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Financial Times
MediaBias News has published 10 stories involving Financial Times, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · UkraineUS threatens Ukraine with arms cutoff over refinery attacks
The United States has threatened to halt weapons and intelligence supplies to Ukraine if Kyiv continues to attack Russian oil refineries. US officials have contacted Kyiv and European capitals to urge an end to these strikes, with the potential suspension of the PURL mechanism also mentioned.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky claims Putin ordered military to ignore war rules
Volodymyr Zelensky claims Vladimir Putin ordered Russian military leaders to disregard the rules of war, citing intercepted communications. The Ukrainian president made the assertion in an interview with the Financial Times, which was conducted in a Kyiv school bomb shelter.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United KingdomBurnham told by Brussels to raise tariffs on Chinese cars
Brussels has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to increase customs duties on Chinese cars and align UK trade policy with the EU. The EU suggested joining the customs union as a solution to avoid potential trade barriers on British exports.
United Kingdom2 min readTrust 56 · Craft 70 · Hype 15
Politics · European UnionBelgium Ministry: US No Longer Reliable Ally Under Trump
An internal Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs document has warned that the United States under President Donald Trump is no longer a reliable ally. The paper calls for a re-evaluation of EU-US relations and suggests strengthening ties with opponents of the current US administration.
European Union3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United KingdomVenezuela and opposition near $4bn gold reserve deal
Venezuela's government and opposition are reportedly close to an agreement to transfer approximately $4 billion in gold reserves from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The gold has been held in London since 2019.
United Kingdom3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Business & EconomyOpenAI in talks for $1.2 trillion valuation before IPO
OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions with investors for a new funding round that could value the company at approximately $1.2 trillion. This comes as the AI firm considers its timeline for a potential initial public offering.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Conflict & Security · Ukraine
Germany's 'Sonderstab Ukraine' Fast-Tracks Kyiv Weapons Deals
Germany's Defense Ministry operates a special unit, 'Sonderstab Ukraine,' that can arrange weapons deals for Kyiv in as little as two weeks. This unit bypasses standard procurement rules by having Ukraine sign contracts directly, and it functions as a hub for experience and technology exchange.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS Navy SEALs Cleared Hormuz Strait Mines in Secret Operation
US Navy SEALs completed a four-month covert operation to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, employing divers, drones, and robotic boats. The mission aimed to secure a critical global oil route, though questions remain about the complete removal of all threats.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · Middle EastRussia and Iran collaborate on supersonic missile programme C430L
A secret Russian-Iranian programme codenamed C430L, launched in 2023, aims to develop supersonic cruise missiles capable of threatening US aircraft carriers. The project involves Russian missile experts and leaked correspondence, with no evidence of deployment yet.
Middle East5 min readTrust 62 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Business & Economy · United StatesShell's US Chemical Assets Attract Bids Up to $8 Billion
Shell is seeking to sell its underperforming U.S. chemical plants, which could be worth up to $8 billion. Several major companies, including ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell, have submitted non-binding offers.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20