Proportion who think each is essential for information to be considered news

On average across six countries, being based on accurate and verifiable information is the characteristic most widely seen as essential for something to be considered news. Personal viewpoints are much less important – and prevent something being news for 20%.

Expectations. How important is it, or not, that information has the following characteristics for you to consider it to be news? Base: Total sample across six countries = 12,117.
Source: Changing definitions of news in a digital environment: How the public defines news across six countries
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