Athena Stavrou

Athena Stavrou is a general reporter at The Independent. She began the role in September 2023. Reporting on a broad range of topics, she is particularly interested in covering human-interest stories.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/athena-stavrou

66%

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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

80%

Examples:

  • Suella Braverman has accused Rishi Sunak of “betrayal” in a scathing resignation letter - after she was sacked as home secretary as part of a major cabinet reshuffle.
  • The article states that Prince Harry left Heathrow airport on Wednesday afternoon but there are no records of him doing so.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • And Brexit hardliners will be outraged by the shock political comeback of arch Remainer Mr Cameron.
  • Mr Sunak now faces the threat of a full scale revolt from the Tory right, who backed Ms Braverman’s provocative comments on “hateful” pro-Palestinian protestors that led to her dismissal.
  • Nadine Dorries accused Rishi Sunak of being “quick to anger” as she said it was the wrong move to sack Suella Braverman.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • Suella Braverman has accused Rishi Sunak of “betrayal” in a scathing resignation letter - after she was sacked as home secretary as part of a major cabinet reshuffle.
  • The article states that Prince Harry left Heathrow airport on Wednesday afternoon but there are no records of him doing so.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Suella Braverman has accused Rishi Sunak of “betrayal” in a scathing resignation letter - after she was sacked as home secretary as part of a major cabinet reshuffle.
  • The article states that Prince Harry left Heathrow airport on Wednesday afternoon but there are no records of him doing so.

Recent Articles

Prince William Conducts Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle Amidst Kate Middleton's Surgery and King Charles III's Cancer Diagnosis

Prince William Conducts Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle Amidst Kate Middleton's Surgery and King Charles III's Cancer Diagnosis

Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 Prince William conducted an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on behalf of the Queen, presenting medals to various individuals for outstanding achievement or personal bravery. He cleared his calendar as Princess Kate had planned abdominal surgery and was not expected to resume public duties until several days after she returned home from the hospital.

Former UK Home Secretary Criticizes Prime Minister in Resignation Letter

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman accuses Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of failing to deliver on key policies. Braverman alleges a secret deal to serve in Sunak's cabinet in exchange for commitments she claims were not upheld. Following Braverman's dismissal, former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron was appointed as Foreign Minister.

UK Cabinet Reshuffle: David Cameron Returns as Foreign Secretary, Suella Braverman Dismissed

Broke On: Monday, 13 November 2023 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed Home Secretary Suella Braverman and appointed former Prime Minister David Cameron as Foreign Secretary. Braverman's dismissal comes in the wake of her controversial comments about pro-Palestinian protests in London. The appointment of Cameron, who is most remembered for calling the 2016 Brexit referendum, is seen as an attempt to return the Conservative Party to a more moderate footing.

Iceland on High Alert as Fagradalsfjall Volcano Threatens to Erupt

Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023
    Iceland has declared a state of emergency due to potential volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall volcano. The seismic activity has moved south towards the town of Grindavík, which has been ordered to evacuate. The Icelandic Meteorological Office has stated that there is a 'considerable' risk of an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. The UK has updated its travel advice for British travellers, stating that a volcanic eruption is 'increasingly possible'. The 'Blue Lagoon', a popular tourist site, has been closed as a precaution.