WORLD AGENDA APRIL 2022
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1 Apr 10, France: Emmanuel Macron is the strong favourite to win a second term as president, with Russia’s war in Ukraine tilting the
election campaign away from domestic issues and Macron perceived to have shown leadership on the international stage.

2 Apr 3, Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is seeking a fourth consecutive election victory but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced him to play down his traditional alliance with Moscow.

3 Apr 1, European Union: EU leaders will use a virtual EU-China summit to threaten potential trade measures if Beijing provides Russia with military or economic support for its invasion of Ukraine.

4 Apr 15, France: Three years after fire ripped through Notre-Dame cathedral, work to shore up the iconic Parisian landmark is complete and reconstruction is underway.

5 Apr 3, U.S.: Newcomer Olivia Rodrigo is nominated in the “Big Four” categories at the Grammy Awards, following the global success of her debut album, Sour.

6 Apr 27, Hong Kong: The world’s largest and most valuable blue diamond is expected to fetch over $48m at auction. The 15.10-carat
De Beers Cullinan Blue was cut from a rough stone discovered in South Africa in April 2021.

7 April, New Zealand: SuperBIT, a new and cheaper kind of astronomical observatory, is scheduled to launch from Wanaka on NASA’s super-pressure balloon (SPB) system.

8 Apr 23-Nov 27, Italy: La Biennale di Venezia returns after a one-year delay due to the pandemic. Over 90 pavilions will feature art from around the world.

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Sources: NewsAhead, Julie Mullins Pictures: Getty Images, Richard Massey/Durham University, Sotheby’s    © GRAPHIC NEWS