In the midst of a global pandemic, several world events have captured headlines in recent weeks. Here are some of the top news stories from around the world: 1) US Presidential Election: Joe Biden has won the United States Presidential election defeating incumbent Donald Trump. Joe Biden has promised to restore unity and decency to the White House after a tumultuous four years. 2) COVID-19 Vaccine: Pfizer and BioNTech have released results confirming that their COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the pandemic.
The vaccine needs to be stored at minus 70 degrees Celsius, which poses logistical challenges for storage and distribution. However, the Canadian News Today of the vaccine has injected new hope into the world. 3) Ethiopia Conflict: Tensions have been building in Ethiopia between the government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Fighting broke out in the Tigray region after the Ethiopian government accused the TPLF of attacking a military base.
The conflict has escalated rapidly, and fears of a civil war have increased. 4) Brexit: The United Kingdom and the European Union continue to negotiate a post-Brexit trade deal.