Head to head
72%
Split on framing
top 40 divergent
28
Avg divergence, shared stories
Framing and tone
How each outlet's coverage is framed across all of its scored events, and how its sentiment toward the subject breaks down.
CNN
neutral 66%critical 21%alarmist 8%pro-action 4%
Positive 8%Neutral 55%Negative 36%
The Guardian
neutral 44%critical 35%alarmist 10%pro-action 8%
Positive 7%Neutral 39%Negative 54%
Facts
From the fact ledger: how often one contradicted a claim the other reported, and each outlet's overall record.
Between these two
3.2%
of 725 shared fact checks
Each outlet's record
CNN
Contradicts others 0.9%
Ran contested claims 11.0%
Matched consensus 77.9%
The Guardian
Contradicts others 1.9%
Ran contested claims 16.8%
Matched consensus 68.3%
Where they split furthest
The highest-divergence stories both outlets covered, with each outlet's headline and how the analysis labeled its framing.
CNN
Backpacks full of explosives found near Serbia-Hungary gas pipeline, leaders say
basic security incident coverage
The Guardian
Hungary puts gas pipeline under military protection amid false-flag accusations
skeptical of Orban's claims
CNN
Trump says US team won't visit Pakistan as uncertainty surrounds Iran peace talks
uncertainty and live-update coverage
The Guardian
Trump cancels his envoys' Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire negotiations
economic fallout and Iran trust concerns emphasized
CNN
Quantifying market damage through shipping data · negative
The Guardian
Strait of Hormuz is hosting gunboat diplomacy as US and Iran vie for most effective blockade
geopolitical power struggle framing
CNN
Trump says he will extend ceasefire with Iran until negotiations conclude
factual ceasefire extension announcement
The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to 'retaliate' to US seizure of ship
ceasefire collapse risk and Iranian pushback
CNN
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit - CNN
Khanna's account featured · neutral
The Guardian
US congressman says 'IDF is lying' about his detention by settlers and soldiers
IDF accused of lying · negative
CNN
Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Economic impact of threats
The Guardian
Despite propaganda coup of F-15 crew rescue, downing is reminder to US that Iran can fight back
Iranian capability demonstration
CNN
How the Iran war could weaken Trump in his strongman showdown with Xi
Iran war undermines Trump's authority · negative
The Guardian
The big questions hanging over the Trump-Xi meeting in China
China's energy and trade concerns now dominant · neutral
CNN
Trump again touts progress toward deal and warns Netanyahu against isolation
Trump warns Netanyahu isolation while promising quick victory · negative
The Guardian
Complex relationship between Trump and Netanyahu continues to undermine Middle East ceasefire
Trump-Netanyahu frenemy tensions destabilize ceasefire · negative
CNN
Why Castro’s indictment could lead to war between the US and Cuba
war risk warning · negative
The Guardian
Nervy time for Havana neighbours of top officials as fears of US attack grow
Cuban civilian anxiety · negative
CNN
June 25, 2026: Supreme Court gives Trump major wins on two immigration cases
Humanitarian consequences and political fallout · negative
The Guardian
Trump finds partner in supreme court in his war against immigration
Court enabling nativist racial agenda · negative
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