Reuters

Reuters is a global news organization that provides comprehensive coverage of world events, with a focus on business, financial, and political news. The site features articles from a diverse range of topics including politics, sports, entertainment and technology. Reuters maintains strict editorial independence and adheres to high journalistic standards.

90%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

95%

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  • Reuters has a neutral overall bias.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest reported for Reuters.

Contradictions

88%

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Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Reuters has occasional instances of deceptive practices such as misleading headlines or unclear reporting.

Recent Articles

  • South Africa's May 2024 Elections: ANC Seeks Re-election Amidst Challenges from Zuma and Malema

    South Africa's May 2024 Elections: ANC Seeks Re-election Amidst Challenges from Zuma and Malema

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 South Africa's May 29, 2024 elections are crucial as the African National Congress (ANC) anticipates its lowest vote share since Mandela's presidency in 1994. Challenges like high unemployment, crime, infrastructure decay, and economic inequality face incumbent President Cyril Ramaphosa as he seeks re-election. With approximately 28 million registered voters across nine provinces participating, the outcome remains uncertain between Ramaphosa, former president Jacob Zuma, and opposition leader Julius Malema. Key issues include unemployment records, crime, infrastructure decay, and economic inequality in South Africa's advanced economy.
  • Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine with drone assault

    Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine with drone assault

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 January 2024 Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine on January 2, 2024 Explosions in all districts of the city caused by the attack Two residential blocks caught fire in Solomyansky district and a blaze broke out at a local market in Podilsky district Missile attack knocked out power and water supply to some areas of the city Russia has been intensifying its attacks on Ukraine after a Ukrainian attack on Belgorod killed 25 people, including five children Putin said he believed Russia held the strategic initiative in the war and wanted to end it as quickly as possible but only on their terms Escalating violence comes as the Ukrainian president says Russia is not winning the war and that Ukraine's priorities in 2024 include hitting Russia's strengths in Crimea and protecting key cities on the eastern front
  • South Korean opposition leader stabbed in the neck during visit to Busan

    South Korean opposition leader stabbed in the neck during visit to Busan

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 January 2024 South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to Busan on Tuesday. The attacker jumped at him and struck him in the neck, sending him collapsing backwards. Lee is conscious but has a 1-centimeter laceration on the left side of his neck and doctors are concerned he may have additional bleeding.
  • US Navy Sinks Three Houthi Boats Attacking Cargo Ship in Red Sea

    US Navy Sinks Three Houthi Boats Attacking Cargo Ship in Red Sea

    Broke On: Sunday, 31 December 2023 On Sunday, the US Navy announced that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea. The Maersk Hangzhou was hit by a missile earlier that evening and four small boats attacked it with small arms fire. The USS Gravely destroyer and helicopters from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier responded to the distress call and issued verbal warnings to the attackers, who responded by firing on the helicopters. The US Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense, sinking three of the four boats and killing the people on board while the fourth boat fled the area. No U.S. personnel or equipment was reported damaged. The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation and warned of consequences. The US has significant national security interests in the region and will put the kind of forces it needs to protect those interests and act in self-defense going forward.
  • US Announces $250 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Exhausting Last Remaining Funding

    US Announces $250 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Exhausting Last Remaining Funding

    Broke On: Thursday, 28 December 2023 The United States has announced a $250 million military aid package for Ukraine The package includes air defense munitions, artillery ammunition, anti-armor munitions, and over 15 million rounds of ammunition The package is funded through Presidential Drawdown Authority This marks the limit of the US's ability to provide weapons to Ukraine without additional funding from Congress The Biden administration has asked Congress for a supplemental package worth more than $60 billion in aid for Ukraine The US has sent more than $46 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in February 2022
  • Hezbollah attacks US military base in Iraq, Biden responds with air strikes

    Hezbollah attacks US military base in Iraq, Biden responds with air strikes

    Broke On: Tuesday, 26 December 2023 Hezbollah attacked a US military base in Iraq Biden responded with air strikes The attack killed 10 US soldiers and wounded 20 others The US demanded an apology from Hezbollah and threatened more sanctions Hezbollah denied responsibility and accused the US of fabricating evidence The incident escalated tensions between the two countries
  • China Approves 105 New Online Games, Proposes Curbs on Gaming

    China Approves 105 New Online Games, Proposes Curbs on Gaming

    Broke On: Tuesday, 26 December 2023 China has approved 105 new online games, including Tencent's Counter War: Future and NetEase's Firefly Assault. The National Press and Publication Administration issued a statement on its WeChat social media account Monday stating that the approvals by the Game Working Committee of China Music and Digital Association were positive signals that support the prosperity and healthy development of the online game industry. In 2023, 1,075 game version numbers had been issued, of which 977 were domestically produced and 98 were imported. The domestic online games market exceeded 300 billion yuan ($42 billion) in revenue in 2023, with the number of people playing the games reaching 668 million. China has proposed online-gaming curbs, which led to a decline in the market cap of Tencent by $46 billion. The measures include limiting users' in-game spending and eliminating incentives that can get people hooked on games. This has caused Chinese gaming shares to dive. The new rules reflected Beijing's concerns about user data.
  • Iran's Navy Adds New Cruise Missiles to Arsenal

    Iran's Navy Adds New Cruise Missiles to Arsenal

    Broke On: Monday, 25 December 2023 Iran's navy has added two new cruise missiles, Talaeieh and Nasir, to its arsenal. Talaeieh cruise missile has a range of over 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) and the capability to change targets after launching. Nasir cruise missile has a 62-mile (100-kilometer) range and can be installed on warships. Both Talaeieh and Nasir have arrived at a naval base near the Indian Ocean in the southern Iranian port of Konarak.

  • Egypt's Presidential Election Amid Economic Crisis and Gaza Conflict

    Broke On: Saturday, 09 December 2023 Egyptians are heading to the polls for a presidential election, with incumbent President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expected to secure a third term. The election is taking place amid an economic crisis and a war on the country's border with Gaza. Three candidates have qualified to stand against Sisi, but none are high-profile figures. The International Monetary Fund is in talks with Egypt for additional financing. The conflict in Gaza has dominated media coverage, with some TV shows linking it to Sisi's favor. Sisi's renewed diplomatic relevance on the international stage due to the Israel-Hamas war has led to visits from several top Western officials. Egypt's control of the Rafah crossing and its mediation roles in previous wars between Israel and Hamas have increased its geopolitical weight.

  • Escalating Tensions Between Guyana and Venezuela Over Territorial Dispute

    Broke On: Saturday, 09 December 2023 Venezuela and Guyana are in a territorial dispute over the mineral-rich territory of Essequibo. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro plans to issue ID cards to the local population in the Guyanese border town of Mabaruma, raising concerns of a potential land grab. The US staged a flyover above the border region in a show of military strength. Guyana has urged oil companies to ignore Venezuela's actions and vowed to protect its sovereignty. The United Nations and regional organizations have backed Guyana's position.