News of the World (disambiguation) facts for kids
News of the World was a very famous British newspaper that was published every Sunday. It was known for sharing news about many different topics, like sports, entertainment, and general interest stories. The newspaper was read by millions of people across the United Kingdom for many years.
Sometimes, "News of the World" can also mean other things, like music albums, movies, or books.
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The Newspaper: A Look Back
The News of the World newspaper started a long time ago, in 1843. It became one of the most popular Sunday newspapers in the world. It was known for its exciting stories and large headlines, which is typical for a type of newspaper called a "tabloid." Tabloids often focus on stories that are easy to read and entertaining.
For over 168 years, the News of the World was a regular part of Sunday mornings for many families in Britain. It covered everything from big national events to celebrity gossip and sports results. It was a very powerful newspaper because so many people read it.
Why the Newspaper Stopped
After more than a century and a half of publishing, the News of the World newspaper printed its last issue on July 10, 2011. The decision to close the newspaper came after it faced serious public concerns and issues. The newspaper had been involved in some controversies, which led to a lot of discussion and eventually its closure. This was a very big event in British media history.
Other Meanings of "News of the World"
The name "News of the World" has also been used for other interesting things:
Music
- News of the World (album): This is a super famous album by the legendary rock band Queen. It was released in 1977 and includes some of their biggest hits, like "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions."
- News of the World Tour: After releasing their album, Queen went on a big concert tour to perform their new songs for fans around the world. This tour was named after the album.
- "News of the World" (song): This is a song by another well-known British band called The Jam.
Movies and Books
- News of the World (movie): This is a movie that came out in 2020. It's an adventure story set in the old American West.
- News of the World (novel): This is a book written by Paulette Jiles in 2016. The movie mentioned above is based on this novel.
Sports Events
The name "News of the World" was also used for several sports competitions in the past, often because the newspaper sponsored them:
- News of the World Match Play: A golf tournament.
- News of the World Snooker Tournament: A competition for the game of snooker.
- News of the World Darts Championship: A popular darts competition.
- 1964 News of the World Trophy: A motor race that took place in 1964.
