wdr.de media bias and reliability
wdr.de is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 24 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is wdr.de biased?
wdr.de 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 wdr.de left or right?
wdr.de is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is wdr.de reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for wdr.de. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What wdr.de has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with wdr.de’s own report linked underneath.
Supermarkets in at least nine European countries experienced cyberattacks on their refrigeration systems on November 2. The European Union warned the incidents were a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain, leading to spoiled food and investigations.
wdr.de reported it asFrozen Chests Suddenly Thaw: Supermarkets in NRW Affected by Cyberattacks (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
Bärbel Bas has resigned from her positions as SPD chairwoman and Federal Minister of Labour, citing personal grief and political pressure. In her first public comments since stepping down, she detailed attacks from the Union and a lack of support from her own party.
wdr.de reported it asNow Bärbel Bas Speaks: These Are the Reasons Behind Her Resignation as Minister of Labour (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential security issue on its platform. Stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle have frozen billions of dollars in assets connected to the incident, while Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated user funds remain safe.
wdr.de reported it asHackers Have Attacked the World's Largest Crypto Market, Binance. (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
Patrick Stewart, the British actor famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men', has died at the age of 86. His death was announced by his family.
wdr.de reported it asCaptain Picard Is Dead: Actor Patrick Stewart Dies at the Age of 86 (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
A major security vulnerability discovered in the PHP programming language has led to widespread alerts and the precautionary shutdown of numerous websites globally. Developers are releasing patches to address the flaws.
wdr.de reported it asWave of Cyber Attacks Threatens: BSI Warns Against Critical Vulnerability in Web Applications (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
Tesla has unveiled a redesigned Roadster at SpaceX's Texas facility, featuring rocket-style thrusters that enabled it to perform aerial stunts. Production is planned to begin in 2028, with claims of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in under a second.
wdr.de reported it asTesler Roadster Presentation: Are We About to Fly over the Traffic Jam with Drones and Flight Taxis? (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
German police are investigating an incident in Cologne where a robot allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl. Two young men are under investigation for controlling the robot, with some reports noting its unusual attire.
wdr.de reported it asPolice Intervention for Assault in Cologne: A Robot Has Harassed a 16-Year-Old (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
An 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, has died after being evicted from her home. Her death has sparked a political dispute, with opposition parties accusing regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso of policies that led to Abascal's death. Ayuso has countered by calling the opposition 'political vultures'.
wdr.de reported it asEvictions Triggers a Government Crisis in Spain - What Is the Housing Situation in NRW? (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
Israel's National Security Council has issued a warning to its citizens and Jews abroad about increased terror threats ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The council advised specific precautions and highlighted certain countries as high-risk destinations.
wdr.de reported it asThree Years After Hamas Terror: NRW Commemorates the October 7 Attacks (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
August Hanning, former chief of Germany's foreign intelligence service (BND), has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason. He is accused of passing nearly 2,000 sensitive documents to his former office manager for financial gain.
wdr.de reported it asSuspected of Espionage: Ex-BND Chief Arrested on Old Family Estate in Nordwalde (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
Deutsche Telekom expects to save around €2.5 billion in indirect costs by 2030 through increased use of artificial intelligence and automation. The company also plans to invest in Germany's digital infrastructure and aims to grow AI-related revenue.
wdr.de reported it asTelekom Expects "iPhone Moment": Artificial Intelligence Is Also Expected to Increase Sales (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
Germany has pledged approximately €1 billion in military aid and an energy support package to Ukraine. The announcement came during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kyiv, which was targeted by Russian drone attacks, including a strike on the Northern Bridge.
wdr.de reported it asNews Overview: Merz Travels to Ukraine Despite Russian Warning (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
Germany has announced a new aid package for Ukraine valued at over 1.3 billion euros. The package includes military support, with a portion designated for interceptor drones, and aid for Ukraine's energy sector. President Zelensky and Chancellor Merz met in Kyiv on October 4, 2026.
wdr.de reported it asNews Overview: Merz Travels to Ukraine Despite Russian Warning (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv in early October 2026, pledging ongoing support for Ukraine. The visit occurred amidst Germany's energy crisis and domestic political challenges for Merz's party, drawing criticism from some German politicians.
wdr.de reported it asNews Overview: Merz Travels to Ukraine Despite Russian Warning (opens wdr.de 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.
wdr.de reported it asElections in Meck-Pomm and Berlin: AfD Ahead in MV, Left Wins in Berlin (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
RTL Deutschland and Sky plan to eliminate approximately 500 jobs by the end of 2027, following RTL Group's acquisition of Sky Deutschland. The majority of these cuts are anticipated in 2026, as the companies aim to achieve significant annual synergies.
wdr.de reported it asRedeployment of RTL: Additional 500 Posts Deleted (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz campaigned for the Berlin CDU alongside candidate Stefan Evers. He addressed approximately 150 party members at the CDU headquarters, speaking about federal politics and praising Evers. The event was held behind closed doors.
wdr.de reported it asComment on Friedrich Merz: The CDU Should Become More Chancellor-Constituent Again (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
CDU Secretary General Franziska Hoppermann has put forward specific figures for proposed fuel price relief, suggesting a reduction of 21, 23, or 25 cents per litre. She indicated these measures could be implemented at the start of October, following discussions with federal states.
wdr.de reported it asNews Overview: Fuel Prices - Merz Wants to Relieve People (opens wdr.de 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.
wdr.de reported it asApple iPhone Duo: What the New Folding Phone Can and Cannot Do (opens wdr.de 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.
wdr.de reported it asApple iPhone Duo: What the New Folding Phone Can and Cannot Do (opens wdr.de in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed wdr.de. We asked on 9 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 wdr.de.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Germany
- Official site
- wdr.de
- Seen publishing on
- www1.wdr.de, wdr.de
- 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
- 24
- Reports listed
- 24
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 6 August 2026
24 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. wdr.de has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 24 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than wdr.de’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 29 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 8 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 8 November 2026. Ratings pulled 9 October 2026.
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