World News is the term used to describe a specific subfield of journalism that focuses on events and stories occurring in countries other than the reporter’s home country. Often, journalists who work in this area are known as correspondents. They typically are full-time reporters assigned to a foreign city, but they can also be special envoys (sent abroad to cover a certain subject). These reporters regularly file articles to their news editors. Their stories can be based on information supplied to them by local officials, members of the community or people who live there.

News from the World

As a result of globalization, it is increasingly important for all individuals and communities to understand the complex connections that exist between different social realities worldwide. This is the reason why it is necessary to have a global outlook and a transnational news style that investigates and contextualizes the occurrence of seemingly independent events in different parts of the globe on a daily basis. In addition to the interconnection between these global events, it is also important for this kind of news to be delivered to a global audience in a way that is accessible. That is why it is essential to have a global perspective in the mode of explanation, the angles chosen and the sources to be used.