Accuracy and verification
We aim to publish information that is accurate, clear and supported by reliable evidence. Material claims should be checked against primary documents, direct statements or credible independent reporting whenever practical. Speed does not remove the obligation to verify.
Independence
Editorial judgement should be guided by public interest, relevance and evidence. Diplomatic, political, commercial or personal interests must not determine how facts are reported. Opinion and analysis should be identified as such.
Sourcing and attribution
Sources should be named wherever possible. Official statements, documents, datasets and external reporting are attributed and linked when available. Anonymous sourcing should be used only when justified by the value of the information and the source's need for protection.
Context and fairness
Coverage should provide the context necessary to understand a claim or event. Relevant responses and materially different perspectives should be represented fairly without creating false equivalence.
AI-assisted editorial processing
Software and AI-assisted tools may support tasks such as transcription, translation, summarisation, classification or production workflow. They do not replace editorial responsibility. Material prepared with automated assistance must be reviewed for accuracy, attribution, context and potential distortion before publication.
Corrections and transparency
Material errors are corrected promptly and transparently under our Corrections Policy. Sources, dates and significant updates should remain clear enough for readers to assess the basis and history of the coverage.