custom international law prohibits the use of starvation of the civilian population as a method of warfare.”
Quoting the ICJ and referencing international law provides some legal weight. It frames the issue as not only political, but a complete violation and neglect for our world. This quote, to me, evokes some sort of responsibility or guilt in me as an American that this is happening on the other side of the world right now.
restore access to the United Nations to deliver food and other basic necessities into the Gaza Strip.
The word "access" metaphorically treats aid efforts as something blocked or gated.
“Starvation as a Weapon of War”
This metaphor right away in the headline of the story frames hunger as a deliberate military tactic. It implies that denying food is not only neglect, but it's a sign of aggression, like using guns or bombs.
The personality of the East Wing was always calmer and less intense than that of the testosterone-filled West Wing
The metaphor gives the building human-like traits to describe it. The quote frames the East Wing as gentler and more welcoming. On the other hand, the West Wing seems to be more aggressive.
“The secretive nature of the construction, tied to military purposes, further fueled suspicions,” Stewart McLaurin, the president of the White House Historical Association
Going to a preservation expert adds some legitimacy to this story.
The East Wing, the entrance to the White House for millions of Americans on official tours, the site of offices for every first lady for nearly a half century and the home of calligraphers who prepared thousands of invitations for White House state dinners, disappeared into a pile of rubble on Thursday.
The description "pile of rubble" makes the project sound destructive. It's an opinion. It metaphorically frames President Trump and his decision as a cultural wrecking ball, taking down part of a historical building like the White House.
“There was never a day I didn’t catch my breath walking into the East Wing,”
The quote utilizes emotional appeal to frame the East Wing as sacred to the White House. It has an influence on the story, making it centered around loss. The story guides readers more towards mourning rather than analyzing the situation of the construction.
The US government shutdown entered its 26th day on Sunday, making it the second-longest shutdown in history.
This is also a fact. It's a count of how many days the government has been shut down for and can be verified by several sources. You'd get the same answer wherever you look.
Snap works by giving people reloadable debit cards that they can use to buy essential grocery items.
This is factual information. If you looked up what the SNAP program is online, you'd get the same explanation of how the program works.
They also criticised Trump for providing assistance to Argentina and building a new White House ballroom
Criticism is opinion. It's their judgement about how the money is being spent. Some people are in support of Trump building the new ballroom at the White House, and others strongly oppose it.
the contingency fund would only cover about 60% of one month of benefits
This is a fact that came from a research group. It's based on numbers and thorough analysis.
"This is perhaps the most cruel and unlawful offense the Trump administration has perpetrated yet," Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro
This is an opinion put out by congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, who comes from my home state of Connecticut. It shows clearly how she feels, not a proven fact. She has been very publicly outspoken about how she opposes many of Trump's initiatives.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) is used by one in every eight Americans
Fact, SNAP is a huge program that's used by millions of Americans, and this is a more specific statistic that can easily be looked up.
"Bottom line, the well has run dry,"
This is an opinion. It's a more dramatic way of saying there's no money, not a clear number, fact, or statistic.
Food assistance used by more than 40 million Americans will not be distributed from November due to the ongoing US government shutdown, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
This is a factual claim that's linked to a government source. It can be validated through USDA announcements.
At least four French museums have been robbed in the last two months
Impact stretches beyond this crime, but the lack of security priceless French treasures over the past several months
The French government will not be compensated for the stolen works of art.
Impacts the nation both financially and culturally. This line also carries prominence, since it involves the French state and national property...it's not only a private loss.
Beccuau told RTL: “The wrongdoers who took these gems won’t earn €88m
This quote brings in human interest. It's not only about stolen jewels, but also about greed, destruction and value, which adds a more personal element to the story.
Paris prosecutors have charged a specialised unit known as the BRB with investigating the crime.
Mentioning an elite police force being brought into the investigation adds a special level of prominence, showing this is a high-stakes investigation over priceless jewels. It also shows impact as well, since the government is taking this matter very seriously at a national level.
Contrary to some reports, it said, the display cases protecting the stolen Napoleonic jewellery had been installed in 2019 and “represented a considerable improvement in terms of security”.
This adds conflict between the media's narrative and the museum itself. Journalists include this because of the tension and disagreement to make stories more engaging to the reader.
“The Louvre museum’s security apparatus did not fail, that is a fact,”
The quote from the culture minister is very defensive and repeated. Officials like her influence the media to protect their image through their word choices. Reiterating "that is a fact" further solidifies this idea.
A gang of four thieves forced their way into the Louvre’s Apollo gallery shortly after the museum opened on Sunday morning
Calling these individuals a "gang" makes this heist seem organized and dangerous. As an American, the proximity isn't super relevant to me since France is on the other side of the ocean. However, Oltermann is an effective storyteller, making this crime seem like a movie...crime-focused and dramatic.
the head of the Louvre prepared to face difficult questions over how thieves were able to steal priceless jewellery in broad daylight.
This line takes the blame and puts it on the leadership, shifting the focus on accountability. It frames this story as one that could've happened because someone didn't do their job.
The financial loss from France’s most dramatic heist in decades has been put at nearly €90m
The word choice of "dramatic" makes the story sound really exciting and huge. It's written to captivate the audience's attention right away, making this story seem like an important one. It's written to grab attention from the get-go, not just report facts.