Archive · 31 Dec 2025
2025: A Year of Turmoil and Transition
In 2025, the world saw a lot of big changes and drama.
Donald Trump became the US president and made big changes, like putting new taxes on other countries and trying to make the government smaller.
Elon Musk also had a big job in the US government and cut a lot of jobs.
In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a tough year with problems in his party and with other countries.
Some famous people like Gary Lineker left their jobs because of controversies, and others like Taylor Swift got engaged.
There were also big news stories about AI, wars, and even some famous people stepping down or getting in trouble.
It was a year full of surprises and big moments!
Donald Trump became the 47th US President, implementing tariffs and reducing the federal workforce.
Elon Musk, as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, purged the federal workforce and dismantled USAID.
Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, faced internal and external challenges, including Angela Rayner's resignation.
Gary Lineker left the BBC after controversy over an anti-Zionist video, and Prince Andrew ceased using his royal title.
Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce, and Marine Le Pen was banned from running for office in France.
- Who
- Various political leaders, celebrities, and public figures
- What
- Significant political, social, and cultural events and controversies
- When
- Throughout the year 2025
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on the US, UK, and Europe
- Why
- A mix of political decisions, personal controversies, and global events
Pro-Tariff
Anti-Tariff
US Trade Policy
Pro-Tariff
Tariffs are necessary to protect American industries and jobs.
Anti-Tariff
Tariffs harm global markets and economic stability.
- Donald Trump
- 47th US President, implemented tariffs and reduced federal workforce
- Elon Musk
- Head of America's Department of Government Efficiency, purged federal workforce
- Keir Starmer
- UK Prime Minister, faced internal and external challenges
- Gary Lineker
- Left BBC after controversy over anti-Zionist video
- Angela Rayner
- Resigned as UK Deputy PM due to ministerial code breach
- DeepSeek-R1
- AI chatbot that impacted US tech stocks
- Marine Le Pen
- Banned from running for office in France for five years
- Taylor Swift
- Engaged to Travis Kelce, announced marriage plans
- Prince Andrew
- Ceased using the title Duke of York
- Jeffrey Epstein
- Posthumous memoirs led to resignations and scandals
- Gaza Ceasefire
- Fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas after two years of war
- Ukraine War
- Ongoing conflict with no ceasefire in sight
- Sydney Mass Shooting
- 15 people killed at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach
- NASA Artemis II
- Planned crewed mission to circle the moon in 2026
- 2026 Winter Olympics
- To be held in the Dolomites, Italy
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- 48 teams to compete in the US, Mexico, and Canada
Sources
People of the year 2025
What will happen in 2026? Predictions and events
World Bids Farewell To 2025, A Year Of Trump, Truces And Turmoil
Protests, raids, elections: Biggest political flashpoints of 2025
