The Heritage Times media bias and reliability
The Heritage Times is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 34 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Heritage Times biased?
The Heritage Times 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 The Heritage Times left or right?
The Heritage Times is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is The Heritage Times reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for The Heritage Times. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What The Heritage Times has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Heritage Times’s own report linked underneath.
The United States will exclude South Africa and Rwanda from the Africa-US duty-free trade deal, known as AGOA, from January 1, 2027. The decision follows concerns over trade barriers and governance practices inconsistent with the agreement's criteria.
The Heritage Times reported it asTrump Considers Removal Of South Africa, Rwanda From Trade Deals (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
Ethiopia took delivery of twelve Russian Su‑35 fighter jets a year ahead of schedule, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed thanking President Vladimir Putin. The government also said four S‑400 air‑defence batteries will follow while the army continues operations against rebel groups in northern Ethiopia.
The Heritage Times reported it asEthiopia Acquires Fighter Jets From Russia Amidst Tension In Tigray (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
From 3 November, anyone flying to the United States must state they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the past 21 days. The CDC also blocks entry for visitors from Uganda or South Sudan, as the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has claimed roughly 4,700 lives across Africa.
The Heritage Times reported it asUS Imposes Mandatory Ebola Screening For Passengers To Prevent Spread (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
A foreign national was beaten to death by a group of approximately 50 people during a protest march in Durban, South Africa. Police are investigating the incident, which occurs against a backdrop of rising anti-immigrant sentiment and recent mass exoduses of migrants from the country.
The Heritage Times reported it asSouth Africa: Crowd Of 50 Beats Foreigner To Death (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
Christiane Amanpour will depart CNN in June 2027 after 43 years. Her daily shows on CNN and PBS will end by the close of 2026, with a weekly CNN show continuing through May 2027. She will also continue her podcast with ex-husband Jamie Rubin.
The Heritage Times reported it asAmanpour Announces Plan To Quit CNN After 43 Years (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
The US Supreme Court will hear a case involving a Nigerian national seeking asylum who was forced to cook meals for a separatist group. The ruling could expand the definition of material support for terrorism under immigration law.
The Heritage Times reported it asUS: Supreme Court To Review Asylum Case Of Nigerian National Who Cooked For Gunmen (opens The Heritage Times 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.
The Heritage Times reported it asPope Leo XIV To Undergo Surgery For Lung Nodule In “Coming Days” (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine needs a new president capable of reaching an agreement with Russia and condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded that President Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people and deserves backing.
The Heritage Times reported it asTrump Calls For Zelensky’s Replacement As Ukraine’s President To End Russian War (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
Elon Musk has publicly supported Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Musk stated on X that Zelensky has "gone too far," a comment made in response to Trump's call for Ukraine to find a new president and his criticism of attacks on Russian oil refineries.
The Heritage Times reported it asTrump Calls For Zelensky’s Replacement As Ukraine’s President To End Russian War (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
Donald Trump has criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay. He called the decision 'disgraceful and embarrassing' and an 'indelible stain' on Norway, claiming he had never heard of Pillay and that he deserved eight such awards for resolving conflicts.
The Heritage Times reported it asSouth African Judge Wins Nobel Peace Prize In Germany (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay has criticised Donald Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court, calling them illegal and suggesting they were a reaction to her award. She also described the situation in Gaza as genocide and defended the UN's commission of inquiry.
The Heritage Times reported it asSouth African Judge Wins Nobel Peace Prize In Germany (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
A Russian drone strike hit a Turkish-owned civilian cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing two people and injuring several crew members. The ship was carrying corn from Ukraine and heading to Italy when it was attacked.
The Heritage Times reported it asRomania: Ship Carrying 13 Persons Gutted By Fire, Sinks In Black Sea (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
A helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday, October 5, 2026. The exact number of people on board and casualties remain unconfirmed, though many are feared dead. An investigation into the incident is underway.
The Heritage Times reported it asNigeria: NAF Aircraft Crashes With 32 On Board (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
A helicopter carrying six people crashed in Zimbabwe on Wednesday, with officials confirming no survivors. Among the deceased were businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, according to state media reports.
The Heritage Times reported it asZimbabwe: President Ruto’s Ally, Wife, Others Killed In Helicopter Crash (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
South Africa summoned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for the third time in nine months, citing 'undiplomatic conduct' in media interviews. The summons follows escalating tensions over demands made by the US administration regarding land, crime, and racial policies.
The Heritage Times reported it asSouth Africa Again Summons US Ambassador Over ‘Undiplomatic Conduct’ (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced a new alliance with the stated goal of overthrowing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. The coalition, which includes prominent factions like the TPLF and Fano, seeks to establish an inclusive transitional government.
The Heritage Times reported it asEthiopia: Opposition, Armed Groups Form Alliance To Challenge Abiy’s Govt (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
British prosecutors have charged a 65-year-old man with genocide-related offences allegedly committed during the 1994 Rwanda Tutsi killings. The man, identified as Vincent Brown, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The Metropolitan Police War Crimes Team began an investigation in 2019.
The Heritage Times reported it asUK: First 1994 Rwanda Genocide-Related Charge Filed (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
The Heritage Times reported it asXenophobia: US Targets South African Officials With Visa Restrictions (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
The Heritage Times reported it asBRICS Summit: Member Nations Call For Restraint In Middle East (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
AI company Anthropic has blocked researchers from using its models for work that could potentially aid biological weapons development. The company stated it could not determine if the research served a legitimate scientific purpose or malicious intent, citing attempts to circumvent restrictions and obscure research goals.
The Heritage Times reported it asAnthropic Disrupts Attempts To Exploit AI For Biological Weapons Development (opens The Heritage Times in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed The Heritage Times. We asked on 10 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 The Heritage Times.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- theheritagetimes.com
- Seen publishing on
- theheritagetimes.com
- 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
- 34
- Reports listed
- 34
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 6 August 2026
34 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. The Heritage Times has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 34 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Heritage Times: its report arrived a median of 26 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 8 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 7 November 2026. Ratings pulled 10 October 2026.
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