Exploring global news with Factiva
11/09/2025
Whether you’re tracking global business trends, analysing media coverage, or researching international markets, Factiva is a powerful tool that can help you access high-quality, up-to-date news from around the world. Factiva is one of the largest news aggregators available with more than 30,000 sources in 32 languages, including many major national and international publications, local news, newswires, and business sources. These can be searched using Factiva’s powerful search tool and comprehensive indexes. Whether you’re looking for breaking news in Brazil, policy updates in China, or market trends in Europe, Factiva has you covered.
Searching: Classic Factiva Interface
The first search box you see on Factiva is the “Free text search”. You can enter your search terms or company name, adjust the date range, and hit search.
If you want to perform a more advanced search, the second option – the Search Form – allows you to include or exclude words and to search by phrase. Toggle between Free Text Search and the Search Form by clicking on the links on the left of the search boxes.
Either search option lets you specify a date range – the default is the last three months.
Refining your search with filters
Search results
Your results will appear in a list like this.
Searching: New Factiva Interface
In September 2024, Factiva launched a redesigned search interface powered by AI. It uses natural language processing to interpret the context and intent behind search queries, rather than relying solely on keywords. It supports phrase searching and can accommodate misspellings and typos, making it more accessible to a broader range of users. However, it’s worth noting that the new interface currently offers fewer features and filters compared to the classic version. For more advanced searches—such as those involving complex search operators or detailed filtering—the classic interface remains the preferred option. Factiva can also be used to search for company information. See our separate post for more information. If you have any questions about Factiva, newspaper content, or any other area of Library services, please do get in touch.
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