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Hamas attacks Israel

More than 1,000 people are killed in the deadliest day in Israel's history.

10 October 2023 · Source: Wikipedia

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Russia invades Ukraine

Britain announces its largest ever package of sanctions on Russia.

24 February 2022 · Source: Wikipedia

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Taliban take control of Kabul

The Afghan government collapses as Western forces withdraw.

15 August 2021 · Source: Wikipedia

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WHO declares Covid-19 a pandemic

More than 118,000 cases have been confirmed in 114 countries.

11 March 2020 · Source: Wikipedia

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Fire devastates Notre-Dame Cathedral

The roof and spire are destroyed, but the main structure is saved.

16 April 2019 · Source: Wikipedia

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Trump and Kim meet in Singapore

The leaders sign a statement on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

12 June 2018 · Source: Wikipedia

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Macron elected president of France

At 39, he defeats Marine Le Pen to become France's youngest leader since Napoleon.

7 May 2017 · Source: Wikipedia

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Donald Trump elected president

The Republican defeats Hillary Clinton in a shock result.

9 November 2016 · Source: Wikipedia

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Paris climate agreement reached

Countries agree to limit warming to well below 2 degrees.

12 December 2015 · Source: Wikipedia

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Russia annexes Crimea

Western governments condemn the move as a breach of international law.

18 March 2014 · Source: Wikipedia