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How to check an international news story in five minutes
A summary helps you discover a topic, but deciding what to believe calls for checking its origin. Use these four steps before sharing a story.
1. Open the source
Select “Read article” and check that the address belongs to the named publisher or author. A short excerpt cannot show every qualification, condition or update in the full story.
2. Check the date
Compare the publication date with the date of the event. An old story can circulate as though it were new. Also look for corrections or updates made after publication.
3. Separate fact from interpretation
Find the data, document or statement supporting the central claim. Words such as “may,” “expects” and “according to” change its certainty; do not turn them into a definite conclusion.
4. Compare and share with context
For important claims, look for another identifiable, independent source. When sharing, include the original link and say what remains unconfirmed. Leave out details you cannot verify.
Fictional worked example
A card says a city “will ban cars”. The source describes a proposal for one street on Sundays, still subject to a vote. Record the place, schedule and decision status before sharing. A faithful summary is: “The city proposes restricting cars on one street on Sundays; approval is pending.” This fictional example shows why conditions matter.