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Best News RSS Feeds
A news reading list falls apart when every source chases the same headline. This mix pairs wire-speed coverage with public-media reporting and international desks, so the same story arrives with more than one perspective attached.
6working feeds
The reading list
News sources worth following
Each publication has a different job in the list. Health and posting frequency come from the most recent check.
Feeds checked Jul 16, 2026 UTC
Snapshot current
US national coverage with public-radio sourcing standards and no paywall friction.
International reporting plus the liveblog format it basically invented.
Strong Middle East, Africa, and Global South coverage western wires under-report.
Measured daily reporting; the feed behind the most even-keeled newscast on US television.
High-velocity US and world headlines; the breaking-news layer of the list.
Download the OPML fileOne file with the 6 feeds that passed the latest check.
Why these sources
Selected for a reason
We picked newsrooms with original reporting, distinct geographic strengths, and public feeds that have survived years of website redesigns. Opinion-only sources didn't make the cut.
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FAQ
News RSS questions
What are the best RSS feeds for news?
It depends on the mix you want. BBC News and CNN cover breaking stories quickly, NPR and PBS NewsHour add measured US reporting, and Al Jazeera brings regions western wires cover thinly. The OPML file gives you all of them in one import.
How do I avoid reading the same story six times?
Pick feeds with different beats rather than six general wires. The notes on each feed explain its strength, so you can build a list where the sources complement each other instead of repeating.
Can I import these news feeds into WordPress?
Yes. Copy any feed URL or download the OPML file, then add the sources you're entitled to republish or display to an RSS plugin such as WP RSS Aggregator.