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Today's Featured Article style=max-width:40%; margin-right:10px; The flag of Hong Kong depicts a white stylised five-petal flower of the Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia × blakeana) in the centre of a field of Chinese red, the same red as on the flag of China. The Hong Kong Basic Law prescribes the design, and it is only to be made according to regulation and in approved sizes. Regulations regarding its use are stated in the Regional Flag and Regional Emblem Ordinance; its desecration is unlawful and has been punished. The flag was unveiled on 4 April 1990 and approved on 10 August 1996. It was first officially hoisted on 1 July 1997, during the handover ceremony marking the transfer of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom back to China, and replaced a colonial flag adopted in 1959. The 1959 flag, and a variant known as the Black Bauhinia, have been displayed by protesters in Hong Kong, particularly during the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests. Government supporters often displayed the Chinese and Hong Kong flags together. (Full article...) Recently featured: Ovalipes catharus. SMS Pommern. Julio and Marisol.

Wiki News - In Saint Lucia, the Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre (pictured), retains its majority in the House of Assembly. Playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard (pictured) dies at the age of 88. In motorsport, Sébastien Ogier (pictured) and Vincent Landais win the World Rally Championship. In motorsport, Sébastien Ogier (pictured) and Vincent Landais win the World Rally Championship. Flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah leave at least 469 people dead across Sri Lanka and India. An apartment complex fire in Hong Kong leaves at least 156 people dead. In Guinea-Bissau, armed forces seize power in a military coup, arresting President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and proclaiming Horta Inta-A Na Man as head of a transitional government. More current events •

Today's Featured Picture style=max-width:40%; margin-right:10px; The siege of Baghdad took place in early 1258 when a large army under Hulegu, a prince of the Mongol Empire, attacked Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. Hulegu had been sent by his brother, the Mongol khan Möngke, to conquer Persia. When Baghdad's ruler, Caliph al-Musta'sim, failed to reinforce the Mongol army, an angered Hulegu decided to overthrow him. The Mongol army routed a sortie led by al-Musta'sim's dawatdar (a leading minister) and besieged the city. After Mongol siege engines breached Baghdad's walls within days, al-Musta'sim surrendered and was later executed. The Mongol army pillaged the city for a week. The number of deaths was inflated by epidemics of disease, but Hulegu estimated his soldiers killed 200,000. Although the siege is often seen as the end of the Islamic Golden Age, Baghdad prospered under Hulegu's Ilkhanate. This double-page illustration, taken from a 14th-century manuscript of Rashid al-Din Hamadani's Jami' al-tawarikh, depicts the attempted escape of the dawatdar down the river Tigris (centre right); the soldiers on the pontoons forced him back to Baghdad with the loss of three ships. The manuscript forms part of the Diez Albums, now in the collection of the Berlin State Library in Germany. Recently featured: Golden-shouldered parrot • Pedro II of Brazil • The Massacre of the Mamelukes

