GlobeNow.tvA free Haystack News alternative for world news
GlobeNow.tv is a free way to watch live TV without an account: 647 official YouTube live channels from 64 countries, found by place on a 3D globe. 85% of them have no country restrictions on YouTube. Choose Haystack News for a hands-free personalised US newscast on your TV; choose GlobeNow.tv to see the news from a specific place in the world, live or from the last 24 hours, with titles translated into your language.
Haystack News builds a personalised playlist of news clips, mostly from US outlets; GlobeNow.tv puts official YouTube live news channels from many countries and the last 24 hours of news videos on a 3D globe, so you pick a place rather than a topic. GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with Haystack News.
GlobeNow.tv vs Haystack News
| GlobeNow.tv | Haystack News | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no ads added by GlobeNow.tv (broadcasters' YouTube ads may play) | Free with ads; optional Premium at $4.99/month removes ads (30-day free trial) |
| Account | Not needed | Optional on the web — the homepage player starts before you sign in; signing in personalises My Headlines |
| Live channels | 647 official live channels from 64 countries (425 with viewers right now) | Clips from 400+ local, national and global news providers, plus a Live channel (ABC News, CBS News, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, Euronews, DW and US local stations) |
| Where it works | Any country where YouTube works; each broadcaster sets its own limits — 85% of channels have none | Built for US viewers — operated from the US, with local news from US cities; international outlets are a smaller part |
| Finding something to watch | Spin a 3D globe and pick a place, or browse by country and category | A personalised playlist (My Headlines) built from your location, sources and topics; topical channels |
| On-demand movies & shows | No — live channels plus the last 24 hours of news videos on the globe | Mostly short on-demand news clips, plus some live streams |
| Apps | Web browser on desktop and phone; can be added to the home screen | Web, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, Google TV, Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio and other smart TVs |
| Where the streams come from | Broadcasters' official YouTube live streams | Clips and live feeds from partner news outlets |
Which one suits you?
Choose GlobeNow.tv for
- Live news from many countries in one place, found by where it happens.
- No account, no app to install.
- Checking which channels play in your country before you press play.
Choose Haystack News for
- A personalised US newscast that plays clip after clip without touching anything.
- Local US TV news and weather from your own city.
- Watching on a smart TV or streaming stick with a dedicated app.
Try it now: live news
Tap a picture to start the official YouTube stream. Live streams can pause or change; each channel page shows the current one.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to Haystack News for world news?
GlobeNow.tv is free, needs no account and focuses on world news: official YouTube live channels from many countries plus the last 24 hours of news videos, placed on a 3D globe by city. It has no personalised playlist and no US local stations by ZIP code.
Do I need an account to watch?
No. GlobeNow.tv has no sign-up for watching. On Haystack News, an account is optional on the web.
Does it work in my country?
GlobeNow.tv works in any country where YouTube works, but each broadcaster decides where its live stream plays. In our latest check, 85% of channels had no country restrictions. Haystack News is available in: Built for US viewers — operated from the US, with local news from US cities; international outlets are a smaller part.
Does Haystack News have live TV?
Yes, a Live channel with streams such as ABC News, CBS News, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, Euronews, DW and several US local stations, according to its help centre. Most of Haystack is short on-demand clips.
Do I need Haystack Premium?
No. Haystack is free with ads; Premium ($4.99 a month) only removes the ads. GlobeNow.tv adds no ads of its own, though broadcasters' YouTube ads may play.
Watching from abroad?
See which channels from each country play outside it.
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GlobeNow.tv figures update automatically from our channel list; country restrictions last checked 1 Nov 2026. Haystack News details checked 22 Oct 2026.
GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with Haystack News. Haystack News is a trademark of its owner and is named here only for comparison.
Sources for Haystack News details (checked 22 Oct 2026): Haystack News — homepage and FAQ (400+ channels, free with ads, Premium $4.99/month) · Haystack Help Center — Does Haystack News have live news? · Haystack Help Center — What is Haystack News? · Haystack TV Terms of Service (service controlled and operated within the United States)
About GlobeNow.tv
GlobeNow.tv is a live world video map: news, travel and live TV from around the planet, placed where it happens on a 3D globe — with Polo the polar bear as your guide.
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