#2025Rewind Is Coming Soon

1. US Presidential Election: Former President and Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump was elected the 47th President in a historic comeback, beating out Kamala Harris. Trump trumpets despite being the target of two assassination attempts during the campaign. | Top Story of 2024

2. Israel-Hamas war broadens into Middle East: The War between Hamas and Israel expanded during the course of the year with increased tensions between Iran and Israel with major attacks in the Spring and late summer months.

3. Scandals plague the Canadian Federal Government: New scandals have revealed and exposed the Federal Liberal Party. The slush fund scandal was heightened in the early autumn months when the House of Commons ground to a halt as the Liberal Party refused to hand over documents to the RCMP. | Top Canadian Story of 2024

4. Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalation: The ongoing conflict saw significant developments, including Ukraine’s use of U.S.-provided long-range missiles to strike Russian targets, marking a substantial policy shift.

5. Global Economic Fluctuations: The year witnessed economic instability, with major corporations announcing significant layoffs and stock markets experiencing volatility, impacting global economies.

6. Japan Earthquake Starts off the Year Rough: 7.5 earthquake hits west coast of central Japan, causing extensive damages and a minor tsunami. At least 48 killed. | January 1

7. Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopens After Five-Year Restoration

8. Reflecting on 2024: The Lives and Legacies of Five Notable Figures

9. The Brazilian Supreme Court upheld a decision to block the social media platform X (also known as Twitter) due to rampant disinformation and Elon Musk’s refusal to appoint a legal representative for Brazil. | September 2