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TheNews

Aggregated headlines, top story and live news JSON API.

TheNews API is a free News API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
News
Visit documentation ↗www.thenewsapi.com

About The News API

The News API provides free live, historical and top aggregated news stories in JSON format through our API endpoints. Our services are completely free.

Provider
The News API
Website
thenewsapi.com ↗

Details from thenewsapi.com.

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TheNews API FAQ

Who provides the TheNews API?

The TheNews API is provided by The News API (thenewsapi.com). The News API provides free live, historical and top aggregated news stories in JSON format through our API endpoints. Our services are completely free.

Is the TheNews API free?

Yes. The TheNews API is listed in the News category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the TheNews API require an API key?

Yes. The TheNews API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the TheNews API from the browser?

Yes. The TheNews API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the TheNews API support HTTPS?

Yes. The TheNews API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.