Have you heard the . . . . . . news?

The correct answer is C. latest.

The word “latest” means “most recent.” In this context, the speaker is asking if the listener has heard the most recent news. The other options are incorrect because they do not mean “most recent.”

• The word “late” means “after the expected or usual time.” For example, “I’m late for work.”
• The word “later” means “at or after a later time.” For example, “I’ll see you later.”
• The word “latter” means “the second of two things mentioned.” For example, “I like apples and oranges, but I prefer the latter.”

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.