🌍 Top 100 Global Events of 2025 I. Global Politics & Governance G20 Summit held in Johannesburg, marking the first G20 conference on African soil. NATO Summit convened in The Hague, discussing defence modernization and cybersecurity. BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, focused on financial reform and South–South cooperation. United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice announced new marine-protected areas. UN Security Council emergency meetings were held regarding ongoing global conflicts. New regional security pacts emerged in the Indo-Pacific. EU leaders adopted new digital-regulation frameworks, focusing on AI and data sovereignty. African Union launched industrialization programs aimed at youth employment. ASEAN strengthened maritime cooperation amid rising regional tensions. Arab League meetings highlighted energy diplomacy and regional security. Latin American countries launched climate-migration negotiations. Several nations experienced major elections leading to significant political transitions. Global South coalitions expanded representation proposals in global institutions. International Court of Justice heard new cross-border disputes. UN General Assembly sessions emphasized climate, peace, and AI ethics. New bilateral trade agreements reshaped global economic alignments. Europe implemented new migration-control measures. South Asian nations established disaster-response coalitions. Pacific Island states presented joint appeals on rising sea levels. Middle-East diplomatic engagement increased, focusing on stability and economic diversification. II. Conflicts, Security & Humanitarian Crises Major armed conflicts continued in several regions, causing humanitarian emergencies. Ceasefire negotiations occurred intermittently but produced limited long-term results. Global defence spending reached new highs, driven by geopolitical tensions. Cyberattacks targeted critical infrastructure across multiple continents. Countries adopted advanced cybersecurity laws targeting ransomware and espionage. Space-security doctrines were updated to protect satellites. Transnational terrorism threats remained active, prompting global security cooperation. Humanitarian displacement reached a historical peak due to conflict and climate. International Red Cross expanded relief operations in crisis zones. Global famine warnings were issued for multiple drought-stricken regions. UN peacekeeping missions expanded activities in conflict areas. Arms-control discussions resumed in several strategic regions. Naval incidents increased in contested maritime zones. New defence alliances formed among mid-sized nations. Non-state armed groups gained influence in unstable regions. Human trafficking and refugee smuggling reports increased. Mine-clearing operations expanded in post-conflict territories. Global epidemic emergencies in conflict zones triggered international health responses. Cities experienced unrest due to economic hardship and political tensions. International tribunals investigated war-related crimes. III. Global Economy, Trade & Markets Global growth patterns varied, with some regions achieving stable recovery. Inflation continued to challenge many economies, prompting interest-rate measures. Central banks revised monetary policies to stabilize markets. Supply-chain restructuring accelerated toward regional manufacturing hubs. New trade corridors opened in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. International corporations invested heavily in AI and automation. Commodity markets fluctuated due to geopolitical uncertainty. Renewable-energy investment surpassed fossil-fuel investment for the first time. Green hydrogen projects expanded across Europe, Asia, and the Gulf. Oil-producing countries accelerated economic diversification plans. Global stock markets experienced mixed performance influenced by policy changes. Developing countries received new debt-relief packages. Tourism rebounded sharply, boosting global services sectors. Artificial intelligence reshaped employment markets, increasing demand for digital skills. E-commerce continued rapid expansion, especially in emerging economies. Global semiconductor shortages began to ease with new production facilities. Agri-tech innovations helped stabilize food supply chains. Financial institutions warned of new recession risks in vulnerable regions. Crypto-regulation frameworks expanded globally. Sovereign wealth funds increased investments in climate-resilient infrastructure. IV. Environment & Climate Severe heatwaves affected multiple continents during summer. Record-high ocean temperatures intensified coral bleaching. Flooding in South America and Asia triggered major relief efforts. Wildfires spread across Mediterranean and North American regions. Drought emergencies were declared in several countries. International climate bodies updated temperature-risk projections. New national adaptation strategies were implemented worldwide. Large-scale reforestation programs were launched in Latin America. Global biodiversity assessments showed accelerating species loss. Global plastic-reduction treaties gained signatures from new nations. Deep-sea mining debates intensified at UN environmental forums. Renewable-energy megaprojects began operations in multiple countries. Electric vehicle adoption increased, supported by government incentives. Coastal relocation programs were announced for climate-threatened communities. Arctic ice reports showed rapid decline, raising global concerns. Marine noise-reduction pacts were announced at global ocean summits. Indigenous-led conservation projects gained global recognition. Green cities and carbon-neutral urban projects expanded worldwide. Environmental activism movements mobilized large public participation. Climate-finance commitments increased from international banks and institutions. V. Science, Technology & Digital Governance AI governance became a major global policy priority across governments. Several countries introduced national AI safety laws. Technological breakthroughs occurred in quantum computing. Biotech innovations improved gene therapy and precision medicine. Space agencies launched new lunar missions and deep-space probes. Commercial spaceflight expanded, with private companies debuting reusable rockets. Satellite networks expanded internet access to remote regions. Global data-protection regulations strengthened, especially for minors. Metaverse-based platforms advanced, integrating virtual economies. 5G and early 6G testing expanded, supporting industrial automation. Medical AI tools improved diagnostics for major diseases. Global cybersecurity alliances were formed to counter digital threats. Tech companies committed to ethical AI development. Telemedicine grew rapidly, especially in developing regions. Education systems adopted AI-based personalized learning on a large scale. VI. Culture, Society & Sports International film festivals experienced record global participation. World music and entertainment industries expanded global reach, especially in Asian and African markets. Major sports tournaments and global event bids shaped the future of international competitions. Cultural diplomacy initiatives increased, promoting heritage and creative industries. Global migration trends reshaped cultural demographics, increasing multicultural integration in major cities.

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