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The Pope, Charlie Kirk, Apple’s iPhone 17, and the worldwide discussion about a possible TikTok ban were among Google’s top searched items in 2025, as per recent information shared by the company.

Google’s yearly “Year in Search” report, published on Thursday, showcases the terms that experienced the greatest increase in traffic when compared to the previous year — encompassing significant searches, news developments, sports and entertainment moments that were queried globally.

Charlie Kirk, who was killed while giving a speech at Utah Valley University on September 10, was the most popular news search.

The passing of the individual led to a significant increase in curiosity about his life, as Google reported that Kirk’s Wikipedia entry was among the most viewed articles of the year.

People also showed significant interest in the passing of Pope Francis and the selection of Pope Leo XIV, who is American, on May 8.

The information indicates that artificial intelligence maintained its swift growth.

AI tools like Google’s Gemini and the Chinese model DeepSeek were central to the major trends observed throughout the year.

The suggested ban of TikTok in the U.S., followed by the “deal” to sell its American operations to an investor approved by the government, also led to a surge in searches, as users sought information on restrictions, concerns about national security, and potential shutdown dates.

Top 10 Global Trending Searches:

1. Gemini

2. India vs England

3. Charlie Kirk

4. Club World Cup

5. India vs Australia

6. DeepSeek

7. Asia Cup

8. Iran

9. iPhone 17

10. Pakistan and India

Top 10 Global News Searches:

1. Charlie Kirk assassination

2. Iran

3. U.S. Government Shutdown

4. New Pope chosen

5. LA fires

6. Hurricane Melissa

7. TikTok ban

8. Zohran Mamdani elected

9. USAID

10. Kamchatka earthquake and tsunami

Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc.Syndigate.info).