The Sun (newspaper) facts for kids
| Type | Daily newspaper available Monday to Saturday except Christmas Day. |
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| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | News International |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Political alignment | Conservative, Right-wing and Populist |
| Headquarters | Wapping, London |
The Sun is a very popular daily newspaper in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is printed every day from Monday to Saturday, except on Christmas Day. The newspaper is known for its tabloid style, which means it has a smaller size and often uses big headlines and lots of pictures.
The Sun is one of the largest newspapers in the world based on how many copies it sells. It is published by News Group Newspapers, which is part of News International. This company is owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. The Sun covers many different topics, like sports, news, and entertainment.
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All About The Sun Newspaper
The Sun newspaper first started in 1964. It quickly became well-known for its unique style and how it presented the news. Over the years, it has become a very important part of daily life for many people in the UK.
What is a Tabloid Newspaper?
A tabloid newspaper is a specific size of newspaper. It is smaller than a traditional broadsheet newspaper. Tabloids often focus on stories that are easy to read and understand. They use large headlines and many photos to catch the reader's eye. The Sun is a good example of a tabloid newspaper.
Who Owns The Sun?
The Sun newspaper is owned by a company called News International. This company is part of a much larger global media group known as News Corporation. News Corporation was founded by Rupert Murdoch. He owns many different newspapers, TV channels, and other media businesses around the world.
Different Editions of The Sun
The Sun newspaper is not just published in the United Kingdom. It also has special versions for other places.
- The Scottish Sun is made for readers in Scotland.
- The Irish Sun is published for people in Ireland.
- There was even a Polski Sun for Polish speakers, which shows how widely read the paper is.
These different editions often include news that is more specific to their local areas. This helps the newspaper connect with readers in different countries.
Images for kids
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Front page of The Sun (4 May 1982) showing a famous headline.
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"Freddie Starr Ate My Hamster", a well-known headline from 1986.
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A newsagent shop with The Sun branding.
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The front page of The Sun on Sunday.
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