This is the 7756th most frequent Russian word.
известия
News or reports.
Here, 'известия' means 'news,' typically of an informational or communicative nature.
Сегодня по телевизору сообщили радостные известия.
Today, joyful news was reported on television.
In this sentence, 'известия' refers to news or reports that are disseminated or shared.
Известия об этих событиях быстро распространились.
News about these events quickly spread.
Here, 'известия' indicates specific news, highlighting the nature or unexpectedness of the information.