3.8K views · 79 reactions | From the ongoing war in Ukraine to the Israel-Gaza conflict, the world experienced many significant events in 2023. The devastating wildfires in Hawaii, the missing Titan submersible, the coronation of King Charles III, the House GOP speakership — and much more in U.S. politics — here's a look back at some of the top stories of the year. | ABC News | Facebook

BREXIT: Officials removed British flags from the European Council, leaving 27 flags of the European Union's remaining member states, as the United Kingdom finally departs after years of delays and debate. https://abcn.ws/38WmYQn | ABC News

President Trump has ordered all American flags throughout the U.S. to be lowered to half-staff in Charlie Kirk's honor. Video shows White House staff lowering the flag on Wednesday afternoon. Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/GBNBlb | ABC News