Often called international news or foreign coverage, world news is the broad term for stories about global issues. It can include a wide range of topics, from localized political developments in far-flung places to the environmental impact of global climate change. The field of world news is one of the main specializations for journalists, and some reporters may choose to specialize in a particular aspect of it.

Correspondents who report on the world are usually full-time journalists assigned to a specific city (or sometimes an entire country) and regularly file stories to their news editor. They will generally get their information from official sources, local community members, other journalists and, in many cases, even from events that they personally witness. Correspondents typically stay in touch with other journalists and correspondents in their area, and they also often keep contact lists of strategic sources in government, among diplomats, and other members of society who might provide them with important information.

North Korea said it will launch a satellite, which could be an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. The move comes as Russia continues its barrage of air attacks on Ukraine’s capital, causing economic concerns and polarizing the population. Meanwhile, a woman claims that her art history professor sexually harassed her in a case that has drawn widespread criticism of the Japanese government. In other news, a tourist boat capsizes on Italy’s Lago Maggiore, and a new study finds that overcrowded India is desperate for more babies.