Watch live news free
Eight official 24/7 news streams from major broadcasters, in one place. Press play on any channel; nothing loads until you do.
Streams are published by each broadcaster on its official YouTube channel and play through YouTube’s privacy-enhanced player. Availability can vary by country and time.
Your news, published so machines can quote it.
A permanent address, an explicit date, a named spokesperson and structured markup on every release. Written for people, built for the systems that read them.
Publish a releaseThe free live news channels worth knowing
Cable news is no longer the only way to watch a story unfold live. Most of the world’s major broadcasters now run free, continuous streams on their official channels, mixing anchored coverage, live events and rolling headlines. The trade-off is that each has its own focus, schedule and editorial voice, so it is worth knowing which to open for which kind of story.
For U.S. breaking news, the network streams from ABC, NBC and CBS carry live press conferences, hearings and developing stories, often before cable picks them up.
For international news, DW News, Al Jazeera English, FRANCE 24 English and Sky News each bring a different regional emphasis, which makes comparing them during a major world event genuinely useful.
For markets, Bloomberg Television covers the trading day, earnings and central bank decisions as they happen.
Watching responsibly during breaking news
Early reports in a fast-moving story are often wrong, and live coverage can repeat unconfirmed details. Watch more than one source, look for confirmation from official statements, and check back with our latest wire for the written record once facts settle.
Frequently asked
How can I watch live news for free?
Several major broadcasters run free 24/7 live streams on their official YouTube channels, including ABC News Live, NBC News NOW, CBS News 24/7, Sky News, DW News, Al Jazeera English, FRANCE 24 English and Bloomberg Television. This page collects them in one place.
Is it legal to watch these live streams?
Yes. Each stream is published by the broadcaster on its own official channel and embedded here through YouTube’s standard player.
Why is a stream not playing?
Broadcasters occasionally pause or rotate streams, and some coverage is restricted in certain countries. If a player shows an error, use the link to open the channel directly on YouTube.
Can I watch Fox News or MSNBC live here?
Their full cable channels are not offered as free 24/7 streams on their official YouTube channels, so they are not included. Both publish clips on their channels, and their live channels are available through cable and streaming subscriptions.
Do these streams use a lot of data?
Video streams typically use far more data than reading. On mobile, use Wi-Fi where you can, or lower the quality in the player settings.