Chris Stevenson

Chris Stevenson is a seasoned journalist who has spent most of his career with The Independent. He has held various roles within the organization, including International Editor and Premium Editor. His reporting focuses on international news, particularly in Europe and the Middle East. Chris currently holds a position at The Independent.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/chris-stevenson

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

92%

Examples:

  • Chris tends to report on international news with a focus on Europe and the Middle East. He has a history of working for The Independent in various roles, including International Editor.
  • There is no evidence of personal bias in his reporting, but he does tend to cover stories that align with The Independent's editorial stance.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In an article about Israel's raid on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, Chris reported that the Israeli military described its actions as

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In an article about the French election, Chris contradicted himself by stating that Macron's Renaissance party lost its parliamentary majority in 2002 and has been struggling to pass legislation since, while also mentioning that the country's budget could be explosive and potentially bring down the government.

Deceptions

86%

Examples:

  • In the same article about Israel's raid on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, Chris deceived his readers by stating that

Recent Articles

French President Emmanuel Macron Calls for Snap Parliamentary Elections After Far-Right Party's Victory in European Parliament Vote

French President Emmanuel Macron Calls for Snap Parliamentary Elections After Far-Right Party's Victory in European Parliament Vote

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron calls for snap parliamentary elections after far-right National Rally party gains double the votes in European Parliament. The upcoming legislative elections on June 30 and July 7 could result in a far-right government, leading to significant implications for France and Europe. Macron's decision follows his loss of parliamentary majority and advocacy for Europe-wide defense efforts.
Israeli Forces Raid Gaza Hospital in Search of Hostage Remains, Injuring Six People During Attack

Israeli Forces Raid Gaza Hospital in Search of Hostage Remains, Injuring Six People During Attack

Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 Israeli forces stormed Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza on February 15th. The raid was a limited operation seeking the remains of hostages taken by Hamas. Medical staff and patients evacuated from the hospital reported that Israel had previously bombed its compound and injured six people during their attack.