Alex Crawford

Alex Crawford is a renowned journalist known for her courageous and in-depth reporting from conflict zones around the world. She has been with Sky News since its inception, working in various locations such as Delhi, Johannesburg, and the UAE. Throughout her career, she has faced numerous challenges including detainment, abduction, interrogation while covering stories. Her reporting has had significant impacts like being the first correspondent to provide evidence of the Rohingya ethnic cleansing to the International Criminal Court. Alex's exceptional journalism has been recognized with multiple awards including five RTS Journalist of the Year awards, four BAFTAs, five international Emmys, and two honorary doctorates from UAL and Solent University. She is also a patron of the NCTJ.

Biography:  https://news.sky.com/author/alex-crawford-748

79%

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:

  • Accusations of Hezbollah being behind the attack despite their denial
  • Israel and the US blaming Hezbollah without evidence
  • Reporting on war-torn places with a focus on conflict

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Alex's reporting has led to her facing dangerous situations and coming into conflict with authorities
  • Alex was detained, abducted, interrogated while covering stories
  • Covering stories in countries with tense political situations may lead to conflicts of interest

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • 200,000 people fleeing due to crossfire attacks
  • Hezbollah denying involvement in the attack
  • Hezbollah not involved in the football pitch attack as per their denial
  • Israel accusing Hezbollah of carrying out the attack but Hezbollah starting attacks in support of Palestinians on October 8th

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Alex's reporting has been used to further political agendas
  • Misleading statements about the situation in Lebanon and the Middle East
  • Statements that may be misleading or confusing to readers

Recent Articles

Hezbollah-Israel Tension: Over 200,000 Displaced Amid Escalating Conflict and Potential for Unintended Consequences

Hezbollah-Israel Tension: Over 200,000 Displaced Amid Escalating Conflict and Potential for Unintended Consequences

Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 Since October, Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in near-daily attacks, resulting in hundreds of deaths and displacement. Hezbollah's arsenal of over 130,000 missiles and rockets threatens to overwhelm Israel's defenses. The tension has created a dangerous environment with nearly 200,00 people fleeing their homes due to crossfire attacks. Both sides understand the risks of a full-scale war but the potential for conflict remains high.