Reuters Data Extraction
Extract publicly available data from Reuters at scale using AlterLab's API — JavaScript rendering, structured extraction, and automatic retries in one request.
Website Compatibility Notes
Reuters uses moderate bot protections with JavaScript-rendered article content. Some article text may be gated after a certain word count without subscription (Reuters Plus). Full rendering is needed for complete article text and metadata. Rate limiting applies to high-frequency requests.
Technical Context
Reuters article URLs follow a category/article-slug structure. Reuters covers breaking news globally with a particular focus on finance, politics, and international events. Some Reuters content requires a Reuters Plus subscription — the publicly accessible portion includes article summaries and partial body text for premium articles. Standard articles are fully accessible.
Common Data Fields
Typical fields available when extracting data from Reuters:
Responsible Use
AlterLab is designed for extracting publicly available data. Always review the terms of service for any website you access, respect robots.txt directives, and ensure your use case complies with applicable laws in your jurisdiction. Do not use this service to access non-public, authenticated, or personally identifiable data without appropriate authorization.
Quick Start — Extract from Reuters
# Always verify the target site's robots.txt and terms of service before extracting data.
curl -X POST https://alterlab.io/api/v1/scrape \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://www.reuters.com/technology/",
"advanced": { "render_js": true }
}'Need an API key? — no credit card required.
Python Example
import requests
# Always verify the target site's robots.txt and terms of service before extracting data.
response = requests.post(
"https://alterlab.io/api/v1/scrape",
headers={
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
json={
"url": "https://www.reuters.com/technology/",
"advanced": {"render_js": True},
},
)
data = response.json()
print(data["content"][:500]) # First 500 chars of extracted contentFrequently Asked Questions
How do I extract Reuters article content?
Send Reuters article URLs to AlterLab with JavaScript rendering. The service returns article headlines, body text, publication dates, author names, and category tags.
Can I extract Reuters section pages?
Yes. AlterLab renders Reuters section pages (Technology, Business, etc.) and returns article headlines, summaries, timestamps, and thumbnail descriptions for each story.
What news data can I extract from Reuters?
You can extract article headlines, full text, publication timestamps, author bylines, categories, related stories, and media captions from publicly accessible Reuters pages.
How do I collect Reuters breaking news in near real-time?
Poll Reuters section pages (reuters.com/technology/, reuters.com/business/, etc.) on a schedule through AlterLab. New articles appear in section feeds within minutes of publication. Comparing previous collection to current results identifies newly published articles.
Can I extract Reuters article metadata like tags and topics?
Yes. Reuters articles include topic tags and category information. AlterLab renders the article page and returns the metadata visible in the page including tags, related topics, and the article's section classification.
What is Reuters Plus and does it affect extraction?
Reuters Plus is a subscription for premium in-depth journalism. Standard Reuters news articles are freely accessible. Reuters Plus articles may have truncated content after a certain word count. AlterLab extracts all publicly visible content — the full article for standard pieces and the public portion for Plus articles.
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