Telegram News & Media Channels
Follow breaking world news, politics, business, science, and more from verified Telegram channels of major global media organisations. Updated regularly.
Telegram News
@telegram
The official Telegram channel. Announces new app features, platform updates, privacy news, and Telegram milestone posts. Useful for users who want to stay updated on the Telegram platform itself.
BBC News | Русская служба
@bbcrussian
The official BBC Russian-language news service. Provides independent journalism for Russian-speaking audiences with comprehensive coverage of Russia, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and international affairs. One of the largest non-state news sources on Telegram.
The New York Times
@nytimes
Daily news coverage from The New York Times, one of the world's most respected newspapers. Covers US politics, international affairs, science, culture, and investigative journalism. Particularly strong on global developments.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost
Live news coverage from The Washington Post. Strong on US political coverage, White House reporting, national security, and technology policy. Widely cited as a primary source for Russia-Ukraine war updates and US politics.
Bloomberg
@bloomberg
Official Bloomberg channel. Real-time business news, financial market updates, economic analysis, and political reporting. Essential for professionals tracking global markets, Fed policy, trade, and corporate news.
BBC News (World)
@BBCWorldoffl
Official BBC World News Service channel. Comprehensive international news coverage, features, and analysis from the BBC's global newsroom. Covers conflicts, politics, science, health, and human interest stories.
Reuters: World
@reutersworldchannel
Unofficial channel aggregating top international news and analysis from reuters.com. Covers business, finance, and breaking world news. Note: this is not operated by Reuters and accepts paid promotional posts.
Al Jazeera English
@aljazeeraglobal
News feeds from Al Jazeera English (aljazeera.com). Diverse perspectives on international and regional news with strong Middle East, Africa, and Asia coverage. Known for frontline reporting in conflict zones.
Financial Times
@financialtimeschannel
Official Financial Times channel. In-depth analysis, commentary, and breaking news on global business, economics, politics, and markets from one of the world's most respected financial publications.
Associated Press Top News
@associated_press_news
Top news stories from the Associated Press wire service. Breaking news across US politics, international affairs, business, sports, and science — AP-style reporting that forms the backbone of news coverage worldwide.
RT (Russia Today)
@rtnews
Official channel of RT (formerly Russia Today). 24/7 English-language news with a Russian government-funded editorial perspective covering global events, geopolitics, and counter-narratives to Western media.
Mint Business News
@mintbusinessnews
Business news and analysis from Mint, one of India's leading financial dailies. Covers Indian markets, corporate news, economy, policy, startups, and global business affecting India.
NPR
@nprnews
News coverage aggregated from NPR (National Public Radio) covering world events, US politics, health, science, business, and culture from a public broadcasting perspective.
Euronews Deutsch
@euronewsde
Official German-language Euronews channel. Daily news coverage from a European perspective covering EU politics, international affairs, business, culture, and society.
News & Media Channels on Telegram
Telegram has become one of the most important platforms for following breaking news in real time. Unlike traditional news apps and social media feeds, Telegram news channels deliver every post directly and chronologically — no algorithm decides what you see, and no paywall blocks the feed. This makes Telegram particularly valuable for following fast-moving events such as elections, conflicts, and financial market developments as they unfold.
TG Compass indexes verified public Telegram news and media channels from global outlets including the BBC, Bloomberg, Reuters, The New York Times, Al Jazeera, and the Associated Press. Whether you want a broad overview of world news or focused coverage of business, European politics, or public broadcasting, you can find and join verified channels here without needing to know the exact handle in advance.
Types of News Channels You'll Find
Global News Broadcasters
The world's major broadcasters — BBC, Al Jazeera, and Reuters — all maintain Telegram channels covering international news as it breaks. BBC's channels are among the most trusted on the platform, with @BBCWorldoffl providing English-language international coverage and @bbcrussian serving as one of the largest independent Russian-language news sources with 387,000+ subscribers.
Wire Services & Agencies
Wire services like the Associated Press and Reuters supply news to thousands of outlets worldwide. Their Telegram channels provide the same verified, factual reporting that forms the backbone of global journalism — unfiltered and without editorial commentary added by third-party publishers.
Business & Financial News
Bloomberg (@bloomberg) and the Financial Times (@financialtimeschannel) are the gold standard for business and financial journalism on Telegram. Bloomberg posts real-time market updates, economic data releases, and corporate news throughout the trading day. The Financial Times provides deeper analysis and commentary on global economic and political developments.
Multilingual Coverage
TG Compass indexes news channels across multiple languages. @bbcrussian is the largest example — a verified BBC service providing independent journalism to Russian-speaking audiences. The German @euronewsde channel covers European news from a continental perspective. Browse our language filters to find news in your preferred language.
A Note on Editorial Independence
Not all news channels on Telegram operate with the same editorial independence. TG Compass marks state-funded media with a clear label so you can make informed choices about which sources to follow. We include multiple perspectives but always disclose funding and editorial relationships where known.
Questions & Answers
Everything you need to know about Telegram news & media communities
What are the best Telegram channels for world news?
The most reliable and widely followed world news channels on Telegram include BBC World News (@BBCWorldoffl), Al Jazeera (@aljazeeraglobal), The New York Times (@nytimes), The Washington Post (@washingtonpost), and the Associated Press (@associated_press_news). These channels are run by established media organisations with editorial standards and international news bureaus. For business news specifically, Bloomberg (@bloomberg) and the Financial Times (@financialtimeschannel) are the most trusted options.
Does the BBC have an official Telegram channel?
Yes. The BBC has several official Telegram channels. @BBCWorldoffl is the BBC World News Service channel in English, with the bio confirming "All Contents Are Copyright Of Official BBC World News Service." @bbcrussian is the official BBC Russian-language service with 387,000+ subscribers — one of the most followed independent Russian-language news channels on Telegram.
Is Bloomberg on Telegram?
Yes. Bloomberg's official English Telegram channel is @bloomberg — described as "The first word in business news." It posts real-time business and financial news throughout the day including market updates, economic reports, and corporate coverage. Note: @BloombergZh is Bloomberg's separate Chinese-language channel.
Are Reuters and AP channels on Telegram official?
The Associated Press channel @associated_press_news is confirmed as a real AP news channel on TGStat, posting current AP wire stories. The Reuters channel @reutersworldchannel has a large following (49K+) but explicitly states in its bio that it is not an official channel and accepts paid promotional posts. TG Compass marks this channel as unofficial.
Is RT (Russia Today) on Telegram?
RT has an active Telegram channel and is one of the most widely followed news channels on the platform globally. However, RT is classified as Russian state-controlled media by the US, EU, UK, and multiple international bodies, and has been sanctioned and banned from broadcasting within the EU. TG Compass lists RT with a clear state media disclosure. Viewers should be aware of its government-funded editorial position.
How do I find news channels in my language on TG Compass?
Use the language filter on the News & Media category page. TG Compass currently indexes news channels in English, Russian, German, and other languages. BBC Russian (@bbcrussian) is one of the largest non-English news channels on Telegram. Euronews Deutsch (@euronewsde) covers European news in German.