Best Live News Alert Apps

Google News

Top world & local news stories

Free

This app aggregates and highlights global and local news stories tailored to your interests. It provides personalized briefings, in-depth coverage from multiple sources, and allows you to follow specific topics and news outlets. Stay informed on the go or on your desktop.

CNN: Live & Breaking News

Daily news you can trust

Free

Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and live reporting from trusted journalists. Stay informed with articles, videos, podcasts, and live audio, covering global events, politics, health, and more.

CBS News: Live Breaking News

Top stories and local news

Free

Stay informed with breaking U.S. and world news, plus local news, weather, and sports from numerous cities. Access live streaming news channels, full episodes of popular shows, and personalized alerts for stories that matter to you.

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts

Free

Stay informed with breaking news, local events, and personalized updates delivered directly to your device. Discover curated daily briefings, live news streams, and in-depth stories from trusted sources, covering everything from weather and traffic to national headlines.

Breaking News Network

Real-time local news alerts

Free

Receive real-time local news and fire alerts with proximity notifications. View and submit local news as it happens, complete with images and videos. This free app is for members of the Breaking News Network.

Live World Monitor: GlobeAlert

Live War Tracker & OSINT Map

Free

Visualize global events like conflicts, cyber attacks, and natural disasters on a live, interactive map. Receive breaking alerts and AI-generated summaries to stay informed about world happenings.

FOX News: US & World Headlines

Media, Politics & True Crime

Free

Access 24/7 breaking national and international news with expert analysis. Watch live streams and on-demand videos of your favorite shows, listen to podcasts, and stay updated on politics, business, tech, and more.

Police Scanner & EMS Alerts

Live Breaking News, Radio

Free

Stay informed about real-time events with live broadcasts from police, EMS, and fire departments. Access breaking news as it happens, monitor global feeds, and save your favorite channels for instant updates.

Sky News: Breaking, UK & World

Live coverage updated daily

Free

Stay informed with award-winning journalism and breaking news from the UK and around the world. Get the full story, first, with live coverage, podcasts, and offline reading capabilities. Access headlines on diverse topics and enjoy a dark mode option.

AP News

Breaking World & Local News

Free

Get breaking world and local news, along with trending headlines. This app offers a personalized news feed, custom alerts, and in-depth content hubs for major events. Access award-winning photos, videos, and articles.

Headlines: Live Breaking News

Local US World Weather Updates

Free

Get breaking news, weather updates, and sports scores from around the world and the US. This app offers a clean interface for news junkies, featuring national and local forecasts, traffic alerts, and business summaries. It also includes content on politics, science, technology, entertainment, and more, updated 24/7 from reputable sources.

Yahoo News: Daily News For You

Discover Today's Top Stories

Free

Access free, unlimited news from premium publishers, personalized to your interests. Choose to read articles, watch videos, or listen to audio digests. Stay informed on global, national, and regional events, plus entertainment and lifestyle topics.

LiveTube: Live News & Cash

Report and Watch Live News

Free

Transform your phone into a news broadcasting tool. Stream live events, report breaking news, and earn cash for your broadcasts. Watch real-time updates from around the world and receive custom alerts for significant events.

Epoch Times: Live & Breaking

National, World News & Alerts

Free

Access authentic, in-depth news on world events, politics, and culture. Stay informed with breaking alerts, live streams, exclusive video series, and opinion pieces. Enjoy features like offline reading and text-to-audio.

Hindustan Times: Live News App

Stay Updated with Latest News

Free

Get the latest national, global, and city news with comprehensive coverage and in-depth analysis. This app offers breaking news alerts, personalized feeds, and multimedia content from a trusted source with over 100 years of journalistic experience.

NBC News: Breaking & US News

Breaking News, Live News Video

Free

Get breaking news alerts, live video streams, and in-depth reporting on U.S. and world events. Follow political news, election results, and access exclusive content with an optional subscription.