The Sun media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give The Sun one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. We have seen it on 36 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Sun biased?
The rating organisations do not give The Sun one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Sun left or right?
The rating organisations do not give The Sun one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is The Sun reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Sun are Ad Fontes Media: Mixed factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: Mixed factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Sun has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Sun’s own report linked underneath.
US journalist Austin Tice's 2012 kidnapping planned by Assad regime, BBC investigation finds
Trust 60A BBC investigation, citing former Syrian regime members and intelligence files, indicates US journalist Austin Tice's 2012 kidnapping was planned by forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad. His driver allegedly provided information to the regime, facilitating the abduction.
The Sun reported it asSecret files reveal Assad ordered kidnapping of US journalist missing for 14yrs (opens The Sun 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Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore.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.
The Sun reported it asEd Sheeran tour chaos as ALL support acts drop out over Macklemore controversy (opens The Sun in a new tab)
A multi-vehicle crash on South Africa's N1 highway in the Western Cape Province has resulted in at least 21 fatalities. Three individuals sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospital.
The Sun reported it asAt least 21 killed in horror multi-vehicle crash as shock pics show wreckage (opens The Sun 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 Sun reported it asBoris Johnson blasts 'warped' Putin after drone struck train behind him (opens The Sun in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
The Sun reported it asSix dead and 130 missing after passenger ferry hits bad weather (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Anti-migrant protesters and counter-demonstrators held rival rallies in Portsmouth. Police arrested one man in connection with a previous demonstration, while the Home Secretary met police to discuss far-right group activity.
The Sun reported it asMan, 76, arrested for 'covering face amid mask ban' at anti-migrant protest (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated he could resolve any conflict over the Falkland Islands, calling a war between the UK and Argentina a "potential disaster." He suggested the UK might be unwilling to travel the distance to defend the islands, citing domestic issues.
The Sun reported it asTrump says Falklands war could be ‘disaster’ & boasts he'd fix any conflict (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
The Sun reported it asApple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo that opens like a book & iPhone 18 Pro (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
The Sun reported it asApple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo that opens like a book & iPhone 18 Pro (opens The Sun 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.
The Sun reported it asIran attacks US bases as vid shows regime tanker sinking after being blitzed (opens The Sun 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.
The Sun reported it asIran attacks US bases as vid shows regime tanker sinking after being blitzed (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Human rights organization FairSquare has filed a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA Ethics Commission. Over 100,000 people have signed the complaint, which alleges Infantino abused his power and violated his duties of political neutrality and loyalty in relation to former US President Donald Trump.
The Sun reported it asMore than 100,000 sign complaint against Infantino for 'violating his duty' (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones. The Reform UK leader described such coverings as a 'menace' following recent anti-migrant demonstrations.
The Sun reported it asI'll ban face coverings in public, Farage says - as UK city to outlaw balaclavas (opens The Sun in a new tab)
A study examining UK medical records found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, was associated with a nearly 40% reduction in asthma attacks and a 20% decrease in COPD flare-ups. Scientists suggest anti-inflammatory properties may be responsible, but caution that further trials are needed.
The Sun reported it asFat jabs could slash risk of killer asthma attacks up to 40%, study suggests (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Next has won an appeal allowing it to pay warehouse operatives a higher basic rate than store assistants. The Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld that the retailer's pay practices did not constitute unlawful sex discrimination, though claimants intend to appeal the decision on basic pay.
The Sun reported it asThousands of Next shop workers dealt huge setback in £30million equal pay battle (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Argentine President Javier Milei has suggested the UK hand over the Falkland Islands to Argentina, proposing a model similar to the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Milei stated Argentina seeks a consensus solution and does not believe in war, while the UK government reaffirmed its support for islanders' self-determination.
The Sun reported it asJavier Milei proposes Hong Kong-style handover of Falkland Islands (opens The Sun in a new tab)
A Saudi national in his 40s was stabbed in London's Mayfair district during an attempted robbery targeting valuables, including a luxury watch. A 58-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
The Sun reported it asSaudi man stabbed in upmarket square in Central London - as man, 58, arrested (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Donald Trump has warned that Britain is 'on the edge of disaster' due to high energy costs, net zero policies, and mass migration. He also criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a 'nasty guy'. The former US president urged Britain to exploit North Sea oil and gas.
The Sun reported it asTrump warns Burnham UK faces 'disaster' over immigration and energy crisis (opens The Sun in a new tab)
French President Emmanuel Macron is in London to view the Bayeux Tapestry with King Charles III and meet UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. They will discuss migration, the Russia-Ukraine war, and UK-EU relations. The tapestry is on loan from France for a 10-month exhibition.
The Sun reported it asKing & Macron share joke as they view Bayeux Tapestry together at British Museum (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Republican congressman Thomas Massie has accused Prince Andrew of committing sex crimes in the US during a speech in the House of Representatives. Massie named Andrew as one of Jeffrey Epstein's 'co-conspirators' while calling for an investigation into the late financier's associates.
The Sun reported it asAndrew is accused of 'committing sex crimes in the US' by congressman (opens The Sun in a new tab)
Who says so
2 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
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.
Mixed factuality
Who owns it
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- News CorpMedia Conglomerateparent group
- Murdoch familyMedia Conglomerateparent group
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Official site
- thesun.co.uk
- Seen publishing on
- thesun.co.uk
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
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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
- 36
- Reports listed
- 36
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
36 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.
On 5 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and The Sun ran the story anyway.
Across the 36 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The Sun’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 11 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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