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Forecast: Gunmen open fire on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, Vatican holds Pope Francis’ funeral, and Canada votes in federal election

Dave Clark April 25, 2025

The image shows a crowd of people gathered around a white open-top vehicle. A smiling man in white religious attire, including a skullcap, is standing and waving at the crowd from inside the vehicle. The vehicle has a transparent cover over part of the open area. Several people in the crowd are capturing the moment with their smartphones, while others have raised their hands in gesture or applause. The background is blurred, but hints at an outdoor setting with soft lighting.

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Forecast: Myanmar ceasefire ends, RSF captures Sudan’s Zamzam IDP camp, and outrage grows over Trump-El Salvador prison deal

Dave Clark April 17, 2025

The image shows two people standing side by side in front of two large national flags. The person on the left is wearing a dark blue suit with a light blue tie, and the person on the right is wearing a dark suit with a patterned tie. Behind them, to the left, is a large flag resembling the United States flag with stars and stripes, while on the right is a flag resembling the flag of China, featuring a red background with yellow stars. The backdrop has colorful confetti-like decorations at the top. In front of them, a table is set with microphones and small flags on stands representing both countries.

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Forecast: U.S. stocks rocket higher after Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, U.S. holds talks with Iran, and Canadian party leaders debate

Factal April 10, 2025

The image shows a formal meeting room with ornate gold detailing and a large mirror reflecting a chandelier. Two men are facing each other across a conference table decorated with a centerpiece of purple and red flowers. The table is covered with a white cloth and neatly arranged with water bottles, glasses, notepads, and documents. Five additional men in suits stand or sit around the room. The setting is elegant, with upholstered chairs featuring gold accents matching the room's decor.

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Forecast: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Myanmar, South Korea court rules on president’s impeachment, and TikTok faces sale deadline

Factal April 3, 2025

Hundreds people rallied in Seoul on March 22 ahead of the constitutional court's decision on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

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Forecast: Hundreds detained in Turkey protests, Pakistan’s immigration crackdown, and national strike in Belgium

Factal March 27, 2025

The image shows three men in a formal setting, likely a government office, characterized by ornate yellow curtains and two large windows in the background. The man in the center is seated at a large wooden desk, holding up a document with visible writing and a signature at the bottom. The desk is decorated with a few items, including a folder embossed with an emblem and a small framed picture. To his left and right stand two men, each wearing a suit. The background includes the U.S. flag and another flag with an eagle emblem. The setting suggests a formal signing event.

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Forecast: Tornadoes tear across U.S. South and Midwest, hearing for South Korea’s impeached president, and parliament resumes in Canada

Factal March 20, 2025

The image depicts a nighttime protest scene in an urban setting. A large crowd of people is gathered in the street, many holding up banners with text. The street is well-lit by high streetlights, creating bright spots against the dark night sky. On the left side, a multi-story building with a series of balconies lines the street. A light post curves over the crowd near the building. In the distance, a notable building with illuminated windows and a symmetrical façade stands, likely a government or significant public building. Trees are visible among the crowd, with some individuals wearing orange reflective vests.

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Forecast: Syria sees worst violence since fall of Assad regime, China imposes tariffs on Canada, and U.S. airline resumes flights to Tel Aviv

Factal March 13, 2025

The image shows a man in a suit standing at a podium with a microphone. He has light hair and is wearing a dark blue suit with a white shirt and patterned tie. On the lapel of his suit is a small American flag pin. Behind him, two men are seated, both wearing suits and ties. They appear slightly blurred, with one man on the left donning a red tie and the other on the right with a blue tie. The background features a large American flag hung vertically along the wall.

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Forecast: Trump ratchets up pressure on Ukraine, Canada’s Liberal Party holds leadership vote, and new U.S. tariffs kick in

Dave Clark March 6, 2025

The image shows two individuals in a grand, ornately decorated hall. The setting features a staircase adorned with intricate metal railings and an array of international flags lined up along the red-carpeted stairway. Above them, the walls display large, framed classical paintings set within a lavishly decorated interior with gold accents and detailed moldings. Two ornate lamps with multiple bulbs illuminate the area. The atmosphere is formal and the overall color palette includes rich golds, warm beiges, and deep reds.

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The Debrief: A deadly collapse, corruption and protests in Serbia

Factal March 4, 2025

The image shows a large crowd of people gathered on a wide roadway under an overcast sky. The road, divided by metal barriers, appears to be a major thoroughfare in an urban setting. People are walking and standing in groups, many wearing winter jackets, indicating cold weather. In the distance, a bridge spans across the river, and modern buildings line the horizon. Two large light poles are visible in the center foreground, and several national flags are hung along the road. A large structure in the background displays signs featuring images and possible advertisements.

A student movement fueled by public support is challenging Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s government to release crucial evidence surrounding a deadly roof collapse at a…

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Forecast: South Pacific braces as three tropical cyclones churn, first phase of Gaza ceasefire ends, and Trump addresses Congress

Factal February 27, 2025

The image portrays the interior of a large military or cargo aircraft. The perspective is from the front towards the back of the aircraft, where two figures stand silhouetted. The cabin is spacious, with a high ceiling and lined with green fabric-covered benches on both sides. On the left bench, a leopard-print neck pillow with black and red headphones rests towards the foreground. Additional travel essentials are visible on the benches, including a pink neck pillow, gray rolled blankets, and packaged items. The lighting is relatively bright, coming from windows along the aircraft's sides, illuminating the rugged metallic interior structure with exposed beams and wires.

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