Damien Cave
Damien Cave is an international correspondent for The New York Times based in Sydney, writing about Australia and how shifts in global power, security, technology and culture are affecting the Indo-Pacific region. He has spent most of the past 20 years as a correspondent for The Times, with stints in Baghdad, Miami, Mexico City and Sydney. Before that he was a deputy editor on the National desk at The Times. Cave is also the author of “Parenting Like an Australian: One Family’s Quest to Fight Fear and Dive into a Better, Braver Life.” He has been part of teams finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in international reporting and won an Overseas Press Club award. As a Times journalist, Cave follows the standards of integrity outlined in The Times’s Ethical Journalism Handbook and works to ensure dignity and respect for vulnerable sources during his reporting process.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
95%
Examples:
- Even the United States – long Israel's closest ally and benefactor – is threatening for the first time since the war began to withhold certain arms shipments.
- Israel finds itself increasingly isolated.
- The consequences of those desertions, from security to economics, risk turning Israel into a pariah.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
67%
Examples:
- At least 6 bodies have been recovered so far.
- Ireland and Spain plan to recognize Palestine as a state by the end of the month.
- More than 2,000 people were buried alive in the landslide
- Rescue efforts have been hindered by ongoing rain, flowing water, unstable ground, limited access to the area
Deceptions
100%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Recent Articles
Julian Assange Reaches Plea Deal in US Court, Faces Uncertain Future After Decade-Long Legal Battle
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, walked free from a US courtroom in June 2024 after reaching a plea deal on decade-old charges. Known for publishing classified Iraq and Afghanistan documents, Assange spent years in the Ecuadorian embassy before arrest and extradition fight. Despite legal team's claims of journalistic protection, critics argue his actions put lives at risk. 
Massive Landslide in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province Buries Over 2,000 People: Rescue Efforts Ongoing Amid Unstable Ground and Blocked Highway
Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024A landslide in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province on May 26, 2024, buried over 2,000 people and caused major destruction. Rescue efforts are ongoing but challenging due to a blocked highway and unstable ground. The region is home to around 12 million people and is rich in natural resources but underdeveloped. Over 670 deaths have been confirmed, with thousands more potentially trapped. 
House Prepares for Showdown with Biden Administration over Israel Aid
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024The House plans to vote on the Israel Security Assistance Support Act as soon as Wednesday, aiming to prohibit President Biden from withholding military aid to Israel and mandate prompt delivery. This move could divide Democrats. Christopher Luxon Elected as New Zealand's Premier, Marking a Shift in Political Landscape
Broke On: Sunday, 15 October 2023Christopher Luxon, leader of the National Party, has been elected as the new Premier of New Zealand. The election marks a shift in New Zealand's political landscape after six years of liberal rule under Jacinda Ardern. The National Party won a majority of the seats in the parliament, enabling them to form a government without the need for a coalition. Luxon's campaign focused on economic recovery and job creation, promising to steer New Zealand out of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.