World news is a term used to describe news stories about events occurring outside the United States. This type of news can be found in newspapers, magazines and on television and radio. Often, major news agencies will prepare hard news stories and feature articles that can be sold to several different outlets at once through a wire service (originally done by telegraphy but now usually via the Internet). News organizations, individuals, analysts and intelligence agencies may subscribe to a wire service.
Initially, WWN was known for publishing a series of political satires about current and past presidential administrations. In addition, it featured numerous spooky stories about the Loch Ness monster, Bigfoot and religious relics and prophecies. Other recurring themes in WWN stories included alien abductions, the rumor of mermen and time travel.
The Weekly World News was founded in 1979 by publisher Generoso Pope Jr. and long-time editor Eddie Clontz. Clontz aimed to continue the tradition of the National Enquirer, which had started the tabloid revolution with its black-and-white print editions. WWN was also renowned for its sensational and outlandish cover stories, including a story in which the paper ran real, graphic photos of the post-autopsied body of executed serial killer Ted Bundy.
The mission of WORLD News Group is to engage, equip, connect and encourage Christians called to use their gifts in multimedia journalism with a foundation in biblical truth. The news agency offers Multimedia Journalism Intensives, which are week-long courses that help participants explore what it means to be a Christian journalist.