21: July 2020

The Desert Locust situation remained critical, with swarms causing damage in Somalia and breeding in Yemen, threatening food security.

European leaders reached a historic agreement on a €750 billion recovery package (NextGenerationEU) to help nations rebuild post-COVID, marking a significant moment of solidarity for the European Union. 21 July 2020

In the United States, Congress remained deadlocked over a fifth pandemic relief package. Enhanced unemployment benefits had expired, and legal issues surrounded executive actions taken to address the crisis. The Desert Locust situation remained critical, with swarms

The day was marked by a sense of exhaustion ("I'm tired") for many involved in ongoing activism or pandemic response, alongside a push to "build back better" through technological and green initiatives in Europe. Black Lives Matter: The emotional toll of speaking up Enhanced unemployment benefits had expired, and legal issues

The day was characterized by ongoing emotional labor and discussions surrounding racial justice following widespread demonstrations, with many institutions reviewing their internal anti-racism stances.

The UK Parliament was in session, covering topical questions in business and energy.