21 July 2020 Official

It was the 51st anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

The day was characterized by ongoing emotional labor and discussions surrounding racial justice following widespread demonstrations, with many institutions reviewing their internal anti-racism stances. 21 July 2020

The Desert Locust situation remained critical, with swarms causing damage in Somalia and breeding in Yemen, threatening food security. It was the 51st anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing

The UK Parliament was in session, covering topical questions in business and energy. The UK Parliament was in session, covering topical

European leaders reached a historic agreement on a €750 billion recovery package (NextGenerationEU) to help nations rebuild post-COVID, marking a significant moment of solidarity for the European Union.

In the United States, Congress remained deadlocked over a fifth pandemic relief package. Enhanced unemployment benefits had expired, and legal issues surrounded executive actions taken to address the crisis.