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Markets and the world look ahead as a pivotal year nears its close
With US midterm elections just held and the year winding down, markets and governments weigh the AI boom, the economy and a …
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Voters in the United States choose their next leaders
Americans went to the polls in a closely watched national election with far-reaching implications.
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Paris stages a spectacular Summer Olympics
The Games returned to Paris after a century, opening along the Seine and captivating a global audience.
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A summer of extreme heat breaks records around the world
Scorching temperatures and climate-driven disasters underscored the accelerating impacts of global warming.
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Queen Elizabeth II dies after a record-breaking reign
Britain's longest-serving monarch died at 96, prompting global mourning and a historic transition.
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Russia invades Ukraine, triggering a global crisis
The full-scale invasion set off the largest war in Europe since 1945 and a sweeping international response.
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Billionaires launch a new era of space tourism
High-profile flights carrying their founders marked the arrival of commercial space travel for the wealthy.
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Markets crash as the pandemic brings the economy to a halt
Stock markets plunged and economies locked down as COVID-19 spread, triggering a historic shock.
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Protests and upheaval mark a turbulent year around the world
From Hong Kong to cities across several continents, mass demonstrations reflected widespread discontent.