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Extreme weather intensifies the urgency of the climate crisis
A year of record heat and climate-driven disasters underscored the accelerating impacts of global warming.
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Trade tensions and shifting alliances reshape the global economy
Disputes over tariffs and trade, alongside geopolitical rivalry, continued to fragment the global economic order.
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Global tensions and conflicts test the international order
Persistent conflicts and geopolitical rivalries continued to strain the international system and global stability.
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A year of elections reshapes politics around the world
Billions of people across dozens of countries went to the polls in a historic year of democratic contests.
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The BRICS bloc expands, signalling a shifting world order
The group of major emerging economies invited new members, reflecting ambitions to reshape global influence.
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World leaders strike a climate deal at the COP26 summit
The Glasgow conference produced a global agreement to intensify efforts against climate change, amid mixed reactions.
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A giant ship blocks the Suez Canal, disrupting global trade
The grounding of a massive container ship halted traffic through the vital waterway for nearly a week.
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Britain formally leaves the European Union
After years of debate, the UK departed the EU, beginning a transition to a new relationship with the bloc.
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A decisive UK election sets the course for Brexit
A clear election result ended years of parliamentary deadlock and paved the way for Britain's departure from the EU.