Live updates: follow breaking news and live scores as they happen

Want the fastest way to stay on top of a breaking story or an intense match? This tag page collects our live updates so you get minute-by-minute reporting, score changes, and key quotes in one place. We cover politics, sports, tech launches, and major African news with quick posts you can read in seconds.

Live updates are different from regular articles. Instead of long analysis, you get short entries added as events unfold. That means timestamps, rapid facts, and links to sources or livestreams. Use these posts to track a developing story, watch a game, or follow official announcements without waiting for a full recap.

How to follow live updates efficiently

First, pick how you want alerts: enable browser push notifications, follow us on social media, or subscribe to our newsletter. Push alerts bring the biggest headlines straight to your device. Social posts often include short clips or live threads. If you prefer email, our newsletter gathers the day’s most important live threads.

Second, use the page tools. Bookmark this tag page and refresh it when a story is active. Some updates will auto-load new items; others show a "load more" button. If you’re following a match or a live blog, open the dedicated live post and keep it in a separate tab so you don’t lose the timeline.

What you’ll see in a live update

Expect clear timestamps, short lines, and fast context. Example items include score changes in sports (goals, red cards), on-the-ground quotes from leaders, court updates, and tech product reveals. We also link to full articles once the dust settles, so you can switch from the quick timeline to an in-depth story if you want more detail.

Live updates are great when you need facts fast. For instance, during big matches we note the broadcast partners so you can watch: check the post for streaming links like ESPN+ or DAZN when available. For political events, we flag official statements and any live streams from government channels or international bodies.

Want to help? Use the comments on each live post to add verified tips or eyewitness info. Avoid reposting rumors — we verify items before adding them. If you spot an error, flag it in a comment or message our newsroom so we can correct the timeline quickly.

Finally, set expectations. Live updates give speed, not full context. After a live thread ends, we usually follow up with a full article that explains the background, causes, and next steps. Bookmark this tag and check often during big events — it’s the fastest way to keep up without wading through long stories.

Follow Ginger Apple News on social and enable notifications to never miss a minute. If you have a tip about a developing story in Africa or beyond, send it to our newsroom — your lead might be the next update.