From Google support... https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9228390 >Requirements To live stream on mobile, you’ll need: At least 50 subscribers. No live streaming restrictions within the last 90 days on your channel. To verify your channel. To enable live streaming. You may need to wait 24 hours before you can start your first live stream. An Android 5.0+ device. >Why is my mobile live stream’s audience limited…
So basically a big old "fuck you" to anyone witnessing a noteworthy event. No citizen journalism allowed.
Use twitch? Or any of the other hundreds of live video platorms out there.