Google News is testing a new design; the search engine is experimenting with a visually-rich design that shows images, videos, quotes, and popular stories.

There new design also contains a "featured photo" section that utilises images from AFP, The Associated Press, and Reuters. This is the first time Google News has promoted stories just because it has the permission to show associated images. The new interface personalises all the content.



In June, Google News blog announced: "Over the course of the next few weeks, you may notice a few changes to Google News... or maybe not. You see, we'll be running some experiments on the look and feel of our site, based on an accumulation of user research and feedback, as well as the evolving state of online journalism."

Source: Cyberjournalist.net and Google