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The Littlehampton libels were a series of letters sent to numerous residents of Littlehampton, in southern England, over a three-year period between 1920 and 1923. The letters, which contained obscenities and false accusations, were written by Edith Swan, a thirty-year-old laundress; she tried to incriminate her neighbour, Rose Gooding, a thirty-year-old married woman. Swan and Gooding (both pictured) had once been friends, but after Swan made a false report to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children accusing Gooding of maltreating one of her sister's children, the letters started arriving. Many of them were signed as if from Gooding. Swan brought a private prosecution against Gooding for libel. Gooding was imprisoned twice, but Scotland Yard investigated and cleared her. Swan was prosecuted in December 1921. A similar case of letters being sent over several years was reported in 2024, in the village of Shiptonthorpe, East Yorkshire. (Full article...)

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Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner (pictured) and his wife are stabbed to death in Los Angeles.
Sixteen people, including a gunman, are killed in a mass shooting attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Bulgarian prime minister Rosen Zhelyazkov (pictured) and his government resign after days of protests.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year at the Game Awards (producer and host Geoff Keighley pictured).

In Australia, a ban on the use of certain social media platforms by under-16s comes into effect.

In motorsport, Lando Norris (pictured) wins the Formula One World Drivers' Championship.

In Benin, a coup attempt by members of the armed forces is thwarted. Architect and designer Frank Gehry dies at the age of 96.
In Saint Lucia, the Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre (pictured), retains its majority in the House of Assembly.

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The African chaffinch (Fringilla spodiogenys) is a species of passerine bird in the genus Fringilla. The African chaffinch is found from southern Morocco to northwestern Libya, and in Italy on the islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria. There is also an isolated population in northeastern Libya. Its habitat includes deciduous forests and lowlands, and during the nonbreeding season extends its habitat to open areas including weedy fields and olive groves. The diet of the African chaffinch is similar to the Eurasian chaffinch, consisting mostly of small invertebrates and their larvae as well as flowers, seeds, and buds. This female African chaffinch was photographed in Sfax, Tunisia.

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🌍 Top 100 Global Events of 2025

I. Global Politics & Governance

G20 Summit held in Johannesburg, marking the first G20 conference on African soil.
NATO Summit convened in The Hague, discussing defence modernization and cybersecurity.
BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, focused on financial reform and South–South cooperation.
United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice announced new marine-protected areas.
UN Security Council emergency meetings were held regarding ongoing global conflicts.
New regional security pacts emerged in the Indo-Pacific.
EU leaders adopted new digital-regulation frameworks, focusing on AI and data sovereignty.
African Union launched industrialization programs aimed at youth employment.
ASEAN strengthened maritime cooperation amid rising regional tensions.
Arab League meetings highlighted energy diplomacy and regional security.
Latin American countries launched climate-migration negotiations.
Several nations experienced major elections leading to significant political transitions.
Global South coalitions expanded representation proposals in global institutions.
International Court of Justice heard new cross-border disputes.
UN General Assembly sessions emphasized climate, peace, and AI ethics.
New bilateral trade agreements reshaped global economic alignments.
Europe implemented new migration-control measures.
South Asian nations established disaster-response coalitions.
Pacific Island states presented joint appeals on rising sea levels.
Middle-East diplomatic engagement increased, focusing on stability and economic diversification.

II. Conflicts, Security & Humanitarian Crises

Major armed conflicts continued in several regions, causing humanitarian emergencies.
Ceasefire negotiations occurred intermittently but produced limited long-term results.
Global defence spending reached new highs, driven by geopolitical tensions.
Cyberattacks targeted critical infrastructure across multiple continents.
Countries adopted advanced cybersecurity laws targeting ransomware and espionage.
Space-security doctrines were updated to protect satellites.
Transnational terrorism threats remained active, prompting global security cooperation.
Humanitarian displacement reached a historical peak due to conflict and climate.
International Red Cross expanded relief operations in crisis zones.
Global famine warnings were issued for multiple drought-stricken regions.
UN peacekeeping missions expanded activities in conflict areas.
Arms-control discussions resumed in several strategic regions.
Naval incidents increased in contested maritime zones.
New defence alliances formed among mid-sized nations.
Non-state armed groups gained influence in unstable regions.
Human trafficking and refugee smuggling reports increased.
Mine-clearing operations expanded in post-conflict territories.
Global epidemic emergencies in conflict zones triggered international health responses.
Cities experienced unrest due to economic hardship and political tensions.
International tribunals investigated war-related crimes.

