Did life change forever? From the death of Queen Elizabeth II to the war in Ukraine, 2022 saw many huge events that changed the world.
Review of the year: the news that changed us
Did life change forever? From the death of Queen Elizabeth II to the war in Ukraine, 2022 saw many huge events that changed the world.
What's happening?
News reporters around the world put on black ties. Buckingham PalaceThe home of Britain's king or queen. had just announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
A lot happened in 2022. In February, RussiaThe largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people. invaded UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. , starting a long war.
In the UK, record-breaking heat in the summer and rising prices for food and energy changed the way many people live.
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In IranA country in Western Asia, officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran. It has a population of 84 million. , protests about women's rights and freedom spread across the country.
And the world's richest man, Elon MuskA South African-born entrepreneur whose companies have included the online payment service PayPal. He now controls Twitter, renamed 'X'., bought Twitter.
Did life change forever?
Yes! 2022 was the end of an era. The Queen died after 70 years on the throne and there is no longer peace in Europe. There is hope for the future, but it will be a different future.
No! For most people, life is still the same as one year ago. And many years have seen more change than 2022.
Keywords
Buckingham Palace - The home of Britain's king or queen.
Russia - The largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Iran - A country in Western Asia, officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran. It has a population of 84 million.
Elon Musk - A South African-born entrepreneur whose companies have included the online payment service PayPal. He now controls Twitter, renamed 'X'.
Review of the year: the news that changed us
Glossary
Buckingham Palace - The home of Britain's king or queen.
Russia - The largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Iran - A country in Western Asia, officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran. It has a population of 84 million.
Elon Musk - A South African-born entrepreneur whose companies have included the online payment service PayPal. He now controls Twitter, renamed 'X'.