Gentle/Radical was awarded the Turner Prize in 2021 for their work.

Beeple's digital artwork was auctioned for a record $69 million at Christie's in 2021.

Virgil Abloh's work was featured in the 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion' exhibition at the Met in 2021.

Deutsche Bank was fined $400 million for inadequate anti-money laundering controls.

Timișoara was designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2021.

AT&T announced a merger with Discovery Inc. in 2021 to form a new media giant, focusing on streaming and content.

Apple became the first company to reach a market capitalization of $3 trillion in 2021.

Amazon became the largest online retailer in India in 2021, surpassing Flipkart in terms of market share.

France announced a ban on the use of glyphosate herbicide in 2021 due to health concerns.

Singapore announced a plan to become the world's first 'fully digital' economy by 2030 in 2021.

The Philippines announced a plan in 2021 to provide free internet access to all students to facilitate remote learning during the pandemic.

The United Kingdom announced a significant increase in teacher salaries to improve education quality.

China announced a target to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 during a speech by President Xi Jinping in 2020.

The United Kingdom announced plans to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant in 2021.

New Zealand announced plans to increase funding for mental health services in schools.

Australia announced the establishment of the AUKUS military alliance with the United States and the United Kingdom in 2021.

China announced the establishment of a military base in the Indian Ocean in 2021 to strengthen its defense presence.

The United States became the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 in 2021.

Norway offers free university education to all students, including international students.

Norway has long provided free university education to all students, including international students, making it a leader in accessible higher education.

India celebrated the centenary of its first 'Talkies' film in 2021.

Australia faced a severe drought in 2021, significantly impacting its wheat production and agricultural output.

China faced a severe energy crisis in 2021, leading to widespread blackouts and economic disruptions.

Germany hosted the first-ever virtual Christmas market in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italy hosted the Venice Biennale in 2021.

Spain implemented a law in 2021 requiring all students to learn a second language by the age of 10 to enhance language skills and cultural understanding.

South Africa introduced a public holiday known as 'Freedom Day' in 2021 to celebrate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam introduced a public holiday to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in 2021.

India launched a national initiative to promote STEM education specifically for girls in 2021.

'Art for the Future' was launched by the United Kingdom in 2021 to support artists and cultural projects.