III. Global Economy, Trade & Markets

Global growth patterns varied, with some regions achieving stable recovery.
Inflation continued to challenge many economies, prompting interest-rate measures.
Central banks revised monetary policies to stabilize markets.
Supply-chain restructuring accelerated toward regional manufacturing hubs.
New trade corridors opened in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
International corporations invested heavily in AI and automation.
Commodity markets fluctuated due to geopolitical uncertainty.
Renewable-energy investment surpassed fossil-fuel investment for the first time.
Green hydrogen projects expanded across Europe, Asia, and the Gulf.
Oil-producing countries accelerated economic diversification plans.
Global stock markets experienced mixed performance influenced by policy changes.
Developing countries received new debt-relief packages.
Tourism rebounded sharply, boosting global services sectors.
Artificial intelligence reshaped employment markets, increasing demand for digital skills.
E-commerce continued rapid expansion, especially in emerging economies.
Global semiconductor shortages began to ease with new production facilities.
Agri-tech innovations helped stabilize food supply chains.
Financial institutions warned of new recession risks in vulnerable regions.
Crypto-regulation frameworks expanded globally.
Sovereign wealth funds increased investments in climate-resilient infrastructure.

IV. Environment & Climate

Severe heatwaves affected multiple continents during summer.
Record-high ocean temperatures intensified coral bleaching.
Flooding in South America and Asia triggered major relief efforts.
Wildfires spread across Mediterranean and North American regions.
Drought emergencies were declared in several countries.
International climate bodies updated temperature-risk projections.
New national adaptation strategies were implemented worldwide.
Large-scale reforestation programs were launched in Latin America.
Global biodiversity assessments showed accelerating species loss.
Global plastic-reduction treaties gained signatures from new nations.
Deep-sea mining debates intensified at UN environmental forums.
Renewable-energy megaprojects began operations in multiple countries.
Electric vehicle adoption increased, supported by government incentives.
Coastal relocation programs were announced for climate-threatened communities.
Arctic ice reports showed rapid decline, raising global concerns.
Marine noise-reduction pacts were announced at global ocean summits.
Indigenous-led conservation projects gained global recognition.
Green cities and carbon-neutral urban projects expanded worldwide.
Environmental activism movements mobilized large public participation.
Climate-finance commitments increased from international banks and institutions.

V. Science, Technology & Digital Governance

AI governance became a major global policy priority across governments.
Several countries introduced national AI safety laws.
Technological breakthroughs occurred in quantum computing.
Biotech innovations improved gene therapy and precision medicine.
Space agencies launched new lunar missions and deep-space probes.
Commercial spaceflight expanded, with private companies debuting reusable rockets.
Satellite networks expanded internet access to remote regions.
Global data-protection regulations strengthened, especially for minors.
Metaverse-based platforms advanced, integrating virtual economies.
5G and early 6G testing expanded, supporting industrial automation.
Medical AI tools improved diagnostics for major diseases.
Global cybersecurity alliances were formed to counter digital threats.
Tech companies committed to ethical AI development.
Telemedicine grew rapidly, especially in developing regions.
Education systems adopted AI-based personalized learning on a large scale.

VI. Culture, Society & Sports

International film festivals experienced record global participation.
World music and entertainment industries expanded global reach, especially in Asian and African markets.
Major sports tournaments and global event bids shaped the future of international competitions.
Cultural diplomacy initiatives increased, promoting heritage and creative industries.
Global migration trends reshaped cultural demographics, increasing multicultural integration in major cities.

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