Democrats win both Senate seats in Georgia's runoff elections, giving them control of the U.S. Senate.
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Pro-Trump supporters storm the United States Capitol in a violent insurrection, disrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidential victory forcing lawmakers into hiding. Most of the rioters had come from a nearby rally where Trump urged them to “fight like hell.”
Twitter permanently suspends then-President Donald Trump's account, citing the risk of further incitement of violence.
The U.S. House of Representatives impeaches President Donald Trump for the second time, charging him with "incitement of insurrection."
Uganda holds presidential elections, resulting in a controversial win for incumbent President Yoweri Museveni.
Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States, and Kamala Harris becomes the first female Vice President.
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons enters into force, marking a significant step in nuclear disarmament efforts.
Anti-government protests erupt in Russia, demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
The UK surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, becoming the first European country to reach this grim milestone.
GameStop stocks surge due to a Reddit-driven trading frenzy by small investors, challenging Wall Street hedge funds.
Myanmar's military seizes power in a coup, detaining civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi.
Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupts, spewing ash and triggering evacuations in nearby areas.
The European Union introduces new export controls on COVID-19 vaccines amid supply shortages.