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Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader

The son of the assassinated leader becomes only the third to hold the post.

9 March 2026 · Source: Wikipedia

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US and Israel strike Iran, and say Khamenei is dead

Iran retaliates with missile attacks and moves to close the Strait of Hormuz.

1 March 2026 · Source: Wikipedia

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US forces capture Maduro in Venezuela

Nicolas Maduro and his wife are flown to New York to face drug trafficking charges.

4 January 2026 · Source: Wikipedia

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Leo XIV elected first American pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago succeeds Pope Francis.

9 May 2025 · Source: Wikipedia

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Trump wins second term

He defeats Kamala Harris, four years after losing the White House.

6 November 2024 · Source: Wikipedia

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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.

25 February 2022 · Source: Wikipedia

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Taliban take control of Kabul

The Afghan government collapses as Western forces withdraw.

16 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.

12 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