Current news around the world 2019
Here are some of the major news stories from around the world in 2019:
Politics and Government
- Brexit: The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 31, 2020, after a three-year process that began with a referendum in 2016.
- Trump Impeachment: The United States House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump on December 18, 2019, on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. He was acquitted by the Senate in February 2020.
- Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protests continued in Hong Kong throughout 2019, with clashes between protesters and police resulting in injuries and arrests.
- Iran-US Conflict: Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated in January 2020, with the US killing top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike.
Economy and Business
- Global Economic Slowdown: The global economy experienced a slowdown in 2019, with many countries experiencing recession or near-recession conditions.
- Trade Wars: The United States and China engaged in a trade war throughout 2019, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods.
- WeWork IPO: WeWork, a shared workspace company, attempted to go public in September 2019 but ultimately withdrew its IPO due to concerns over its financial health.
Health and Science
- COVID-19 Outbreak: The COVID-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and spread rapidly around the world, infecting millions and causing thousands of deaths.
- Ebola Outbreak: A new outbreak of Ebola occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019, with over 3,000 cases reported.
- Climate Change: The world experienced a series of extreme weather events in 2019, including heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires, highlighting the growing threat of climate change.
Entertainment and Culture
- Avengers: Endgame: The Marvel movie Avengers: Endgame became the highest-grossing film of all time in 2019, surpassing Avatar.
- Game of Thrones: The final season of the popular TV show Game of Thrones aired in 2019, with a record-breaking 13.6 million viewers for the series finale.
- Music: Pop stars like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande released highly successful albums and singles in 2019.
Sports
- Cricket World Cup: The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup was held in England and Wales, with the West Indies winning the tournament.
- NBA Finals: The Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship in 2019, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.
- FIFA Women's World Cup: The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup was held in France, with the United States winning the tournament for the fourth time.
Disasters and Natural Events
- Australian Bushfires: Devastating bushfires swept across Australia in 2019 and 2020, killing dozens and destroying thousands of homes.
- Hurricane Dorian: A powerful hurricane struck the Bahamas in September 2019, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 70 people.
- Volcanic Eruptions: Volcanoes erupted in Hawaii, Indonesia, and the Philippines in 2019, causing evacuations and disrupting air travel.
These are just a few of the many news stories that made headlines in 2019. It was a year marked by significant global events, from politics and economy to health and entertainment.