zdfheute.de media bias and reliability
zdfheute.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 105 published stories of ours.
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zdfheute.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.
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zdfheute.de is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is zdfheute.de reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for zdfheute.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 zdfheute.de has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with zdfheute.de’s own report linked underneath.
German General Carsten Breuer has been elected as the new chair of NATO's Military Committee. The election, held in Copenhagen on 19 September 2026, saw Breuer succeed Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. Breuer is expected to take up the role in mid-2027.
zdfheute.de reported it asNATO Military Committee: German General Becomes Chairman (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
zdfheute.de reported it asGreenland: Trump Announces Agreement with Denmark (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
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.
zdfheute.de reported it asLeopardus Tilcayo: New Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
President Donald Trump was photographed on Air Force One looking at a poster that appeared to read 'Kennedy Center DEMOLIS[HED]'. The image emerged as the Kennedy Center has been surrounded by fencing and amid a court examination of its controversial closure.
zdfheute.de reported it asWhy This Trump Photo Causes Excitement (opens zdfheute.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.
zdfheute.de reported it asRTL and Sky Want to Cut 500 Jobs After Merger (opens zdfheute.de 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.
zdfheute.de reported it asCanada's Premier Carney in the EU Parliament: News in Live Blog (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
zdfheute.de reported it asGlobal Drought: Climate Change Causes Water Scarcity (opens zdfheute.de 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.
zdfheute.de reported it asUkraine War: US Congress Tightens Sanctions Against Russia (opens zdfheute.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.
zdfheute.de reported it asCDU Prime Minister: "Together with the Federal Chancellor" (opens zdfheute.de 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.
zdfheute.de reported it asAfter Macklemore-From: All Pre-Groups Leave Ed Sheerans Tour (opens zdfheute.de 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.
zdfheute.de reported it asUpdate in the Morning: A Partnership that Gives Hope (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
Germany and the United States have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation between their defense industries. The agreement, signed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to accelerate weapons production and strengthen manufacturing capacity.
zdfheute.de reported it asPistorius and Hegseth Sign Arms Agreement (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
zdfheute.de reported it asTrump Announces Closure of Kennedy Center in Washington (opens zdfheute.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.
zdfheute.de reported it asHigh Fuel Prices: Merz Announces Discharges (opens zdfheute.de 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.
zdfheute.de reported it asUSA Confirm: Have Weapons Stationed in Space (opens zdfheute.de 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.
zdfheute.de reported it asUSA Confirm: Have Weapons Stationed in Space (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
zdfheute.de reported it asUS Report Reveals Ammunition Shortages Due to Iran War (opens zdfheute.de 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.
zdfheute.de reported it asElection of Letters: Defeat for Trump Before Supreme Court (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
An oil tanker exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with mines, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The tanker was reportedly attempting to cross a prohibited zone. Thirteen crew members were rescued, and one remains missing.
zdfheute.de reported it asOil Tanker Exploded in Street of Hormus? USA Contradict (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
Donald Trump told reporters in Dublin that Canada and Iran both want to make a deal. He was asked about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade. Canada's Trade Minister said no formal talks were scheduled but conversations continue.
zdfheute.de reported it asOil Tanker Exploded in Street of Hormus? USA Contradict (opens zdfheute.de in a new tab)
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How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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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
- 105
- Reports listed
- 107
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
107 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. zdfheute.de has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 105 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than zdfheute.de’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 27 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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