Russian Couple Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building and Staging Proposal
On July 1, Russian urban climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus illegally scaled the Empire State Building's 1,454-foot antenna in New York City. At the summit, they unfurled a banner reading, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace," and the man proposed marriage, which the woman accepted. The couple, featured in Netflix's documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story," were arrested by NYPD and face multiple charges including burglary, reckless endangerment, and criminal trespass. Authorities confirmed no injuries or danger to the public during the incident.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- republicworld— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- wion— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a largely factual account focusing on the couple's stunt, their identities, and legal consequences. Coverage includes perspectives from law enforcement, building management, and the couple's background as documented in Netflix's film. There is no evident political framing; sources emphasize public safety, legal charges, and the couple's daredevil reputation without partisan commentary.
The overall tone is neutral to mildly positive, highlighting the couple's romantic gesture and adventurous spirit while reporting their arrest and legal charges. The narrative balances admiration for their daring climb and proposal with acknowledgment of the unauthorized nature of their actions and ensuing police response, resulting in a mixed but factual sentiment.
How 15 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.