World 2020 Timeline

Dec

31

Major Trends

Spain–United Kingdom relations, Effect of Brexit on Gibraltar Spain and the United Kingdom reach an agreement to keep Gibraltar in the European Union's Schengen

Spain–United Kingdom relations, Effect of Brexit on Gibraltar Spain and the United Kingdom reach an agreement to keep Gibraltar in the European Union's Schengen Area as freedom of movement between the EU and UK is due to end. (The Guardian)

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Dec

31

Immigration / Law / Policy

The Algerian Civil Defence says that 20 people were killed and 11 others injured when a vehicle carrying illegal migrants overturned in Tamanrasset.

The Algerian Civil Defence says that 20 people were killed and 11 others injured when a vehicle carrying illegal migrants overturned in Tamanrasset. Tamanrasset is a crossing point for illegal migrants from neighboring countries, specifically Mali and Niger. (AFP via Channelstv)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020

Dec

31

Technology / Science

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2.

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2. The patient is a 23-year-old woman who travelled from the United Kingdom to Shanghai on December 14 and later tested positive for COVID-19. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020

Dec

31

Immigration / Law / Policy

The Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong orders pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to return to prison on national security law grounds, after a ruling by a low

The Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong orders pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to return to prison on national security law grounds, after a ruling by a lower court released him on bail. Chinese state media had labeled Lai's release as "unbelievable". (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020

Dec

31

Major Trends

The Czech Republic reports a record 16,939 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 718,661 as the positivi

The Czech Republic reports a record 16,939 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 718,661 as the positivity rate reaches 52%. (Irozhlas)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020

Dec

31

Economy / Jobs / Business

The EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement enters into force at 23:00 GMT, formally ending the Brexit transition period.

The EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement enters into force at 23:00 GMT, formally ending the Brexit transition period. (BBC News) (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020

Dec

31

Major Trends

The United Kingdom reports a record 55,892 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,488,780.

The United Kingdom reports a record 55,892 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,488,780. (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020

Dec

31

Health / Disasters

The World Health Organization lists the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use.

The World Health Organization lists the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020

Dec

31

Health / Disasters

Tokyo reports a record 1,337 new cases in the past 24 hours.

Tokyo reports a record 1,337 new cases in the past 24 hours. It is the first prefecture to surpass 1,000 daily cases since the beginning of the pandemic. (The Asahi Shimbun)

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Dec

31

Major Trends

Two people are confirmed dead and 15 others are feared dead after a landslide at an informal alluvial mining camp in Goilala District, Central Province, Papua N

Two people are confirmed dead and 15 others are feared dead after a landslide at an informal alluvial mining camp in Goilala District, Central Province, Papua New Guinea. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020

Dec

31

Major Trends

Victoria tightens their restrictions as three new cases are reported, bringing the total number of cases in the state to six.

Victoria tightens their restrictions as three new cases are reported, bringing the total number of cases in the state to six. Under the new restrictions, in-home gatherings will be limited to 15 people, masks must be worn indoors, and people are advised to stay out of the Melbourne city centre on New Year's Eve. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020