News is information about something that has happened, or that will happen. It can be reported in newspapers, magazines, on radio and television, or online.

Usually the first thing that comes to mind is news of war or government proclamations, but there are many other topics that also fall under the category. Some of the most common are health, crime, education, politics, business, and entertainment.

In some countries, news is more pronounced than in others. This is because events are judged according to their importance in different societies. A farm wall collapses and kills a cow and a pig, for example, and that can become news in one society, while it will not be in another.

The most important thing to remember when writing a news article is to make sure it is factually correct and written in a way that makes the reader want to read it. This will help it to spread quickly amongst your audience.

Start with a strong lead that will grab the reader’s attention and seize their curiosity. The lead should follow the inverted pyramid approach to ensure that readers are immediately aware of what they need to know.

Expanding on the lead’s details is the next step. Begin by providing updated information and a clear chronology of the event in your first few lines.

Finally, be sure to include all sources for your information. This is especially important if you are reporting on a controversial subject or an opinion piece. It is also a good idea to include a reference to the source, whether that is an official document or Web site, so your reader can verify your facts.