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What were the biggest news stories of 2025?

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The biggest news stories of 2025 included Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th U.S. president, the death of Pope Francis and election of the first American pope, catastrophic Texas floods, political violence in Minnesota, a terrorist attack in Sydney, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown. Other major headlines featured significant policy shifts in the U.S., economic concerns, and notable global conflicts and peace deals.

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Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month

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  • Donald Trump inaugurated as 47th U.S. president, serving non-consecutive terms 11s
  • Pope Francis died; Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as first American pope 1m 3s
  • Catastrophic floods in Texas killed at least 135 people 1m 45s
  • Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire; hostages released days later 2m 28s
  • Terrorist attack at Sydney Hanukkah celebration killed 15 people 3m 6s

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Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month
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CBS News
4 hours ago
Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month

Donald Trump inaugurated as the 47th U.S. president, the death of Pope Francis, election of the first American pope, catastrophic Texas floods, political violence in Minnesota, a terrorist attack in Sydney, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown.

Middle east in 2025: War on Iran, Gaza deal, but what's next?
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Al Jazeera
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Middle east in 2025: War on Iran, Gaza deal, but what's next?

War reached Qatar for the first time, and a U.S.-backed peace deal largely ended fighting in Gaza, marking a shift in Middle East dynamics.

A reality check on President Trump's promises
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Scripps News
4 days ago
A reality check on President Trump's promises

President Trump's second term saw major policy changes, elimination of some agencies, reduced illegal border crossings, economic shifts, and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Views of U.S. economy fall short of expectations from start of year
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CBS America
5 days ago
Views of U.S. economy fall short of expectations from start of year

Americans' economic optimism faded as only 32% viewed the economy positively by year-end, with persistent concerns about inflation and cost of living.

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