World News. 7th January
Democrats win
In the State of Georgia, the people voted for two Democrats and removed the Republicans. This means that Biden will be able to pass his laws more easily.
Oil drilling in Alaska
Alaska has a large wilderness – very few people and lots of animals and wildlife. (polar bears and wolves). It has been protected. Oil companies have discovered that there is oil there under the snow. For many years, there have been arguments and protests to stop the oil drilling. Now Trump has ignored the protests and given permission to drill for oil. Many people are angry.
Electric car sales rise
In Norway, people buy more electric cars than petrol or diesel. They will stop selling petrol and diesel cars by 2025 to help to save the planet.
China going back to normal
Last year the virus was very bad in China. The Government made everyone stay at home and banned people from other countries. All the shops were closed – full lockdown. Now In Beijing, the shops are open again and people are moving around – interesting, because they still wear masks in the street and in the shops. People say that life is getting back to normal.
International
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