How to ask that what are the news today or recently
One to ask is
"What happened in the world lately"

What are the other ways to ask this question?

Question

How to ask that what are the news today or recently
One to ask is 
"What happened in the world lately"

What are the other ways to ask this question?

Answer

Informal phrases could be: "What's going on in the world at the moment?"  "What's the latest news?"

It would be a little strange to suddenly ask someone what the latest news is as this assumes they know. This one feels most natural.  "Have you seen the news recently?  What's happening?"