World news is the name given to a specific branch of journalism that deals with news from abroad or about a global subject. It may be the result of wars in which a country is involved or of conferences organized by international organizations. It also includes natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and cyclones, or political crises, such as coups or armed rebellions.

World News is a major subfield of news reporting, which in turn is a main component of modern communication. At the beginning of modern journalism, before newspaper printing was widely available, most news came from foreign countries and was distributed through special courier services (the Courants or Relation in 17th century Europe). These were based on innovations like telegraphy. These were the first news agencies. They prepared hard news stories and other materials to be sold by the piece to many different newspapers and media outlets.

These days, the most common method of gathering world news is via electronic means. There are several international news organizations, such as Reuters, AP, DPA and AFP that prepare and distribute articles and photos. Some of these organizations are owned by large companies, while others are independent. Some of them sell their products to individual journalists and corporations. The major news agencies also publish books on current events and provide training for their staffs.

A famous tree in northern England has been cut down, but efforts are underway to see if it can be saved by grafting or regrowth. Meanwhile, millions of people continue to flee their homes, including 5.7 million from Ukraine, and more than 4.4 million from Venezuela.