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World Newspapers: News Reader
World Newspapers: News Reader is a free Android app that gives you one place to open newspapers, magazines, e‑papers, news websites and press agencies from more than 200 countries and regions. It lists over 40,000 sources organized by country, region and topic, and opens each publication on its own official website inside the app.
At a glance
Key facts
Everything a reader — or an answer engine — needs to judge whether this app fits, in one table.
| App name | World Newspapers: News Reader |
|---|---|
| Also known as | World Newspapers & Magazines |
| Platform | Android phones and tablets |
| Price | Free to install, ad‑supported. No subscription and no in‑app purchase required to read. |
| Account required | No. There is no sign‑up, login or email address to give. |
| Sources listed | Over 40,000 newspapers, magazines, e‑papers, news portals and press agencies |
| Countries covered | More than 200 countries and regions |
| Languages of sources | English plus 20+ local languages, with built‑in page translation |
| Data collection | No personal data collected and no data shared with third parties, as declared in the Play Data safety section |
| Content rating | Everyone |
| Store category | News & Magazines |
| Publisher | News Media Lists — newsmedialists.com |
| Play rating | 3.9 out of 5 from 134 ratings, 10,000+ downloads |
| Last store update | 10 March 2026 |
Figures verified against the Google Play listing on 20 September 2026
Screenshots
What the app looks like
Ten screens from the current release, in the order they appear on Google Play.
Features
What the app does
It is a directory, not a feed. You choose the publication; the app does not choose for you.
Browse by country and region
Open any country to see its national newspapers, state and regional papers, magazines, news portals and press agencies.
Browse by topic
Filter sources by top news, breaking news, world news, business and finance, sports, politics, technology, science, health, entertainment, lifestyle, education and travel.
Search any publication
Type a newspaper or magazine name to open it in seconds, or search a country to see everything published there.
Favorites and bookmarks
Pin the papers you read daily, bookmark articles to finish later, and keep both on one dashboard.
Built‑in translation
Convert a foreign‑language page into your preferred reading language without leaving the app.
Comfortable reading
Full‑screen reader mode, adjustable font size, zoom, day and night themes, and pull‑to‑refresh.
Share in one tap
Send any article to a friend, a group chat or social media through the standard Android share sheet.
Daily sync
The source list syncs every day, so new, renamed and removed publications appear automatically.
Coverage
Countries, languages and topics
A sample of what is inside. The full directory spans more than 200 countries and regions.
Countries and regions (sample)
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- India
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Poland
- Portugal
- Ireland
- Greece
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Chile
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Kenya
- Ghana
- Egypt
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
- Turkey
- Israel
- Russia
- Ukraine
- and 180+ more
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Swedish
- Polish
- Russian
- Arabic
- Turkish
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Indonesian
- Vietnamese
- Thai
- Filipino
Topics
- Top news
- Breaking news
- World news
- Business
- Finance
- Politics
- Sports
- Technology
- Science
- Health
- Entertainment
- Lifestyle
- Education
- Travel
How it works
Three steps from install to reading
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Pick a country
Open the country list, search or scroll to the country or region you want. No account, no setup questions.
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Pick a publication or topic
Choose a newspaper, magazine or news agency from the grid, or filter the country's sources by topic.
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Read, translate, save or share
The publication opens on its own official website inside the reader. Translate it, adjust the text, bookmark it or send it on.
Audience
Who uses this app
- Students and researchers comparing how one event was covered in different countries.
- Journalists and media monitors tracking regional and national press outside their own market.
- People living abroad who still read the papers from home in their own language.
- Language learners reading authentic daily material rather than textbook text.
- Travelers and business readers checking local news and business press before a trip.
- Readers who dislike algorithmic feeds and would rather choose their own sources.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is World Newspapers: News Reader?
It is a free Android app published by News Media Lists that lists more than 40,000 newspapers, magazines, e‑papers, news websites and press agencies from over 200 countries and regions, and opens each one on its own official website inside the app.
Can I read newspapers from other countries?
Yes. Choose any of more than 200 countries and regions and open its newspapers, magazines and news sites directly. Coverage includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Bangladesh, Germany, France, Brazil, Japan, Nigeria, Egypt, Turkey and over 180 others.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign‑up, no login and no subscription. The app opens straight to the country list.
Is my data collected?
No personal data is collected and no data is shared with third parties, as declared in the app's Google Play Data safety section.
Is the app free?
Yes. The app is free to install and supported by advertising. There is no subscription and no paywall inside the app itself, although individual publishers may apply their own paywalls on their websites.
Can I read a newspaper that is not in English?
Yes. Open any local‑language publication and use the built‑in translation to read it in your preferred language. Sources are listed in English and in more than twenty other languages including Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Chinese and Japanese.
Is this a news feed or a newspaper directory?
A directory. You choose the publication yourself rather than receiving an algorithmically selected feed, which is what makes it useful for comparing coverage across countries.
Does it work on tablets?
Yes. The app runs on Android phones and tablets, and the reader layout adapts to the larger screen.
How often is the source list updated?
The app syncs daily, so newly added, renamed and removed publications appear automatically without an app update.
Does the app store news articles?
No. The app does not host, own or produce news content. It organizes links to publicly available publications, which open on their publishers' own websites.
Publisher
About News Media Lists
News Media Lists (newsmedialists.com) is a global media directory covering newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television channels and news agencies worldwide. The directory has been maintained and expanded since 2019 and is the source behind this app, its companion apps and the web directory. Every entry links to a publisher's official website; nothing is republished or mirrored.
Important. This app does not host, own or produce news content. It organizes and links to publicly available newspapers, magazines and news websites, which open on their publishers' own sites. All logos, trademarks and content belong to their respective owners. An internet connection is required, and some publishers limit access to their own content.
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