Thibault Spirlet

Thibault Spirlet is a news reporter for Business Insider with experience working at AFP, Politico Europe, Factal and Daily Express. His reporting focuses on topics related to Russia, Ukraine, and international relations. He has a tendency to present information with a slight slant towards the subjects he reports on and sometimes includes misleading details that make Russia and its actions seem more nefarious than they may be. Thibault has reported on instances where Putin's tactics have been used in previous encounters with world leaders, as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its impact on international relations. His work often covers topics related to military operations, diplomacy, and geopolitics.

Biography:  https://www.businessinsider.com/author/thibault-spirlet?op=1

75%

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

86%

Examples:

  • He often includes details that make Russia and its actions seem more nefarious than they may be.
  • Thibault has a tendency to present information with a slight slant towards the subjects he reports on.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • However, there is a possibility that his past work experience may influence his reporting on certain topics.
  • Thibault has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in his reporting.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • He has also reported on instances where Putin's tactics have been used in previous encounters with world leaders.
  • Thibault has reported contradictory information in some of his articles, such as the number of people injured by a vampire facial at an unlicensed medical spa.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • He has reported on instances where the situation in Ukraine has been portrayed as more dangerous than it may be.
  • Thibault has occasionally presented misleading information in his articles.

Recent Articles

Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations After Deadly Missile Strike on Crimean Peninsula: US-Supplied Missiles Involved?

Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations After Deadly Missile Strike on Crimean Peninsula: US-Supplied Missiles Involved?

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 A missile strike on the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula killed at least four people and injured over 150, prompting Russia to summon the US ambassador and accuse the US of supplying missiles and providing targeting information for the attack. Ukraine has not yet commented on the allegations but has accused Russia of placing military facilities near civilian areas.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy Urges Western Allies for More Direct Action Against Russia

Ukraine's Zelenskyy Urges Western Allies for More Direct Action Against Russia

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Western allies for more decisive action against Russian aggression, proposing NATO intervention and use of Western weapons. Frustrated by slow decision-making, he emphasizes the need for robust military support to defend Ukrainian territory.
Three Women Contract HIV from 'Vampire Facial' Procedures at Unlicensed New Mexico Spa: CDC Investigation Reveals Infection Control Lapses

Three Women Contract HIV from 'Vampire Facial' Procedures at Unlicensed New Mexico Spa: CDC Investigation Reveals Infection Control Lapses

Broke On: Monday, 01 January 2018 Three women contracted HIV after undergoing 'vampire facial' procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico spa due to reused disposable tips and improper infection control practices. The popularity of these cosmetic treatments, which involve collecting and re-injecting a patient's blood for smoother skin, has increased demand for affordable alternatives but puts clients at risk when proper safety guidelines are not followed.
Putin Denies Involvement in Ukraine Conflict, Experts Disagree

Putin Denies Involvement in Ukraine Conflict, Experts Disagree

Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin has been accused of invading Ukraine in 2014, which led to the annexation of Crimea by Russia. In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Putin denied any involvement in the conflict and claimed that it was sparked by radical nationalists who were trying to influence Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. However, there is no evidence to support this claim and many experts believe that Putin's actions led directly to the conflict.
US Navy Recovers Iranian Warheads Near Somalia, Loses Two Elite SEALs in Mission Gone Awry

US Navy Recovers Iranian Warheads Near Somalia, Loses Two Elite SEALs in Mission Gone Awry

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 On January 15, 2024, the US Navy announced that it had recovered Iranian warheads in a mission gone awry near Somalia. The operation disrupted the weapons resupply of militants in Yemen and resulted in the loss of two elite Navy SEALs at sea.