Methodology

How we check sources, weigh evidence, and put stories in context.

What we cover

News, world events, technology, health, lifestyle, culture and opinion. We look for primary documents, attributable sources and original context, rather than treating popularity as evidence.

Verification & sourcing

We check the source and context of every factual claim:

1. Original documents, public records and directly attributable statements
2. Independent corroboration and relevant context
3. Dates, locations and the origin of images or video
4. Evidence quality and limitations for science and health coverage
5. Clear distinctions between reporting, analysis and opinion
6. Unverified claims labelled as unverified, never presented as facts

What we flag

• Financial interests, funding and relevant affiliations
• Missing context, edited footage and disputed accounts
• Uncertainty in numbers and evidence
• Research limitations when health or science is covered

Language we avoid

We avoid "miracle," "breakthrough," and "proven" when the evidence does not support them. Headlines reflect what the evidence supports, not speculation or the popularity of a claim.

Updates

Articles are updated when new evidence materially changes the conclusion. The "Last updated" line shows the date; substantive changes are noted in the corrections log.