Ashifa Kassam
Ashifa Kassam is a journalist at The Guardian, where she covers migration and human rights issues. She has reported extensively on the challenges faced by refugees and migrants in Europe and beyond, including the often-deadly journey across the Mediterranean. Her work has taken her to multiple countries, including Morocco, Spain, Italy, Greece and France. Prior to joining The Guardian, Ashifa worked as a reporter for local newspapers in England. She holds a degree in Journalism from City University London.
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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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Examples:
- If the RN wins a majority, party chief Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen’s 28-year-old protege who has no governing experience, could become prime minister.
- The far-right party of Marine Le Pen
- The party has vowed to drastically slash immigration and bar dual nationals from certain state jobs
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- Marine Le Pen’s anti-immigration National Rally party has historical ties to Russia and has expressed support for stopping arms supply to Ukraine.
- The National Front won in Toulon on promises to end government corruption, impose law and order, and revive the economy.
- The outcome of the two-round election remains highly uncertain, with polls suggesting RN could win between 260 and 295 seats out of France’s 577 constituencies.
Deceptions
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Examples:
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Recent Articles
France's Parliamentary Elections: Marine Le Pen's National Rally Leading in Pre-Election Polls, Implications for Macron's Second Term
Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024France's parliamentary elections on June 30, 2024, could shape President Emmanuel Macron's second term. Marine Le Pen's National Rally party leads in pre-election polls with an anti-immigration stance. The absence of centrist candidates in some areas is a trend nationwide. Voters choose 577 members of the National Assembly, and a new majority could force Macron to share power, potentially altering France's policies. 
French Bakers Shatter World Record with 140.53-Meter Long Baguette
Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024French bakers in Suresnes set a new world record for the longest baguette, measuring 140.53 meters (461 feet) long, surpassing Italy's previous record of 132.62 meters (435 feet). The dough was kneaded, shaped, and baked in front of a crowd using only traditional ingredients. After baking, part of the baguette was shared with the public and given to homeless people. With this achievement, France reclaimed its title as the home of the world's longest baguette. Madonna's Record-Breaking Free Concert at Copacabana Beach: 1.6 Million Fans Celebrate with the Queen of Pop
Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024Madonna broke the record for largest stand-alone concert attendance with 1.6 million fans at her historic free show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Copacabana Beach in May 2024. Performing hits like 'Nothing Really Matters' and 'Like a Virgin', she was joined by Brazilian artists Anitta and Pabllo Vittar. Previous largest crowds for Madonna were 130,000 fans in Paris (1987) and an estimated four million people for Rod Stewart's free rock concert there (though some may have been for New Year's Eve fireworks). 
Russian Cosmonaut Sets World Record for Most Time in Space with 878 Days on ISS
Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko sets a world record for the most time spent in space on Sunday, logging more than 878 days or nearly two-and-a-half years aboard the International Space Station (ISS). He broke the previous world record of 878 days held by Gennady Padalka.