The Bias Brief

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Washington ExaminerSep 19, 2026Sig. 4OpinionMedia Foreign Conflict

‘Mein Kampf in reverse’? How the New York Times weaponizes Holocaust metaphors against Israel

The op-ed criticizes a New York Times columnist for quoting an Israeli former defense minister's comparison of extremist settlers to Nazi Germany, arguing the analogy demonizes Israel. It offers historical context about Jewish access to holy sites and Palestinian violence, defends the broader Israeli right and Netanyahu coalition, and says Palestinian goodwill cannot be relied on to protect Jewish holy sites.

New York PostSep 19, 2026Sig. 6NewsConflict Foreign Defense

China Coast Guard vessel rams and damages Philippine boat on refueling mission

A China Coast Guard vessel rammed and damaged a Philippine fisheries boat on a refueling mission in the South China Sea, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. Manila called it a deliberate attack on a humanitarian mission, while Beijing said the Philippine vessel caused the collision by disregarding warnings.

Right 2.4

Washington ExaminerSep 19, 2026Sig. 8NewsDefense Foreign Conflict

Europe prepares for wider war as Russia ramps up ‘hybrid threats’ beyond Ukraine

European governments are warning that Russia is escalating hybrid attacks beyond Ukraine, citing incidents in Denmark, Lithuania, and Germany. France, Switzerland, Poland, and NATO are taking steps to bolster defenses, while Trump announced new U.S. military bases in Poland and Greenland to counter Russian influence.

Right 2.4

New York PostSep 19, 2026Sig. 5OpinionPolitics Foreign Conflict

The left lobs yet another ‘Big Lie’ on Israel — and the fallout keeps getting worse

An editorial attacks left-wing Democrats for opposing a $2.8 billion US bomb sale to Israel and for calling Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide. It argues those accusations are lies and that Israel goes to unprecedented lengths to avoid civilian casualties while Hamas maximizes them.

Right 5.6

Daily MailSep 19, 2026Sig. 4NewsConflict Foreign Politics

Church of England removes tapestry which commemorates Hamas terrorists killed in Gaza

The Church of England removed a tapestry from Leeds Minster that listed names of people killed in Gaza after Jewish groups said at least 18 names matched known Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters. The rector said the exhibition was closed immediately after receiving evidence, while the project founder dismissed the criticism as a smear. A Jewish leader called for an investigation into how it was displayed during the Ten Days of Awe.

Right 4.3

Daily MailSep 19, 2026Sig. 8OpinionEconomy Energy Conflict

ANDREW NEIL: We face a winter of global discontent - yet the West is being run by failures of truly historic proportions, for whom reality is another country

The column argues that Houthi seizures in the Red Sea and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a global energy crunch that will raise oil, gas, food, and interest costs. It blames Western leaders, especially Trump, for incompetence while warning of a new inflationary surge.

Right 3.9

Washington ExaminerSep 18, 2026Sig. 5NewsPolitics Foreign Conflict

Trump to tout confrontation of ‘complex problems’ in address at UN

President Trump is expected to use his United Nations General Assembly address to highlight confronting global problems and diplomatic achievements, according to U.N. Ambassador Michael Waltz. The speech comes amid the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts, with sideline meetings and a planned White House visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Right 3.4

Fox NewsSep 18, 2026Sig. 4NewsCulture Conflict Media

Taylor Swift quiet as friend Ed Sheeran takes heat over Macklemore 'Free Palestine' concert fiasco

Taylor Swift has not publicly defended Ed Sheeran amid backlash over Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's tour following Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' stage chants. The article highlights criticism from pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel activists and groups, while questioning Swift's silence toward her longtime collaborator.

Right 4.9

Washington ExaminerSep 18, 2026Sig. 7NewsForeign Defense Conflict

Macron orders increased defenses against Russian sabotage after drone and cyberattacks

French President Emmanuel Macron announced new measures to protect critical infrastructure from what he described as intensifying Russian hybrid attacks, including cyber and drone incidents. The report also cites recent U.S. warnings and charges related to Russian and Chinese cyber threats, and French accusations against Russia’s FSB.

Right 3.2

New York PostSep 18, 2026Sig. 6NewsPolitics Foreign Conflict

Israeli UN ambassador criticizes Mamdani as too ‘clever’ for his own good: ‘You cannot set the fire, then say this’

Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest and then trying to distance himself from expected protests before the UN General Assembly. Danon said Mamdani is 'clever' but cannot 'set the fire' and then deny responsibility, while the article notes counterprotests against Mamdani.

Right 5.2

Wall Street JournalSep 18, 2026Sig. 6OpinionConflict Foreign Politics

Opinion | The Saudis, the Houthis, and Israel

The editorial argues that the Houthi crisis and blockade on Saudi oil create an opportunity for Saudi-Israeli-Emirati cooperation under U.S. Central Command. It urges President Trump to pursue a broader regional alliance against Iran and its Houthi proxy rather than simply answering Saudi requests for airstrikes.

Right 3.7

New York PostSep 18, 2026Sig. 7NewsForeign Defense Conflict

Israel’s UN envoy calls out European countries for failing to help US secure Strait of Hormuz

Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon criticized European nations for not doing more to help the U.S. secure shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. He contrasted their inaction with past international efforts against Somali piracy and called for greater involvement, while the article notes Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels and reduced traffic.

Right 3.0