France 24 News Channel

France 24 News Channel is an international news channel that provides a French perspective on global affairs. The site features articles in English, Arabic, and Spanish and has a combined weekly TV audience of 101.7 million viewers. The site covers various topics including politics, health crises, environmental issues, technology advancements and more from around the world.

85%

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

87%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally includes biases that lean towards the liberal side.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally reports on conflicts of interest, but does not seem to be heavily influenced by them.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • There are a few instances where contradictions are mentioned in the articles.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • There are a few instances where the site uses deceptive practices, such as not specifying that some quotes are from opposing viewpoints.

Recent Articles

  • New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir: Potential Price Drop to $40 per Year if Generics Allowed

    New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir: Potential Price Drop to $40 per Year if Generics Allowed

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 New research suggests that the cost of producing Lenacapavir, a highly effective HIV prevention drug, could be as low as $40 per person a year if generic versions are allowed for manufacturing. This contrasts with its current price of over $40,000 per person a year in various countries. UNAIDS is urging Gilead Sciences to make the drug more accessible to people in developing countries and allow generic manufacturing through the UN-backed Medicines Patent Pool.
  • Boeing's Starliner Capsule: Thruster Failures and Helium Leaks Delay Astronauts' Return from ISS

    Boeing's Starliner Capsule: Thruster Failures and Helium Leaks Delay Astronauts' Return from ISS

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain on the International Space Station due to Boeing's Starliner capsule encountering helium leaks and thruster failures during approach. Recent tests on a spare thruster have provided valuable insights, but NASA and Boeing continue working to understand root causes before allowing the astronauts' return. The Starliner is Boeing's first crewed test flight for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, with four of five failed thrusters now online at lower power levels.
  • Southern Europe Sweats Through Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Vulnerable Populations Brace for Severe Conditions and Wildfires

    Southern Europe Sweats Through Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Vulnerable Populations Brace for Severe Conditions and Wildfires

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 A scorching heat wave in southern Europe has broken temperature records, reaching over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas. The extreme weather conditions have led to severe warnings, measures to protect vulnerable populations, and record energy consumption. Italy and several other countries have declared states of emergency due to the heatwave, which has also caused wildfires and power outages.
  • French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Leads Caretaker Government After July 2024 Elections, Macron Seeks Right-of-Center Coalition

    French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Leads Caretaker Government After July 2024 Elections, Macron Seeks Right-of-Center Coalition

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal resigned on July 16, 2024, and was asked to lead a caretaker government until a new prime minister is found. The New Popular Front (NFP) alliance won the most seats in the July 7 legislative elections but internal conflicts have hindered their ability to agree on a candidate. Macron aims to form a right-of-center majority and parliament reconvenes on July 18 for key position appointments. Attal's relationship with his mentor, President Emmanuel Macron, has strained following the electoral defeat.
  • The Lengthening Days: How Melting Polar Ice Caps Are Changing Earth's Rotation

    The Lengthening Days: How Melting Polar Ice Caps Are Changing Earth's Rotation

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Human-caused climate change is causing Earth's days to lengthen due to melting polar ice caps redistributing mass and slowing down the planet's rotation. This phenomenon, observed for decades but recently accelerated, could disrupt systems reliant on precise timekeeping and may require a negative leap second in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Stay informed about this development and its implications.
  • Wildfire in Newfoundland and Labrador Forces Evacuation of 9,600 Residents: Aggressive Inferno Grows from 600 to Over 10,000 Hectares in One Day

    Wildfire in Newfoundland and Labrador Forces Evacuation of 9,600 Residents: Aggressive Inferno Grows from 600 to Over 10,000 Hectares in One Day

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 A wildfire in eastern Canada near Labrador City has prompted the evacuation of over 9,600 residents due to its rapid growth and aggressive behavior. The fire has grown from 600 hectares to over 10,000 hectares in one day and is currently six kilometers northwest of Labrador City.
  • Three West African Countries Form Alliance Amidst ECOWAS Tensions, Raising Concerns of Disintegration

    Three West African Countries Form Alliance Amidst ECOWAS Tensions, Raising Concerns of Disintegration

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Military leaders from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) after withdrawing from ECOWAS. Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani of Niger expressed concerns about threats to their states within ECOWAS, while Capt. Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso accused foreign countries of exploitation. The departure of these three countries could lead to disintegration within ECOWAS and potential consequences if not reversed.
  • Sierra Leone's New Law Criminalizes Child Marriage: A Milestone for Girls' Rights and Development

    Sierra Leone's New Law Criminalizes Child Marriage: A Milestone for Girls' Rights and Development

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio signed the Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024 into law on July 3rd, criminalizing marriage for girls under 18 and imposing penalties on offenders. The legislation aims to improve access to education and support services for affected children, building on existing efforts such as a new education law guaranteeing free education. Sierra Leone's First Lady Fatima Bio played a key role in advocating for the bill's passage, which is expected to set an example for other African nations.
  • Ismail Kadare: The Albanian Novelist Who Depicted Life Under Communism Through Metaphor and Quiet Sarcasm Until His Death at 88

    Ismail Kadare: The Albanian Novelist Who Depicted Life Under Communism Through Metaphor and Quiet Sarcasm Until His Death at 88

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Acclaimed Albanian writer Ismail Kadare, known for his novels chronicling life under communist dictator Enver Hoxha, died at age 88 in Tirana. A graduate of Tirana University and Moscow's Maxim Gorky Literature Institute, Kadare used metaphor and sarcasm to depict Albanian reality despite being branded a traitor for defecting to France. His works, including 'Broken April' and 'The General of the Dead Army,' were translated into 45 languages and earned him numerous awards. Despite international acclaim, Kadare declined offers to become Albania's president.
  • South Africa's New Coalition Government: ANC and DA Join Forces for Rapid Economic Growth and a More Just Society

    South Africa's New Coalition Government: ANC and DA Join Forces for Rapid Economic Growth and a More Just Society

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa forms an unprecedented coalition government with the Democratic Alliance (DA) after ANC loses parliamentary majority. ANC keeps key ministries, DA secures six. Prioritizes economic growth and a more just society.