This is the 1027th most frequent French word.
information
Data or knowledge communicated or received about a particular subject or event.
Here, 'information' is used as a singular noun referring to a specific fact or detail.
J'ai lu une information intéressante dans le journal.
I read an interesting piece of information in the newspaper.
In this sentence, 'informations' is used as a plural noun referring generally to news or reports.
Les informations diffusées hier étaient inexactes.
The information broadcast yesterday was inaccurate.
This usage depicts 'informations' as plural, denoting data or details being gathered for a purpose.