News API — live headlines, category filtering and full-text search
Display live headlines, build news aggregators, or add a news feed to any app — structured JSON from 50+ sources, filtered by category, country, and keyword.
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What's included in /news
Top headlines
Live top stories updated every 15 minutes, filterable by country and category.
Category filtering
Business, technology, sports, entertainment, health, science — filter any combination.
Keyword search
Full-text search across headlines and article descriptions with date-range filtering.
Source metadata
Each article includes source name, author, publish timestamp, and canonical URL.
Country targeting
Get local news for 20+ countries — useful for localised app experiences.
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Free tier — 500 calls/month, no credit card. Upgrade when you need more.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get full article text?
We return the article summary (first 200 chars) and canonical URL — full text is at the publisher's domain.
How current are the headlines?
Headlines update every 15 minutes. Breaking news from major sources appears within 5 minutes.
Is this suitable for a news aggregator app?
Yes. The Starter plan (10K calls/month) comfortably supports a news app with 1,000 daily active users.
Do you have financial news specifically?
Yes — use category=business and combine with the /finance namespace for a full financial news + data feed.
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