: contemporary developments in local, national, or world affairs; also : the organized study of such developments
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current events,
news or a discussion of news of the present time.
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noun [plural]
chiefly US : important events that are happening in the world
She reads several newspapers so she can keep track of current events.
Contestants are quizzed on current events.
— called also current affairs
Useful english dictionary. 2012.