The best news sites across the web
Up to the minute information is one of the many advantages of a super-connected world in the internet era. Today you can watch events unfold as they happen and find expert commentary from thought leaders all over the globe without ever leaving home.
From topical stories from the local community to expose features and war reportage, the best news sites across the web offer regular features written by top journalists and also suggest supplementary information if you want do to further research or read more about the how stories have developed over the past few weeks and months.
News websites cover a broad range of topics and depending on the publication may specialise in anything from politics to lifestyle features so no matter where your interest lies, you can keep up with the latest with the help of the web.
Local news
Local news gives readers the chance to keep up to date on the events and issues taking place that have an impact on our lives. From local politics to restaurant reviews, reading local news is a great way learn about what’s happening in the community and stay abreast of issues you have an interest in.
Many readers take a particular interest in UK-based news sites because they offer a blend of local and national stories and feature trusted commentary from home-grown talent. The BBC is a particularly good source of information; it covers world events but also places a special emphasis on things that are happening at home. On the website there is a section devoted specifically to news happening in the UK, and allows you to narrow your focus to local news taking place around England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
In the same vein, respected national newspapers like The Telegraph and The Times both offer digital editions that you can read at home from your computer or tablet. Along with current events, both papers have extensive sections ranging from sport to fashion, lifestyle, travel, business and economics.
Keeping up with international news
With the help of the internet, now more than ever people have access to the news taking place all over the world. If your interest lies in international politics and current affairs, there’s a wealth of information available to you online.
Today journalists from around the world contribute to the best international papers and it’s not uncommon that reporters in the field will write for several different publications at one time. The advantage of this is regardless of where the news outlet is based you can find neutral information and commentary from experts who have experience in the topics they write about.
For international news with British commentary, The Guardian is a great place to start; this prestigious paper has an international reputation for breaking news stories and features, and you can read the digital edition from the paper’s website free of charge.
As arguably the most recognised newspaper in the world, the New York Times is also an excellent source of international news and thought-provoking features. From the website you can read up to ten articles a month – after that you will need to purchase a subscription. The New York Times also offers a digital edition formatted specifically for tablets with all the same articles from the print edition, along with interactive extras like photos and videos to supplement the biggest stories.
Thanks to the popularity of online news, international news agencies are also increasingly becoming important sources of current events information. News groups like Reuters rely on a large network of journalists to write their stories and are featured both on the website and other news hubs around the internet, covering topics that range from global markets to art & entertainment.
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