Editorial standards

1. Accuracy and sourcing

We build each account from identifiable reporting, primary documents and official statements where available. Our editorial contribution is to put those materials in chronology, explain relevant context and identify what is still unknown. We link important sources and distinguish confirmed facts from allegations, estimates, forecasts and analysis.

For developing stories, information can change as more evidence becomes available. When independent verification is limited or accounts conflict, we make that clear and avoid presenting disputed claims as established fact.

2. Sensitivity

• We handle violence, loss and other sensitive subjects with care and avoid sensational detail.
• We do not add unsupported claims or imply certainty that the evidence does not support.
• We take care with personal information and the privacy of people affected by the stories we cover.

3. Corrections and updates

If you believe a story contains a factual error, tell us via the contact page, including the article link, the passage and supporting information. We review specific concerns against available records and reliable reporting.

When we confirm a material error, we correct it promptly and identify significant changes on the article with a dated note. New developments are described as updates, not silently substituted for what was known earlier.

4. Advertising and editorial independence

Advertising is separate from editorial coverage. Advertisers do not assign, review or approve our independent reporting. Sponsored material, if published, is clearly labelled.