Sources

How we use sources

Source links are part of reader trust. Articles should show where factual claims come from.

Preferred sources

• Official documents, court filings, government pages and institutional reports.
• Reputable news agencies and established media outlets.
• Original videos or public statements when they are the story lead.
• Primary datasets or policy documents for explainers.

Video-led stories

When an article is based on a YouTube video, the video can be embedded for context and views remain with the original uploader. Claims from the video should be cross-checked with reliable external sources where possible.