 22 September 2026. Ratings pulled 7 September 2026.
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