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The video covers the start of Derek Chauvin's murder trial for the death of George Floyd, highlighting the global protests against racial injustice. It also updates on the Suez Canal blockage by the Ever Given ship, which has disrupted global trade. Additionally, the World Health Organization's investigation into the origins of COVID-19 suggests transmission from bats to humans, dismissing a lab leak theory. The video concludes with a preview of ongoing news coverage.

What event triggered global protests against racial injustice and police brutality?

• The death of George Floyd

• The trial of Derek Chauvin

• The Suez Canal blockage

• The COVID-19 pandemic

What was the main cause of the Suez Canal blockage?

• A technical malfunction

• A large container ship

• A natural disaster

• A political protest

How did the Suez Canal blockage affect global trade?

• It increased trade volume

• It improved shipping efficiency

• It had no impact

• It disrupted the global supply chain

According to the WHO, what is the most likely origin of COVID-19?

• A laboratory leak

• Direct transmission from bats

• Transmission from bats through another animal

• Contamination at a seafood market

What did the WHO team propose regarding the COVID-19 outbreak?

• To blame a specific country

• To conduct further research

• To conclude the investigation

• To stop all research