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Clad has been grading Reuters segments since Jun 2026 — 226 reports so far, published most weeks. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, World Cup 2026, Economy. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Reuters's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Video: 3,000+ lanterns from 20 countries illuminate Hong Kong's Victoria Park for Mid-Autumn

3,000+ lanterns from 20 countries illuminate Hong Kong's Victoria Park for Mid-Autumn

Sep 29, 2026

The Reuters video shows the International Lantern Spectacular at Victoria Park, highlighting the first-ever global lantern event organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board in conjunction with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival. It features the World Lantern Boulevard with more than 3,000 lanterns representing 20 countries and regions, giant Nanjing Qinhuai heritage lanterns including an 8-meter banyan tree installation called Shadowlight, and over 1,000 traditional Hong Kong handcrafted lanterns. The short clip captures illuminated displays, crowds of visitors taking photos, and an attendee comment praising the international representations and personal experience despite long queues. The event ran from September 17 to October 4, 2026, with nightly lighting from 6:30pm to 11pm (extended to midnight on peak nights) and free admission.

Source: Reuters

Video: Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 financial charges as sanctions loom

Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 financial charges as sanctions loom

Sep 26, 2026

The Reuters video features football finance expert Kieran Maguire discussing the immediate aftermath of reports that Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges relating to inaccurate financial reporting, disguised sponsorship income, and non-cooperation from 2009-18. It explores potential sanctions including massive fines, points deductions, title stripping or relegation, noting the verdict comes partway through the 2026-27 season with City currently top of the table under new manager Enzo Maresca. Maguire highlights logistical issues with relegation given separate Premier League and EFL legal entities, questions whether the EFL would accept City and into which division, and estimates the club gained £1-1.1 billion in extra prize and commercial money compared to pre-takeover performance. He warns owners could withdraw funding, potentially threatening the club's survival, and notes narrow grounds for appeal focused on alleged commission bias rather than the evidence.

Source: Reuters

Video: Nepal PM Shah urges grant-based aid over loans for $4.7B flood recovery at UNGA

Nepal PM Shah urges grant-based aid over loans for $4.7B flood recovery at UNGA

Sep 25, 2026

The Reuters segment features Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah's address to the 81st UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026. Shah described the catastrophic August 26 glacial collapse and resulting floods that devastated communities along the Trishuli River, killing over 1,450, leaving thousands missing, and destroying infrastructure, homes, schools, and hydropower projects. He called for the international community to recognize six principles — relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, responsibility, reparation, and resilience — and provide adequate grant-based support rather than additional loans for recovery. Sourcing draws directly from Shah's speech text, with Reuters providing context on the disaster's scale from Nepali government and UN assessments. The clip highlights Nepal's low emissions (under 0.1% of global GHGs) against its disproportionate burden, referencing the Loss and Damage Fund and Global Environment Facility as insufficient. No external guests; the throughline stresses that climate-driven disasters in poor nations require systemic change to avoid permanent development setbacks.

Source: Reuters

Video: AI leaders warn UN Security Council of misuse and loss-of-control risks

AI leaders warn UN Security Council of misuse and loss-of-control risks

Sep 23, 2026

The Reuters segment reports on a UN Security Council briefing convened by France during the General Assembly, featuring CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Hugging Face plus expert Yoshua Bengio. Speakers outlined two primary risks: misuse of AI for bioterrorism or cyber attacks, and loss of control as model capabilities accelerate beyond human oversight. They urged international cooperation, democratic processes over lab dominance, open-source distribution for defense, and balanced development with security. The US representative cited President Trump's remarks rejecting global regulatory schemes in favor of best-practice sharing and domestic capacity building, while China emphasized equal focus on development, security, and steering AI for humanity's good.

Source: Reuters

Video: Gunmen kill 11 at KwaMakhutha house party near Durban

Gunmen kill 11 at KwaMakhutha house party near Durban

Sep 23, 2026

The Reuters video reports on a mass shooting at a house party in the KwaMakhutha township south of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, where three armed men opened fire on guests late on September 22, 2026, killing 11 people and injuring three. Ten died at the scene, including a woman believed to be pregnant, with one more dying in hospital. Police described the incident as potentially gang-related, noting some victims were known to crime intelligence for illegal activities, and have launched a manhunt. The segment features on-the-ground footage and brief witness interviews expressing shock, with one local man stating the victims were friends he grew up with and that such violence was unprecedented in the community. It references broader context of South Africa's high murder rate without additional named experts or anonymous sources.

