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Guardian News

9 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading Guardian News segments since Jun 2026 — 9 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Foreign Policy, Iran, 2026 midterms. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Guardian News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Latest reports

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Hungry bears enter US West homes and shops amid 2026 drought-driven food shortages

Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian News video reports on black bears entering homes, shops, and neighborhoods across the US West in elevated numbers this year. It features eyewitness accounts, such as cubs in a Colorado hallway, and expert commentary on bears adapting to food scarcity by seeking human sources like garbage and bird feeders. The segment attributes the surge to the driest winter on record destroying natural forage and warns of heightened fall conflicts during hyperphagia. Sourcing relies on Reuters investigation, state wildlife agencies, and verified videos; no on-camera experts or graphics beyond the narration.

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A Grade

Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

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Andy Burnham delivers Commons tribute to Keir Starmer on MP resignation

Sep 1, 2026

The Guardian News clip shows Andy Burnham's House of Commons statement tributing Keir Starmer after the former prime minister announced his resignation as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. Burnham references Starmer's public service, delivery of the Hillsborough law, leadership in reviving Labour's fortunes, and consistent Ukraine support. The second paragraph covers sourcing via direct parliamentary speech with references to specific policies and visits.

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A Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Cockroach lands on reporter during live weather segment

Jul 16, 2026

The segment showed a weather reporter, Rachel Metaton, continuing her report after a large flying cockroach landed on her during a live broadcast from the valley. Studio anchors commented on the event, praising her calm professionalism and noting that the insect flew and could have crawled further.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 25% Left-leaning

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Guardian report examines UAE arms flows to Sudan RSF and UK ties

Jul 1, 2026

The segment investigates weapons smuggling routes into Sudan’s civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since 2023. It details a reported UAE airbridge using cargo planes to Chad for onward smuggling to the RSF, gold flows to Dubai, and advanced weaponry appearing on battlefields. The broadcast highlights the UK’s role as UN Security Council penholder and former colonial power, accusing it of favoring economic relations with the UAE—including arms export approvals—over confronting alleged RSF support. It references the April 2025 Zam Zam camp attack, subsequent El Fasher violence, internal UK documents on limited atrocity prevention, and recovered UK-origin equipment at RSF sites.

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A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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JD Vance meets Pakistani mediators ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Jun 21, 2026

Brief Guardian News segment shows US Vice President JD Vance greeting a Pakistani delegation that includes Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of technical talks on the nuclear program and Lebanon ceasefire. The clip captures handshakes and small talk with delegation members and US figures such as Jared Kushner. The second paragraph notes sourcing via pool footage and on-site audio, with no named experts or graphics beyond the resort setting. The throughline is the start of mediated US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland on June 21, 2026.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

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Republicans Show Limited Breaks With Trump on Key Votes Ahead of Midterms

Jun 17, 2026

The segment reports growing but limited Republican defections in Congress on issues including Iran war powers resolutions, Ukraine aid, and Haitian immigrant protections. It covers Senate confirmation concerns over acting DNI nominee Bill Pulte and passage of a $70 billion ICE/CBP funding bill after internal GOP disputes over unrelated provisions. The report draws on Senate parliamentary rulings, quotes from lawmakers, and references to narrow majorities. It highlights retiring or primary-losing senators like Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn as potential sources of independence, while concluding that broader Trump control remains intact.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

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UK Court of Appeal upholds Palestine Action terror ban, reversing earlier ruling

Jun 17, 2026

The broadcast covers recent UK court decisions against Palestine Action activists and the group itself. It details convictions and sentencing for a factory raid, the upheld proscription ban, mass arrests, and protests. The segment draws on court judgments, statements from human rights lawyers and critics, and notes on public demonstrations outside courts. It highlights the reversal of a High Court decision by the Court of Appeal.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

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Trump suggests Syria handle Hezbollah fight better than Israel

Jun 16, 2026

The segment features US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the G7 summit, criticizing Israel's prolonged military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon for causing excessive civilian deaths and property destruction. Trump proposes allowing Syria under President Ahmed al-Sharaa to take over the fight, claiming Damascus would be more effective and less indiscriminate. He references past US support for Israel, his personal relationship with Netanyahu, and concerns that the Lebanon situation could undermine a potential US-Iran deal.

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A- Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

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Guardian clip captures anti-regime protests at 2026 Iran World Cup opener

Jun 16, 2026

The short Guardian News segment shows anti-regime Iranian-American protesters gathered outside the Los Angeles stadium ahead of Iran's opening 2026 World Cup match against New Zealand. Demonstrators express support for the players while denouncing the Islamic Republic government, reference past deaths in protests, and appeal for international pressure including from President Trump.

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