News is current and interesting information that is obtained everywhere in the world, every moment and presented to the public quickly, accurately and objectively. It covers all kinds of events, including war, government, politics, education, business, health, the environment and the economy. It can also cover quirky or unusual events and people. News reports can be broadcast on television, printed in newspapers or online, posted on social media sites, yelled across a classroom, or shared between friends.
In the past, news was usually passed from one person to another, but it is now easier for information to travel and spread around the globe at a much faster rate. This is partly due to advances in communication technology, but it is also due to globalisation and the spread of terrorism, war, and natural disasters. The Internet, for example, has allowed citizens to report on and share stories that would otherwise be unheard of, such as government crackdowns or revolutions.
When reporting the news it is important to remember that the facts are most important. A story about a new disease, for example, is only newsworthy if it is not something that has happened before and if it is significant enough to warrant being reported.
It is also important not to add too much opinion to the news article. Unless you are an expert in the subject, it is generally better to let the experts speak for themselves. For example, instead of saying ‘Dr Jones believes this equipment is the best way to study malaria’ say ‘Dr Jones has been using this type of equipment to study malaria’.