News is a piece of information about current events or affairs. It can be about anything that affects a particular group of people or society as a whole. Examples of news include wars, government crackdowns and reforms, health, crime, celebrity and the economy. News articles are normally written by journalists and published in print, radio or television. They can also be published online or on social media.
News needs to be interesting and current. It is not enough to talk about something that happened a week ago, as the community has moved on and will have forgotten about it. It is essential that the news is about things that are happening now, and if possible, breaking news stories should be reported first to maximise audience interest.
A good news article will start with a compelling anecdote or surprising fact to grab reader attention. It will then go on to describe the main point of the story in a nut graph (who, what, when, where and why) before explaining any further developments.
It is important to be unbiased in a news article, but this is not always easy. It is common to have prejudices which can influence what happens in a news article, so it is advisable to look at different sources and be willing to change your opinion when you think you have been misled. It is particularly important to read the news from a diverse range of sources and be open to examining different viewpoints, especially if you are passionate about an issue.