The Objective media bias and reliability
The Objective is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 112 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Objective biased?
The Objective 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 Objective left or right?
The Objective is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is The Objective reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for The Objective. 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 Objective has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Objective’s own report linked underneath.
Mexican security forces have arrested Francisco Javier “N”, alias “El Trompas”, the man accused of murdering Spanish student Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera. The 21-year-old was attacked near a medicinal plant fair in Cuautla, Morelos, and died from her wounds. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible robbery.
The Objective reported it asThe Alleged Perpetrator of the Murder of Spanish Woman Claudia Tacoronte Arrested in Mexico (opens The Objective in a new tab)
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
The Objective reported it asChina and Russia Veto Security Council Resolution Calling for Further Sanctions Against Iran (opens The Objective in a new tab)
Two soldiers deployed in Ceuta were evacuated to a Madrid hospital after being attacked by immigrants. Defence Minister Margarita Robles visited them, though the extent of their injuries has not been specified.
The Objective reported it asTwo Soldiers Evacuated From Ceuta Al-Gómez Ulla After Being Attacked by Immigrants (opens The Objective 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.
The Objective reported it asTrump Threatens to Stop Trading with the European Union (opens The Objective in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
The Objective reported it asFederal Reserve Confronts Donald Trump and Raises Interest Rates 25 Points (opens The Objective in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has accused Canada of not doing enough to stop drug trafficking, alleging that fentanyl is produced in clandestine Canadian labs. However, he did not include Canada on a list of major drug-producing countries submitted to Congress.
The Objective reported it asTrump Takes Venezuela Off the List of Countries that Fail in the Fight Against Drug Trafficking (opens The Objective in a new tab)
US envoy John Coale has arrived in Minsk to meet with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The talks are focused on negotiating the release of political prisoners. Coale's visit follows a trip to Lithuania and a previous successful negotiation that led to the release of 250 prisoners.
The Objective reported it asBelarus Releases 25 Political Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Releases Sanctions · Global Voices (opens The Objective 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'.
The Objective reported it asVon Der Leyen Asks to Veto Networks to Children Under the Age of 13 and Restricted Access up to the Age of 15 (opens The Objective 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.
The Objective reported it asVon Der Leyen Proposes an Emergency Law After the Ceuta Crisis: 'Europe Will Be There' (opens The Objective in a new tab)
US forces intercepted and sank a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, which they stated was used as a refueling station for drug trafficking operations and was linked to the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros. The crew was rescued and will be handed over to Ecuadorian authorities.
The Objective reported it asU.S. Intercepts a Vessel Allegedly Linked to Los Choneros (opens The Objective in a new tab)
Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty in a US federal money laundering case. He is accused of bribing officials to win contracts for food imports during a period of hardship in Venezuela.
The Objective reported it asNicolás Maduro's Frontman Pleads Guilty to Laundering Money in the United States (opens The Objective 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.
The Objective reported it asThe U.S. Supreme Brakes Trump to Restrict Mail Voting in the Midterms (opens The Objective in a new tab)
Twelve European countries met in Finland to call for a strengthened EU presence in the Arctic. They cited Russia as a significant threat and also mentioned Donald Trump's past actions. No official decisions were made, but a new EU strategy for the region is anticipated.
The Objective reported it asTwelve EU Countries Call for a More Active Role in the Arctic in the Face of Russia’s ‘Threat’ (opens The Objective in a new tab)
China's state-run Global Times has labelled a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow AI development a 'Cold War playbook'. The essay, also endorsed by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, urged the US not to sell powerful AI chips to China.
The Objective reported it asChina’s Official Press Accuses the US of Using a “Cold War Manual” Against Its AI (opens The Objective in a new tab)
A 21-year-old Spanish student, Claudia Tacoronte, was murdered in Mexico on Saturday, September 12. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Álvarez has called for justice and a full investigation, with Mexican authorities examining the case under the protocol for femicide.
The Objective reported it asMurdered 21-Year-Old Spanish Student of Exchange in Mexico (opens The Objective 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.
The Objective reported it asBoris Johnson and Carl Bildt Were Traveling on the Train Before the Attack by a Russian Drone. (opens The Objective 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.
The Objective reported it asSaudi Arabia Announces Temporary Closure of East-West Pipeline After Several Attacks · Global Voices (opens The Objective in a new tab)
Former President Donald Trump attended the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon. Viewers and a Reuters photograph indicated he appeared sleepy, with his eyes closed. The White House stated he was solemnly remembering victims.
The Objective reported it asFamilies of Victims of 9/11 Ask to Declassify Files on the Role of Saudi Arabia (opens The Objective in a new tab)
Argentine President Javier Milei has suspended his planned trip to London in October. The visit was scheduled for October 23 and 24, during which he was expected to speak at Oxford University. The suspension comes amid heightened tensions over the Falkland Islands, with the Argentine government taking measures against oil companies operating there.
The Objective reported it asMilei Suspends His Trip to the United Kingdom in the Midst of Tensions over the Malvinas Islands (opens The Objective in a new tab)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that Iran would not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains in office. He stated that US President Donald Trump announced Tehran was attempting to rebuild its nuclear weapons capabilities, claiming Israel had destroyed Iran's immediate ability to produce such bombs twice.
The Objective reported it asNetanyahu Guarantees Israel Will Prevent Iran From Nuclear Rearming · Global Voices (opens The Objective in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed The Objective. We asked on 3 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
- THE OBJECTIVE MEDIA SLBillionairedirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Official site
- theobjective.com
- Seen publishing on
- theobjective.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
- 112
- Reports listed
- 117
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
116 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 1 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. The Objective has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 112 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The Objective’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 21 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 3 September 2026.
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