Year in review
2022
6 recaps from this year - events, occasions, and cultural moments.
2022Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial
The high-profile defamation trial captivated millions on social media, raising questions about celebrity, abuse allegations, and digital justice.
Novak Djokovic Deported from Australia
The tennis star's visa cancellation over vaccine refusal became a flashpoint in the anti-vax movement and Australian immigration politics.
South Korean Itaewon Crowd Crush Disaster
A crush at a crowded Halloween celebration in Seoul killed 156 people, exposing inadequate safety protocols at major public events in developed nations.
Liz Truss Becomes UK Prime Minister
Liz Truss became Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister, lasting just 49 days in September 2022 before resignations and economic turmoil forced her out.
Anthony Albanese
On this day (05/23), 4 years ago: Anthony Albanese of the Australian Labor Party is sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia after winning the 2022 Australian federal election, ending 9 years of conservative rule.
2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
The first World Cup held in the Middle East in November 2022 controversially hosted the tournament in winter on climate and labor rights concerns.