What makes something newsworthy vs. only sensational?

There has been a lot that has been said about news worthiness, in all, there is a consistency in what needs to be considered Newsworthy. For a News to move from mere sensational piece to a Newsworthy one, it should contain the following:

Timeliness

Events that have just happened or are currently unfolding are often considered newsworthy because they are fresh and have immediate impact. I have also discovered that the timeliness of a news can make or break it, just as a potential news worthy piece can loss its newsworthiness by missing its timeliness, a good timing can also make a news go viral.

Significance

News that has a significant impact on a large number of people or on society as a whole tends to be newsworthy. This kind of news needs to be significant enough that they address the most striking issues at hand.

Proximity

News that happens closer to the audience or readership is often considered more relevant and newsworthy. I have figured out that the proximity of a news is not only about its geographic location, a good proximity solves problem and affects the emotions of the audience. Proximity is geographic, it is also emotional. For Example, a report on an earthquake can be done in a way that anyone who hears or reads about it feels it personally, and will consider taking action.

Novelty

Stories that are unusual, unexpected or have a unique angle are more likely to grab the attention of audiences. This kind of stories are well thought out and requires expertise in order to tweak it.

Conflict

Controversial news are considered more newsworthy, this is because it generates interest and discussion. it is natural for be to be drawn to controversies, sometimes people are drawn because they want to solve problem.

Human Interest

Emotion is a very powerful thing to consider. Stories that appeal to human emotions such as joy, empathy, or compassion are often newsworthy because they connect with audiences on a personal level.

Relevance

News that is relevant to the interests, concerns, or experiences of the audience is more likely to be considered newsworthy.

All of the above mentioned elements are what makes a news not to look like a mere sensational one.