The Top 10 , News Stories , of 2022.
The World Economic Forum recently reported on the top 10 biggest news stories of 2022.
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Global Inflation, In June, price increases in the United States peaked at over 9.1%.
In October, price increases in the United Kingdom hit 11.1%.
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Global Inflation, In June, price increases in the United States peaked at over 9.1%.
In October, price increases in the United Kingdom hit 11.1%.
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The rise of Omicron, 2022 saw the highly-transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19 spread, as the virus responsible for the pandemic continues to mutate.
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine, On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine.
The ongoing war has lead to a global food and energy crisis, while also displacing millions of people.
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine, On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine.
The ongoing war has lead to a global food and energy crisis, while also displacing millions of people.
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U.S. Overturns Roe v Wade, On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court revoked women's rights to abortion, restoring state authority over women's reproductive rights.
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Global heatwaves, The impact of global climate change continues with many record-breaking temperatures recorded around the world.
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Worldwide droughts, This summer, Europe experienced its worst drought in 500 years, while China saw water levels in the Yangtze river basin impact the country's electricity generation.
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Worldwide droughts, This summer, Europe experienced its worst drought in 500 years, while China saw water levels in the Yangtze river basin impact the country's electricity generation.
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Floods in Pakistan, From June to August, extreme floods in Pakistan killed over 1,391 people and caused an estimated $30 billion in damages.
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The death of Queen Elizabeth II, On September 8, Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96 following 70 years on the throne.
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Global population breaks 8 billion, On November 15, the world's population reached a historic marker, exceeding 8 billion.
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COP27's fund for vulnerable nations, Leaders at the summit agreed to support poor countries experiencing the impact of climate change.
