21/03: What Else is Happening in the World?

With the news cycle dominated by war in Ukraine, we wanted to give you an update on everything else that is happening in the world,

• As the present news cycle continues to be dominated by the Russian invasion in Ukraine, we wanted to give you an update which details the other important topics of the moment.
• Heatwaves at both of the world’s poles have startled scientists. The unprecedented levels could lead to an even faster and abrupt climate breakdown than previously expected.
• In Belgium, 6 people have been killed and 10 have been injured after a car drove at a high speed into a group of carnival performers, who were making preparations early on Sunday morning.
• Hundreds have been protesting in London to show solidarity for a Black teenager, known as Child Q, who was strip-searched by police officers after a fake accusation of drug possession.
• A British-Iranian national, detained in 2018, has been moved from a prison to a hotel room in Iran. Morad Tahbaz was left behind last week when two other detained UK citizens returned home.
• Saudi Aramco, a state-controlled firm, has announced it will increase spending in light of the recent surge in oil prices. The company is already the world’s biggest energy exporter.