Dominated by sudden and shocking war, 2022 rocked the world - in many ways

This past year, as the world began to emerge out of the worst of the pandemic, the international community was rocked by war and inspired by sporting achievements. 2022 saw invasions, political assassinations, floods and the passing of royalty - and that's just the beginning.

A destroyed classroom is seen in a school in Donetsk Region, Ukraine. Source: Getty / Chris McGrath/Getty Images