What are recent international issues I could use for my essay?

There’s this essay I have to write about some recent international issue, but I’m at a loss for inspiration regarding the subject (I was leaning towards the European Union but I couldn’t think of a specific subject). Just shout whatever you can think of so I can see what topics match my interest :)
(Btw, it can also be about crime, education, poverty and welfare or some other things, as long as it applies to English-speaking countries and is doable for me. It’s just that international issues probably suit me best.)

Thanks.