Tuesday 27 October 2026

Is Financial Times biased? Our lean rating

CentreFinancial Times: Centre

Based on: Media Bias/Fact Check

Owned by: Nikkei Inc.

Coverage in the last 30 days

  • Financial Times reported on 171 stories we covered.
  • 9% of those were Blindspot stories, covered mostly by one side.
  • Topics it covered most: Politics, Business, World.

Recent stories with Financial Times

Live Politics · Israel · 26 min ago

Israeli election exit polls show no clear winner

Exit polls from Israel's parliamentary election indicate no party has secured a majority, leading to uncertainty over the formation of a new government. The result may delay the appointment of a prime minister or trigger another election.

Live Politics · Israel · 28 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 · United States · 29 min ago

Trump and Obama campaign in Michigan Senate race amid rising tensions

The Michigan Senate race has become a flashpoint in the US midterm elections, with Donald Trump intensifying Islamophobic attacks against Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Barack Obama has joined the campaign trail to support El-Sayed, highlighting deep political divisions and concerns over rhetoric and representation.

Politics · Brazil · 41 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.

Politics · United States · 41 min ago

Midterm elections approach with major campaign activity

Major political figures are actively campaigning in key battleground states ahead of the midterm elections. The focus includes voter turnout, economic issues, and the influence of foreign policy on public opinion.

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.

Politics · United States · 1 h ago

Alaska Senate race lawsuit challenges certification if Republican loses

The Justice Department sued to block Alaska from certifying its Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses narrowly. The move is tied to confusion over two candidates named Dan Sullivan and raises concerns about election integrity and political influence.

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