21 July 2020 Direct

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.

It was the 51st anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. 21 July 2020

The UK Parliament was in session, covering topical questions in business and energy. In the United States, Congress remained deadlocked over

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

The Desert Locust situation remained critical, with swarms causing damage in Somalia and breeding in Yemen, threatening food security.