Tuesday 27 October 2026

Is DW biased? Our lean rating

CentreDW: Centre

Based on: Media Bias/Fact Check

Owned by: Deutsche Welle (German public international broadcaster)

Coverage in the last 30 days

  • DW reported on 179 stories we covered.
  • 16% of those were Blindspot stories, covered mostly by one side.
  • Topics it covered most: World, Politics, Health.

Recent stories with DW

Live Politics · Israel · 25 min ago

Israelis vote in high-turnout election on Netanyahu's leadership

Voters in Israel went to the polls in a high-turnout election, the first since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The outcome could determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in office amid ongoing war and national division.

Politics · Brazil · 37 min ago

Flávio Bolsonaro's passports canceled after election loss

Brazil canceled Flávio Bolsonaro's passports after he failed to surrender them as ordered by a Supreme Court justice. His whereabouts are unknown, raising concerns he may have fled the country.

Health · Canada · 45 min ago

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 10,000 cases

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported over 10,000 Ebola cases, with nearly half of confirmed cases resulting in death. The outbreak, driven by a rare virus with no approved vaccine or treatment, is spreading beyond Congo and prompting international response.

Politics · Brazil · 1 h ago

Lula wins fourth term in Brazil election comeback

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term as Brazil's president after a dramatic comeback from behind in the first round. His victory is seen as significant for democracy, the Amazon, and global climate efforts.

World · Russia · 1 h ago

Russia and Ukraine begin localized ceasefire in Oleshky for aid mission

A localized ceasefire took effect in Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in southern Ukraine, to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. The truce was brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump amid ongoing missile attacks in Kyiv.

World · United States · 1 h ago

Pope Leo resumes duties after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo has returned to public duties following successful lung cancer surgery, with doctors confirming no further treatment is needed. His recovery and return signal stability in the Vatican's leadership during a period of global attention.

World · Germany · 2 h ago

Cruise ship collides with container ships in Bremerhaven storm

A cruise ship collided with two container ships at the German port of Bremerhaven during stormy weather. The incident led to cruise cancellations, repair costs, and an investigation into the captain's actions.

Technology · United States · 2 h ago

Anthropic files for massive IPO amid AI growth and risk concerns

Anthropic filed paperwork to go public in what could be one of the largest stock market debuts in history. The move highlights the rapid growth of AI companies and raises concerns about risks tied to autonomous systems and financial sustainability.

World · Ukraine · 2 h ago

Ukraine regains full Starlink access after speed restrictions

Ukraine's military has restored full functionality of Starlink satellite links for drones and fast-moving equipment after a week of restricted speeds. The slowdown had hampered defense operations, particularly against Russian drone and missile attacks.

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