Angus Watson,
Angus Watson is a skilled and versatile journalist with a focus on international news. He currently serves as a Producer for CNN in Sydney, working on the International Desk across television and digital platforms. In this role, he has covered significant stories such as the 2020 Australian bushfires, Hong Kong's 2019 summer of protests, and the 2018 Thai Cave Rescue. Prior to joining CNN's International Desk, Watson worked as a Newsdesk Producer in Hong Kong and an Associate Producer with CNN's Global Features team. His experience also includes working in Thailand for The Democratic Voice of Burma, a not-for-profit television service. Watson holds a Master of Human Rights degree from the University of Sydney.
78%
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
100%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
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- At least three people have been shot dead during the unrest.
- At least three people were killed and four others were seriously injured overnight.
- Three people, all indigenous Kanaks, have been shot dead during the protests and looting.
- Two people were killed and three were seriously injured near the southern town of Plum.
Deceptions
30%
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- At least three people have been shot dead during the unrest.
- Deadly violence on the French island of New Caledonia erupted for a third day Wednesday, with armed clashes between protesters, militias and police, and buildings and cars set on fire in the capital of the South Pacific archipelago.
- Protests began Monday involving mostly young people, in response to the tabling of a vote 10,000 miles away in the French parliament proposing changes to New Caledonia’s constitution that would give greater voting rights to French residents living on the islands.
Recent Articles
New Caledonia Crisis: Violence Erupts Over Proposed Constitutional Changes, Dozens Injured and Six Dead
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific, has experienced violent protests since May 13, 2024, over proposed constitutional changes granting greater voting rights to residents. At least six fatalities and two serious injuries have been reported during clashes between protesters, militias, and security forces. French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit on May 21 amidst a state of emergency with additional security personnel deployed. The situation is the worst since the 1980s, involving Kanak communities seeking independence and complications from foreign involvement. Three Dead, Hundreds Injured in New Caledonia as France Imposes State of Emergency After Violent Protests Over Voting Reforms
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024Three people have been killed and hundreds injured during violent protests in New Caledonia following France's approval of controversial voting reforms. The South Pacific territory, a French overseas possession, has experienced escalating unrest over long-standing tensions between indigenous Kanak communities and French inhabitants. President Emmanuel Macron declared a state of emergency, granting authorities the power to impose curfews and ban demonstrations. New Caledonia is a key part of France's Indo-Pacific vision amid increasing competition for influence in the region.
