World news 2017

Here are some of the major world news stories from 2017:

Politics

• Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States, succeeding Barack Obama.
• Theresa May becomes the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, succeeding David Cameron.
• Emmanuel Macron wins the French presidential election, defeating Marine Le Pen.
• Xi Jinping becomes the President of China for a second term.
• North Korea conducts a series of nuclear tests, including a hydrogen bomb test in September.
• The United States withdraws from the Paris Climate Agreement.

Conflict and Terrorism

• The Syrian Civil War continues, with the Syrian government and its allies making gains against rebel forces.
• The Iraqi Civil War ends with the defeat of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Mosul.
• The Yemen Civil War continues, with a Saudi-led coalition fighting against Houthi rebels.
• A series of terrorist attacks occur around the world, including in London, Manchester, and Nice.
• The United States launches airstrikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.

Economy

• The global economy experiences a period of slow growth, with many countries struggling with low inflation and slow wage growth.
• The United States imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, leading to retaliatory measures from other countries.
• The European Union imposes sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
• The Chinese economy experiences a slowdown, leading to concerns about its impact on the global economy.

Natural Disasters

• Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas, causing widespread flooding and damage.
• Hurricane Maria devastates Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, causing an estimated 3,000 deaths.
• The Sierra Leone mudslides kill over 1,000 people.
• The Mexico City earthquake kills over 200 people.
• The California wildfires burn over 1 million acres of land.

Science and Technology

• NASA's Cassini spacecraft ends its mission to Saturn, crashing into the planet's atmosphere.
• The European Space Agency's Schiaparelli lander crashes on Mars.
• The first commercial flights of the Airbus A350 XWB take place.
• The first self-driving car is tested on public roads in the United States.
• The world's largest telescope, the Giant Magellan Telescope, is announced.

Sports

• The New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI, coming back from a 28-3 deficit to defeat the Atlanta Falcons.
• The Golden State Warriors win the NBA championship, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
• The Houston Astros win the World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7.
• The Chicago Cubs win the World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians in Game 7.
• The United States wins the FIFA World Cup, defeating France in the final.

Entertainment

• The film "Beauty and the Beast" becomes the highest-grossing film of the year, with over $1.2 billion in box office revenue.
• The TV show "Game of Thrones" concludes its seventh season, with a record-breaking 12.1 million viewers for its season finale.
• The music festival Coachella takes place, featuring headliners Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and Radiohead.
• The Grammy Awards take place, with Adele winning Album of the Year and Record of the Year.
• The Tony Awards take place, with "Dear Evan Hansen" winning Best Musical.