VG media bias and reliability
VG is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 109 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is VG biased?
VG 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 VG left or right?
VG is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is VG reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for VG. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What VG has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with VG’s own report linked underneath.
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
VG reported it asNew Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia (opens VG 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Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore.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.
VG reported it asEd Sheeran Asks for Million-Dollar Donation After Tour Row (opens VG in a new tab)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
VG reported it asCarney Spoke to the EU – Positive About the Plan to Make Canada an Associate Member of the EU (opens VG in a new tab)
Meta is set to release Luna, a camera‑free pair of smart glasses, this autumn. The glasses will feature six built‑in microphones for use with Meta’s AI chatbot and the Muse assistant, and may be shown at the Connect developer conference with shipments aimed for October.
VG reported it asMeta Plans to Launch Smart Glasses without a Camera (opens VG 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.
VG reported it asTrump Threatens to Cut Trade with EU if Canada Becomes Associate Member (opens VG in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
VG reported it asUS Imposes New Russia Sanctions – Named After Late Senator (opens VG in a new tab)
Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv and Odesa, injuring at least 13 people and damaging buildings including residential structures, warehouses, and a gas station. A child was among those wounded in Odesa.
VG reported it asExplosions in Kyiv – Apartment Block Hit in Odesa (opens VG in a new tab)
Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, injuring at least 19 people, including children. Ukrainian forces responded with overnight strikes targeting an oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a military airfield in Rostov.
VG reported it asExplosions in Kyiv – Apartment Block Hit in Odesa (opens VG 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.
VG reported it asEd Sheeran's Former Support Artists Are Also Turning Their Backs on Him (opens VG 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.
VG reported it asCan Tip the Interest Rate Decision: – Irresponsible to Raise (opens VG in a new tab)
Sweden has expelled an official from Iran's embassy in Stockholm and summoned the country's ambassador. The Swedish foreign ministry cited activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as the reason for the expulsion.
VG reported it asSweden Expels Iranian Embassy Employee (opens VG 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'.
VG reported it asEU Wants 13-Year Age Limit on Social Media (opens VG 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.
VG reported it asEU: Proposes the Creation of a New European Security Council (opens VG in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
VG reported it asRepublican Congressman Thomas Massie Wants to Impeach Hegseth (opens VG in a new tab)
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found that nearly 80 immigrant detainees at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility were held in small metal enclosures for periods ranging from several minutes to nearly two hours. The report described the enclosures as 'highly unconventional' and a risk to detainee health and safety.
VG reported it as"Alligator Alcatraz": The Trump Administration Is Slaughtering Conditions in Florida (opens VG 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.
VG reported it asUS Confirms: Has Weapons in Space (opens VG 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.
VG reported it asUS Confirms: Has Weapons in Space (opens VG in a new tab)
Senator Mitch McConnell cast a vote to advance the farm bill in committee on September 16, after receiving voting instructions from Senator John Hoeven. The bill passed the committee 12-11 along party lines.
VG reported it asMitch McConnell (84) Back in the Senate After Three-Month Absence (opens VG 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.
VG reported it asUS: Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Attempt to Limit Postal Voting (opens VG in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
VG reported it asDonald Trump: AI Doesn't Need Brake Pads (opens VG in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed VG. 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
- SchibstedMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
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
- 109
- Reports listed
- 112
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
112 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. VG has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 109 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of VG: its report arrived a median of 25 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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