Agencia EFE

Agencia EFE is a Spanish international news agency, the major multimedia news agency in Spanish language and the world's fourth largest wire service after the Associated Press, Reuters, and Agence France-Presse. EFE was created in 1939 by Ramón Serrano Súñer, then Spain's Interior Minister.

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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

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • In the article 'Post-Diwali pollution plunges Indian capital into 'hazardous' air quality crisis', there was a contradiction regarding the level of air quality in New Delhi, India, after Diwali celebrations. The article stated it was 'hazardous', while another source described it as 'poor' and 'very poor' in some areas.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Cultural Heritage at Risk Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has had a significant impact on cultural landmarks and artifacts in both Israel and Gaza. The Omari Mosque in Gaza City, one of Gaza's largest and most ancient mosques, has suffered significant damage due to Israeli bombardment. Israeli attacks have also destroyed the ancient mosque of Otman Bin Qashqar and caused damage to other historic buildings and cultural centers in Gaza.

Trump Pledges Dictatorial Actions on First Day if Re-elected in 2024

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Former President Donald Trump stated he would act as a dictator on the first day of his potential second term to address border closure and oil drilling. Trump is currently the leading Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, despite facing multiple indictments. Trump's comments have sparked concerns about his appeal to the far-right and his pledge to oust his political enemies.

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori Ordered Released by Constitutional Court

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Peru's Constitutional Court has ordered the release of former president Alberto Fujimori, who has been serving a 25-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity and corruption. The court's resolution stated that Fujimori, now 85 years old and in poor health, has already served two-thirds of his sentence. The ruling reinstates a pardon granted to Fujimori in 2017 for humanitarian reasons, which was revoked by the Supreme Court in 2019. Fujimori, who was president from 1990 to 2000, was jailed in 2009 for his involvement in army death squad massacres. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights expressed concern about the release, citing previous human rights violations committed by state security forces under Fujimori's presidency.

Tensions Escalate Between North and South Korea Following Spy Satellite Launch

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 North Korea launched a military spy satellite, leading to South Korea suspending a 2018 military agreement designed to limit border tensions. North Korea has announced it will move more troops and military equipment to the border with South Korea, and will no longer be bound by the 2018 joint military accord. The North Korean news agency KCNA announced the launch of the satellite named Malligyong-1. South Korea's General Staff has called the launch a provocative act that violates UN Security Council resolutions.

Diwali Celebrations Set World Record Amid Rising Air Pollution Concerns in India

Broke On: Monday, 13 November 2023 Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali, setting a new Guinness World Record by lighting over 2.22 million earthen oil lamps at the Saryu River in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The air quality in New Delhi deteriorated significantly after the Diwali celebrations, with PM 2.5 particle levels exceeding 400 micrograms per cubic meter of air.

SpaceX and NASA Launch 29th Resupply Mission to ISS

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 SpaceX, in collaboration with NASA, launched its 29th resupply mission to the ISS on November 9, 2023. The unmanned CRS-29 Dragon spacecraft is carrying approximately 6,500 pounds of critical science, hardware, and crew supplies. Among the cargo is 500 grams of heirloom seeds from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, part of a joint experiment with NASA's Science Activation Program. The mission also includes the ILLUMA-T, a refrigerator-sized communication device that will enhance data capabilities aboard the ISS.

Potential Delay in Trump's Classified Documents Trial Due to Volume of Evidence

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Federal Judge Aileen Cannon may delay the start of the classified documents trial of Donald Trump due to the large amount of evidence his attorneys need to review. Trump is also facing three other trials next year, including a federal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Judge Cannon has granted access to the classified documents to Waltine Nauta and Carlos de Oliveira, co-defendants in the case.