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1,225 channels
News television stands alone as the genre where 'live' is not just a feature, but the entire point. While other programming can wait, the urgency of breaking stories demands immediate attention. We're talking about the thrill of watching history unfold, unedited and in real-time. What separates a truly compelling news channel from the dozens of talking-head imitators? It’s simple: on-the-ground reporting. The best channels deploy correspondents to conflict zones, political rallies, and natural disaster sites, bringing original footage and first-hand accounts. These are the channels that don’t just report the news; they gather it. Look at the comprehensive global reach of France 24 or the raw, immediate political debates on India's vibrant news networks. Even state-backed broadcasters, like those in China, offer an essential, if filtered, lens on national priorities. Filler channels, conversely, simply re-cycle agency footage, adding little more than a new voiceover. Their output feels flat, generic. A good news channel, however, doesn’t just tell you what happened, it frames it, analyzes it, and often contextualizes it within its own national or ideological perspective. Watching how different channels cover the same global event, say, from a major US network, then a Pakistani one, then a French one, is an education in itself. It highlights the vast differences in editorial priorities and cultural viewpoints. With 898 channels globally, Tvivu offers an incredible opportunity to compare these narratives side-by-side, giving you a truly global picture.