Source: Reuters

Video: Trump declares US-UK ties improved under Burnham vs Starmer

Trump declares US-UK ties improved under Burnham vs Starmer

Sep 22, 2026

The Reuters clip captures the joint appearance of US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham after their first in-person bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Burnham reads opening remarks stressing a 'good connection,' discussions on Ukraine, the Middle East, preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power, support for reopening sea straits, trade, and the Falklands. Trump interjects that bilateral ties are 'up' and 'more up now' than under the last prime minister. The segment is brief, focusing on the leaders' positive tone and listed agenda items without additional analysis or guests. Sourcing is direct from the leaders' own words in the press encounter; no anonymous officials or external graphics are used. The throughline is the improvement in personal and diplomatic rapport following Starmer's resignation in July 2026 after poor local election results and internal party pressure.

Source: Reuters

Video: Lucas opens Narrative Art museum in Los Angeles on Sept. 22

Lucas opens Narrative Art museum in Los Angeles on Sept. 22

Sep 6, 2026

The Reuters video features a brief excerpt of George Lucas speaking at a pre-opening press event for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles' Exposition Park. Lucas discusses the long development process and his motivation to honor illustrators who visualize written or mythic stories, noting that pictures were historically the primary means of storytelling for millennia. The museum, designed as a futuristic structure, opens to the public on September 22, 2026, after more than 16 years of planning, site changes from San Francisco and Chicago, and roughly $1 billion in private funding from Lucas.

Source: Reuters

Video: Jack Huston portrays philosophy professor confronting past sexual assault in Schrader's 'The Basics of Philosophy'

Jack Huston portrays philosophy professor confronting past sexual assault in Schrader's 'The Basics of Philosophy'

Sep 5, 2026

This 51-second Reuters clip from the Venice Film Festival features actor Jack Huston discussing his lead role in Paul Schrader's new drama 'The Basics of Philosophy.' He portrays a philosophy professor grappling with guilt over a past sexual assault on a minor, the son of his family's gardener, which resurfaces years later. Huston emphasizes the film presents an 'everyman' rather than a stereotypical villain and explores questions of monstrosity, accountability, and personal change without providing definitive answers. The clip draws directly from Huston's perspective as the star, with no additional guests, graphics, or anonymous sources. It aligns with the film's premiere coverage, highlighting moral complexity and audience interpretation as central throughlines.

Source: Reuters

Video: US newborn vitamin K shot refusals rise 57% in first half of 2026 amid vaccine policy shifts

US newborn vitamin K shot refusals rise 57% in first half of 2026 amid vaccine policy shifts

Sep 1, 2026

The Reuters segment reports a sharp increase in US parents declining the newborn vitamin K shot, citing Truveta analysis of over 1 million births showing a 57% rise in non-receipt from January to June 2026. It links the trend to broader hesitancy following RFK Jr.'s January 2026 changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, though vitamin K is not a vaccine. Pediatricians describe seeing more bleeding cases and warn of misinformation. CDC data on risks and a 2013 Nashville outbreak are referenced. An HHS spokesperson attributes concerns to pre-existing trends and pandemic effects.

Source: Reuters

Video: NASA launches Roman telescope; students test solar clinic, cyborg cockroaches, plastic cookies

NASA launches Roman telescope; students test solar clinic, cyborg cockroaches, plastic cookies

Sep 1, 2026

The segment covers four recent tech stories: NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch, a Dutch student-built solar-powered mobile clinic tested in Kenya, Australian researchers' cyborg cockroaches for disaster response, and Illinois scientists turning plastic waste into 3D-printed protein snacks. Mark Clampin provides comment on the telescope; student and researcher quotes are included. Sourcing relies on named experts and project teams with supporting visuals implied by the broadcast format.

Source: Reuters

Video: Reuters reports guilty verdict in Keefe D Tupac Shakur murder trial

Reuters reports guilty verdict in Keefe D Tupac Shakur murder trial

Aug 31, 2026

The Reuters segment plays audio of a Clark County jury foreperson reading a guilty verdict against Dwayne Keith Davis, also known as Keefe D, on one count of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon. Davis requests return of property and notes an appeal. The date given is August 31, 2026. The report relies on courtroom audio rather than named sources or graphics. No additional context on the broader trial, evidence presented, or reactions is provided in the clip.

Source: Reuters

Video: Princeton economist Brunnermeier outlines AI risks to central banks at Jackson Hole

Princeton economist Brunnermeier outlines AI risks to central banks at Jackson Hole

Aug 31, 2026

The segment covered Princeton economist Markus Brunnermeier's presentation at the 2026 Jackson Hole Symposium on AI's potential to disrupt central banking. It described dystopian scenarios where AI trading agents gain superior information and understanding advantages over human traders and policymakers. The report drew from Brunnermeier's remarks and paper, noting suggestions like increased opacity in communications or separate human/machine press conferences. It acknowledged nods to AI benefits such as better risk management while emphasizing the focus on risks to lock in upsides.

Source: Reuters

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