WHAT MAKES NEWS WORTHY?

1.The number of people involved or affected:

The more people involved in a news incident, be it a protest, a tragic accident, or bombing, the more newsworthy the story becomes world wide. In the same way, the number of people affected by the incident, whether it's a bombing or accident, the more newsworthy the story becomes take an example of the Paris attacks (may their souls rest in peace), this incident became newsworthy world wide since it was published in most television broadcasts, newspapers and internet. Big numbers of people were involved since they died, it had exceptional quality element because it surprised many people, it also had the shock value element since it shocked many people globally. Last but not least it had the pathos element because many people felt so sad and pity for the families of the deceased ones and the country at large.

Area around Paris that was attacked.

leaving many people dead.

The apparent suicide bomb belt was found 10 days after the Paris attacks that left many dead and others injured.

Paris people paying their last respect to the deceased ones on the Paris attacks.

video about People flee Paris theater seconds after terrorists open fire.

2. Prominence:

News become prominent when Famous people, very important people get more coverage just because they are famous and popular around the world such as footballers, politicians and other celebrities for example  If I break both my legs or get injured, only my friends will be concerned and family members and that won't make news worthy, but if Messi  gets arm string, that becomes big news around the world.

Lionel Messi scoring against AC Roma during champions league before being dropped off due to arm string.

Lionel Messi's injury comes at an inopportune time for a struggling Barcelona side looking to regain their form from a record-breaking 2014-15 season. 

video of Lionel Messi's injury against Las Palmas.

3. Conflict.

If you look closely at the stories that make news in any given day, chances are most of them will have some element of conflict in one way or the other. Conflict is newsworthy because human beings we are naturally interested in conflicts and that brings joy and happiness at some point. Think of any book you ever read or movie ever watched, most of them have an element of conflict, without conflict, there would be no drama. Conflict is what propels or drives the human drama. Conflicts can put up possible future impact on an individual, economy, government or religion. Take an example of what is happening in the capital of the Central African Republic where many have divided among themselves due to religious lines. This is so sad and bad, this will leave an impact on the young children to hate others because of religion, I believe we are brothers and sisters in Christ and we should live in harmony whether moslem or Christian.

Central African Republic people migrating due to the conflicts in the country.

Pope francis blessing his hands on the young children of Central African Republic on his arrival on 30th november 2015.

video about religious conflicts between christians and muslims in central african Republic.

4. Human interest.

Basically, human interest is the catchall criteria for all other stories that are interesting to an audience. Stories that are unique, compelling, inspiring, amusing, and dramatic or ones that have emotional impact or appeal that will meet the standards for human interest.  A good example I would give is an interesting story about our “new cousins” (Homo naledi), as many say that we are animals merely this story is amazing and unique as it was published in the news a month ago. 

our “new cousin” (Homo naledi)

watch a video about our new cousin 'homo naled'