Relevant to current affairs (7)

I believe the answer is:

topical

(Other definitions for topical that I've seen before include "In the news" , "currently under discussion" , "Of local interest" , "Dealing with current affairs" , "Some skin lotions are" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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