information about something that has happened recentlyI’m afraid I’ve got some bad news.
I wrote to John telling him all the latest news.
news of/about: Friends expressed shock at the news of his death.
 news for: Good news for home owners!
 news on the health/trade etc front: There’s brighter news on the romantic front for my sisters.
 news on: The leaflet is full of up-to-date news on the environment.
 hear the news: Have you heard the good news? Michael’s got the job!
 break the news  (=tell someone about something bad): I’m not looking forward to breaking the news to Dad.
 piece/bit of news: She was delighted by this piece of news.
 news comes/arrives/reaches someone: That day the news came of the invasion of Normandy.