1. **COVID-19 Pandemic**
- Summary: A global outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020. The pandemic has caused millions of illnesses and over 3.5 million deaths worldwide.
- Relevant Link:
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – World Health Organization
Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.
2. **U.S. Presidential Election 2020**
- Summary: The 2020 United States presidential election was held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, to elect the President and Vice President of the United States. Democrat Joe Biden defeated incumbent Republican President Donald Trump.
- Relevant Link:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/03/us/election-results
3. **Brexit**
- Summary: The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) following a referendum vote in June 2016. The process was completed on January 31, 2020, and a transition period ended on December 31, 2020, marking a fundamental change in the UK's relationship with the EU.
- Relevant Link:
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36337557
4. **Global Climate Strikes**
- Summary: A series of protests and strikes demanding action to combat climate change, inspired by Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg. The first global strike took place on March 15, 2019, with millions of participants in over 150 countries.
- Relevant Link:
Platform350.org
Platform350.org
5. **Black Lives Matter Protests**
- Summary: A global movement advocating for an end to systemic racism and violence against black people. The movement gained significant attention following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25, 2020. Protests and demonstrations took place in many cities around the world.
- Relevant Link:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
6. **Tesla, Inc. Stock Splits and Elon Musk's Compensation**
- Summary: Tesla, Inc., an American electric vehicle and clean energy company, announced a 5-for-1 stock split in August 2020, and another 3-for-1 split in August 2022. Additionally, the compensation of its CEO, Elon Musk, gained attention due to the "pay-per-performance" structure of his compensation package.
- Relevant Link:
https://www.tesla.com/investor/stock-split
7. **China-India border dispute and clashes**
- Summary: Tensions between China and India escalated in June 2020, as clashes occurred between the two countries' military forces along the disputed border in the Himalayan region. Both sides have accused each other of provocations and violations.
- Relevant Link:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-52939466
8. **GameStop Short Squeeze and WallStreetBets**
- Summary: In January 2021, a group of retail investors on the WallStreetBets subreddit on Reddit organized a coordinated buying of GameStop's stocks, driving up its price and causing significant losses for hedge funds that had shorted the stock.
- Relevant Link:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/28/business/gamestop-stocks-wallstreetbets.html
9. **Russian Federation's Invasion of Ukraine**
- Summary: The Russian Federation, led by President Vladimir Putin, launched a military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, primarily targeting the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. The invasion led to widespread condemnation and economic sanctions from the international community.
- Relevant Link:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59071267
10. **Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack**
- Summary: The Colonial Pipeline, a major U.S. oil pipeline, was hit by a ransomware attack in May 2021, leading to temporary shutdowns and disruptions in fuel supplies along the East Coast. The attack was attributed to the DarkSide ransomware group.
- Relevant Link:
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/colonial-pipeline-systems-back-online-after-ransomware-attack-2021-05-08/
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2. U.S. Presidential Election 2020: The race to the White House between incumbent Donald Trump (Republican) and challenger Joe Biden (Democrat) has been a major focus of world politics. [BBC News - US Election 2020](https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020)
3. Brexit: The United Kingdom's departure from the European Union after a three-year process has been a significant event in global politics and economics. [BBC News - Brexit](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36383569)
4. Climate Change: Increasing global concern over the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events and rising sea levels, continues to dominate discussions in politics, business, and economics. [United Nations Climate Change](https://unfccc.int/)
5. Chinese Economy and Trade Tensions: The ongoing trade dispute between China and the United States, as well as China's growing economic influence, have been key issues in business and international relations. [China-US Trade War Explained](https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45466085)