Helen Regan
Helen Regan is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience covering breaking news, human rights, and the climate crisis in the Asia-Pacific region. She currently serves as a Senior Producer for CNN Digital Worldwide based in Hong Kong. Prior to joining CNN, she worked as an editor, writer, and video producer for TIME in Hong Kong and as a video producer for the Democratic Voice of Burma in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Regan studied English at Exeter University and Broadcast Journalism at City University in the UK.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/helen-regan
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- Helen Regan's reporting on the Myanmar coup, Thailand's pro-democracy protests, and Hong Kong's protest movement could be seen as critical of those governments.
- In her coverage of the Indian election, Regan may have presented information that was unfavorable to certain political candidates.
Conflicts of Interest
94%
Examples:
- Potential conflict of interest in her coverage of Elon Musk's X due to her previous work for TIME in Hong Kong.
- Regan's reporting on the Indian election could be seen as favoring one political party over another.
Contradictions
81%
Examples:
- Contradictory information in Regan's reporting on Putin's statement about the possibility of using nuclear weapons.
- Inconsistencies in her coverage of Pakistan's military strikes on separatist targets in Iran.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- Some sensationalist language used in her reporting on children starving to death in Gaza.
- The title of the article on Australia fining Elon Musk's X for 'serious shortfalls' in child abuse protection may be misleading.
Recent Articles
Julian Assange Reaches Plea Deal with US Government to Avoid Prison Time and Return to Australia
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, reaches plea deal with US to avoid imprisonment and return to Australia, admitting guilt to a felony charge related to 2010's largest classified material breach. Assange faced up to 175 years in prison if convicted on all charges. Legal battle began when Army analyst Chelsea Manning leaked documents; Assange sought asylum in London embassy from 2012-2019, fighting extradition to US. Deal allows him to serve time already served and return home. 
Putin's Diplomatic Move: Deepening Ties with Vietnam Amid International Isolation
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024During his visit to Vietnam in June 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed deals on trade, education, and energy while showcasing diplomatic unity amid international isolation over Ukraine. Hanoi's non-aligned foreign policy and historical ties with Moscow made it a natural choice for Putin's trip. Key takeaways include strengthened economic cooperation, ongoing arms sales, and Vietnam acting as a geopolitical counterweight to the West. 
Powerful Volcano Eruption in Iceland: 3.4km Fissure, 50m Lava Flows, Massive Ash Plumes - Grindavik Evacuated
Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024A powerful eruption at Iceland's Sundhnukagigar volcano on May 30, 2024, sent massive plumes of ash and gas into the air, forcing evacuations in Grindavik and disrupting district heating. The fissure was about 3.4km long and lava flows reached up to 50 meters high, marking the most powerful eruption since it became active three years ago. 
Putin's Solidarity Visit to China: A Show of Power Amidst Western Isolation and Strategic Alignment
Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024Amidst international isolation due to the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin strengthened ties with China during a visit to Harbin. The trip included attending a trade fair and touring a defense research university, resulting in a joint statement criticizing US suppression of Russia and China while pledging closer cooperation in energy, space, and military sectors. 
Putin Warns of Nuclear War if Sovereignty Threatened in Russia
Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened. He also said from a military and technical viewpoint, Russia was fully prepared to use them if necessary. 
Gaza Children Dying of Starvation as Israel Throttles Aid: Hamas Calls for Permanent End to Fighting Before Releasing Hostages, Negotiations Stalled over Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024Children in Gaza are dying of starvation and dehydration as Israel blocks aid deliveries, while Hamas refuses to end the fighting. The WHO reports severe malnutrition among young children in northern Gaza hospitals, and UNICEF says the situation is preventable. Iran and Pakistan Engage in Retaliatory Strikes Against Each Other's Militant Groups
Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024Iran and Pakistan are engaged in a retaliatory strike against each other's militant groups, with the latest attack by Iran targeting Pakistani insurgents on their border. In response, Pakistan conducted strikes against Iranian targets within its own territory. Australia's eSafety Commission Fines Elon Musk's X for Insufficient Child Abuse Protection Measures
Broke On: Monday, 16 October 2023Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been fined AUD 500,000 (approximately USD 386,000) by the Australian eSafety Commission for failing to adequately protect against child abuse content. This is the first time the eSafety Commission has imposed a fine on a social media platform since the Online Safety Act came into effect in January 2023.