What is the name of the magical newspaper in the wizarding world?

The magical newspaper in the wizarding world is the Daily Prophet. It is the principal newspaper read by witches and wizards in Britain and regularly reports on Ministry of Magic affairs, crimes and major events.

The Daily Prophet appears throughout the Harry Potter series as an important source of information—and misinformation. Its coverage is influenced by the Ministry of Magic and, during periods of crisis, by political pressure. This makes the newspaper part of the series' broader exploration of propaganda, censorship and public opinion.

Harry often encounters the Daily Prophet's coverage of Voldemort's return, the Ministry's campaign against him and the activities of Hogwarts. The paper initially treats Harry's claims with skepticism, helping show how institutions can shape what the public believes.

The Daily Prophet is not the same as The Quibbler, a more unconventional magazine edited by Xenophilius Lovegood. Witch Weekly is another wizarding publication, while the Evening Standard is a real-world newspaper title rather than the primary magical newspaper of Britain.