Thomas Mackintosh

Thomas Mackintosh is a news reporter for the BBC, primarily covering events in the Middle East. He has reported extensively on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has been based in Jerusalem since 2018. Prior to his current role, Thomas worked as a foreign correspondent in Washington D.C., covering politics and diplomacy. His reporting focuses on uncovering the truth and providing insightful analysis of complex issues, often highlighting contradictions and conflicts of interest. In addition to his journalistic work, Thomas is an active member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has contributed to various think tanks and policy discussions.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65015479

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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 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:

  • Thomas Mackintosh presents a biased view in favor of the Israeli government's actions in the conflict with Hamas.

Conflicts of Interest

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Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest as they are reporting on events in Israel, a country with which they may have personal or political ties.

Contradictions

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Examples:

  • Approximately 17 minutes after the turbulence event, the pilots made a controlled descent to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok which contradicts Netanyahu's claim that he is presenting the 'truth about our just war'.
  • The article states that Netanyahu faces international and domestic pressure over his handling of the war, despite having presented the 'truth about our just war' during his Congress address.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

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Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses US Congress on 24th July, 2024, bolstering support for Gaza conflict. Meets Biden, Harris, and Trump during visit to present case.
Sudden DROP in Altitude: One Dead, Dozens Injured on Singapore Airlines Flight Over Myanmar

Sudden DROP in Altitude: One Dead, Dozens Injured on Singapore Airlines Flight Over Myanmar

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence over Myanmar on May 21, 2024, resulting in one death and injuries to dozens. The plane dropped approximately 178 feet in just 4.6 seconds.
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Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 Experiences Severe Turbulence Over Myanmar, Causing Injuries and Tragic Loss of Life

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 experienced severe turbulence over Myanmar, causing an altitude drop of 178 feet in 4.6 seconds and resulting in one death and dozens of injuries. The incident occurred at an altitude of 37,000 feet due to developing convective activity. Singapore Airlines is cooperating with investigators and supporting affected passengers and crew.