Methodology: How We Verify Reports in 2025
A look behind the scenes, from automated source aggregation to editorial review and publication in the live briefing feed.
Key takeaways
- A multi-step review process combines automation with editorial accountability.
- Geolocation relies on open satellite data and local sources.
- Clear correction procedures strengthen trust with readers and partners.
Data sources and prioritization
Our system ingests more than 6,000 reports every day from open channels, official sources, and local partners. A prioritization model scores urgency, credibility, and regional relevance. Anything with a low confidence score moves into a manual review queue.
- Automated language detection reliably identifies 14 languages.
- Local partners provide verified situational reporting from 38 regions.
- Every item receives a transparent source-status label.
Verification steps
Analysts review material in three passes: content plausibility, source history, and technical analysis. Images and video are checked for metadata and run through reverse image search. Geolocation is cross-checked with public maps and Sentinel data.
A traffic-light system labels reports: green for confirmed, yellow for likely, and red for unverified. Only green items reach the map and push notifications. Yellow items remain clearly marked as unverified in the briefing stream.
Corrections and transparency
Incorrect reports remain visible, but they are clearly marked as corrected. A public changelog records the time, reason, and responsible editorial desk. That keeps the record intact while meeting journalistic standards.