The Year's Biggest Stories Across Mainstream and Social Media
Comprehensive analysis of the most discussed news stories and global events of 2025, from elections that shaped nations to the conflicts that dominated headlines.
What’s Inside
- Top 6 Global Stories – Elections worldwide, Israel-Gaza-Hamas conflict, Russia-Ukraine War, President Trump’s policies, natural disasters, and Pope Leo XIV
- Regional Deep Dives – Dedicated analysis for USA, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Latin America
- Media Impact Metrics – Mainstream media mentions vs. social media engagement for every major story
Key Findings
- Elections generated 297.9M mentions – Venezuelan legislative elections led with 3.4M mentions despite no race matching the 2024 US presidential impact
- Israel-Gaza conflict reached 283.1M total mentions – Trump’s October peace framework announcement drove peak engagement of 3.2M mentions
- Russia-Ukraine War sparked 125.3M conversations – The contentious Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting generated 14.3M mentions in one day
- President Trump dominated with 206.2M mentions – His Gaza peace plan, tariffs reaching 27%, and immigration enforcement drove continuous coverage
- Pope Leo XIV’s election captured 29.7M mentions – First US-born Pope elected 8 May following Pope Francis’s death
- Super Bowl LIX drew 951.7K US mainstream mentions – Philadelphia Eagles’ 40-22 victory over Kansas City Chiefs
Why This Report Matters
Understanding what captured global attention in 2025 helps communications professionals, journalists, and strategists identify narrative patterns, anticipate 2026 trends, and benchmark their own media impact against the year’s most significant moments.
Built from 28 million daily content pieces across 3+ million channels in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German.