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News Story Summary:
It was not just COVID-19 that dominated the headlines in 2021, with major stories home and abroad capturing our attention.
From political downfalls, to protests and a rescue that could warm anyone's heart.
From an opposition journalist forced off a plane to the disastrous Afghanistan pull-out, 2021 was a tumultuous year even as the world continued battling the pandemic.
There were glimmers of hope, as Olympic champion Simone Biles proved a role model for young people and a fan-led movement helped free pop star Britney Spears from a conservatorship.
However, 2021 also saw the world ablaze with devastating wildfires and heatwaves, crises at international borders, and conflict ravaging some nations.