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The rating covers Sky News’s news reporting, not its opinion pages. It is Mantle’s editorial judgement, last reviewed Sep 27, 2026. This outlet is based outside the United States and is placed relative to the American political spectrum. How outlets are rated. Disagree with this rating?
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Rated CenterSep 27, 2026
Opening rating on the five-point spectrum
Recent coverage
Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
Part of: Pope Leo’s doctors say he needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Police given more time to question two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
Part of: Police re-arrest two men over RAF Fairford incident on suspicion of assisting Iran
Websites across Europe go offline after warning issued for critical software update
Part of: Officials warn of critical PHP flaws, prompting some websites to go offline
Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of raping woman inside Westminster - reports
Part of: Police investigate allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in Parliament
Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of raping woman inside Parliament - reports
Part of: Police investigate allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in Parliament
At least 153 people killed in drone strike on disputed Sudan-South Sudan region
Part of: Drone strike on market in Abyei kills more than 150, local officials say
Man arrested in Pakistan over $126m counterfeit postage scheme
Part of: Pakistan arrests man charged in US over $126m postage label fraud
Nigeria confirms Ebola case as outbreak continues to spread
Part of: Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case, in a woman who arrived from Uganda
Woman killed in shark attack in South Africa
Part of: Woman killed in shark attack off South Africa's southeast coast
Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved
Part of: UK government approves Jackdaw gas field in North Sea
Two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation on suspicion of assisting Iran
Part of: Police re-arrest two men over RAF Fairford incident on suspicion of assisting Iran
Suspect arrested in France after fire at historic city hall
Part of: Suspect arrested over fire at Limoges town hall during French riots
BBC announces details of cuts in bid to save £500m
Part of: BBC to close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra in spring 2027
Four soldiers from UN-backed force missing after gang attack in Haiti
Part of: Four Salvadoran soldiers missing after gang attack on UN-backed force in Haiti
Albanians set fire to government buildings and clash with riot police in latest protests
Part of: Protests in Tirana turn violent as demonstrators call for PM Edi Rama to resign
Man charged after Australian MP struck by vehicle
Part of: Australian MP Helen Haines in critical condition after car strike; suspect charged
Britain's first storm of the season named
Part of: Met Office issues amber wind warning as Storm Austen approaches the UK
Alberta votes to remain part of Canada
Part of: Early results show Alberta voters rejecting separation from Canada
Australian MP loses leg after car 'reversed to hit her a second time'
Part of: Australian MP Helen Haines in critical condition after car strike; suspect charged
Australian MP hit by a car has both legs amputated
Part of: Australian MP Helen Haines in critical condition after car strike; suspect charged