WASHINGTON — It's almost the end of 2025, so it's time to look back at all that's happened this year, and all the top trending topics people around the world asked Google about in 2025.

Google released its annual on Thursday, recapping the top trending queries entered into its in 2025. The results — ranging from key news events, to the most popular movies and pop-culture moments that people looked up worldwide.

Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, was the highest trending U.S. search, . His death prompted a massive surge in interest in his life. Google said Kirk's Wikipedia page was one of the most-read articles of the year.

Netflix's hit animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters" landed the No. 2 spot amid its record-breaking run on the st

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