Photos: Global stories of 2025 in pictures
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Photos: Global stories of 2025 in pictures
"A powerful visual timeline showcasing the pivotal events that reshaped our global landscape throughout the year. From Israel's genocide in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war to devastating global weather events including floods, storms and earthquakes this year was defined by turmoil and humanitarian crises. Prolonged violence in Sudan, marked by attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), added to the mounting civilian toll and displacement across the country."
"The year also saw heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, a deadly blaze in Hong Kong, United States and Israeli attacks on Iran, revelations from the Epstein files, and waves of Gen Z protest movements across multiple regions. Together, these developments dominated international headlines, reflecting deepening political instability, social unrest and growing humanitarian needs worldwide. View the gallery below for powerful photographs that documented and encapsulated these pivotal 12 months."
Israel's genocide in Gaza and the Russia–Ukraine war produced large-scale conflict and international tension. Devastating floods, storms, and earthquakes created widespread destruction and humanitarian emergencies. Prolonged violence in Sudan, driven by attacks from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), increased civilian casualties and displacement. Heightened tensions between India and Pakistan raised regional security concerns. A deadly blaze in Hong Kong and United States and Israeli strikes on Iran added further instability. Revelations from the Epstein files and waves of Gen Z protest movements amplified social unrest. These combined developments deepened political instability and sharply increased global humanitarian needs.
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