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Johanna Grenway reports on key global events. The G7 Summit concluded with leaders pledging over 1 billion COVID vaccine doses to poorer nations and addressing economic and human rights issues with China. President Biden highlighted the US's renewed global leadership. In Israel, Naftali Bennett is set to replace Netanyahu as Prime Minister, leading a diverse coalition. Pope Francis urged humanitarian aid for Ethiopia's Tigray region amid a severe famine. Stay tuned for more updates.

What was one of the key pledges made by the G7 leaders during their summit?

• To ban all fossil fuels by 2030

• To establish a new global currency

• To share over 1 billion COVID vaccine doses with poorer nations

• To reduce global trade tariffs

Which country's economic practices and human rights issues were addressed by the G7 leaders?

• China

• Brazil

• India

• Russia

Who is set to become the new Prime Minister of Israel, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year tenure?

• Yair Lapid

• Naftali Bennett

• Avigdor Lieberman

• Benny Gantz

What is the main challenge faced by Naftali Bennett's new government in Israel?

• Expanding the education system

• Managing a coalition of parties with differing views

• Reducing taxes

• Increasing military spending

What urgent action did Pope Francis call for regarding the Tigray region?

• Immediate end to the fighting and guaranteed aid

• Increased military intervention

• Construction of new infrastructure

• Establishment of a new government