World news is a term that is used to refer to the news that is distributed worldwide. Most countries and journalists specialize in this field.

The first newspapers were started in Germany in the 1600s. In the late 18th century, the telegraph was introduced and this made it possible for information to be sent quickly to other parts of the world. During the 20th century, radio became a common way for news to be transmitted. With the advent of the Internet, the speed with which news can spread has increased.

The most common topics for news reports are war and scandal. A story of violence creates an entertaining story that draws the attention of readers. Similarly, scandal creates an attention-grabbing story that is easily understood by readers.

Another type of world news is foreign coverage. This type of news can cover the global subject of a country. Depending on the country, the news may be mainly about the government, or it can be a news about the country in general.

Some states and governments have operated state-run news organizations. These news organizations are expected to maintain an objective attitude. Governments also place constraints on the broadcasters, requiring them to avoid bias except for clearly-marked editorial articles.

There are also many private newsletters that are still used for this purpose. However, the rise of social media has changed consumer behaviour. As a result, the boundaries between professional and amateur news media have become blurred.