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ABC NewsNews report · Nov 8, 11:35 AM
Deadly mass shooting in Poland investigated as terror act, prosecutor says
Police said the alleged attacker's father, mother and sister were found dead.
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Different Spin
Poland launches terrorism probe into mass shooting in Krakow
ABC News and Daily Sabah (Turkey) describe the same event in different terms.
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DIFFERENT SPIN
HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningCenter-leftDeadly mass shooting in Poland investigated as terror act, prosecutor says
ABC NewsHigh
Right-leaningPoland grieves after rare mass shooting kills 6 in Krakow
Daily Sabah (Turkey)Mixed
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France 24HighPoland launches terrorism probe into mass shooting in Krakow
As of November 8, 2026 at 1:59 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Poland launches terrorism probe into mass shooting in Krakow.
The headline split The left frames it as "Deadly mass shooting in Poland investigated as terror act, prosecutor says". The right frames it as "Poland grieves after rare mass shooting kills 6 in Krakow".
Match confidence High confidence. 11 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
11 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceStrong
77/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftDeadly mass shooting in Poland investigated as terror act, prosecutor says
ABC News · Center-left · News report
CenterPoland launches terrorism probe into mass shooting in Krakow
France 24 · Center · News report
Right / center-rightPoland grieves after rare mass shooting kills 6 in Krakow
Daily Sabah (Turkey) · Right · News report
SEE THE HEADLINES
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Center-leftHigh
CBS NewsNews report · Nov 8, 1:59 PM
Poland mourns Krakow shooting victims as terrorism probe launched
The attack, which Poland's defense minister described as an "act of terror," happened in Main Square, a major tourist hub in the heart of Krakow's Old Town.
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Daily Sabah (Turkey)News report · Nov 8, 10:13 AM
Poland grieves after rare mass shooting kills 6 in Krakow
Poland declared two days of national mourning beginning Sunday, while police bolstered security nationwide following a mass shooting in Krakow that killed six people and was likely...
CenterHigh
France 24News report · Nov 8, 8:59 AM
Poland launches terrorism probe into mass shooting in Krakow
Poland on Sunday launched a terror probe into the mass shooting in Krakow the day before, in which six people were killed and many more were injured. Authorities have said that the 24-year-...
Center-leftMostly Factual
The IndependentNews report · Nov 8, 12:31 PM
Krakow shooting that left six dead is ‘a terrorist offence’, says Polish prosecutor
Authorities said gunman who opened fire in Krakow city’s market square ‘was fascinated by far-right ideologies’
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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Nov 8, 1:21 PM
Tourists and locals recount fatal Krakow mass shooting that left Poland reeling
Tourists and locals alike witnessed a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, that left six people dead and 15 wounded
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Center-leftMostly Factual
New York Times WorldAnalysis · Nov 8, 1:09 PM
What to Know About the Mass Shooting in Krakow, Poland
At least nine people were dead and at least 16 injured after shootings in Krakow and another town, the police said. The motive remains unclear.
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RTE News (Ireland)News report · Nov 8, 10:17 AM
Poland launches terrorism probe into Krakow mass shooting
Poland launched a terrorism probe as mourners brought candles and flowers to Krakow's Main Market Square in tribute to six people killed by a gunman.
CenterMostly Factual
The Straits TimesNews report · Nov 8, 9:32 AM
Poland mourns six dead from Krakow shooting rampage
Warsaw announced a two-day country-wide mourning for the victims from Nov 8.
Center-leftHigh
Globe and MailNews report · Nov 8, 12:47 PM
Poland mourns victims of mass shooting in Krakow
Six people were killed more than a dozen wounded; government says attacker was inspired by far-right ideology
Center-leftMostly Factual
Washington Post WorldNews report · Nov 8, 1:39 PM
Mass shooter kills six in Poland, and three bodies are found at suspect’s home
Authorities said that the gunman opened fire in Krakow’s Old Town, and that the suspect was “fascinated by far-right ideologies.” Fifteen others were injured.
Details77/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 11 sources
77/99 Wording GapHigh confidence11 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 11 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Analysis
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Nov 8, 8:59 AM: France 24 joined the source map.
Nov 8, 9:32 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.
Nov 8, 10:13 AM: Daily Sabah (Turkey) joined the source map.
Nov 8, 10:17 AM: RTE News (Ireland) joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 77/99 and story health is stable · 11 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.