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Forecast: Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands, new Hungarian PM sworn in, and Trump visits China

Factal May 7, 2026

The image captures a military parade in front of a grand building with ornate architectural details featuring arches and decorative stonework. In the foreground, a group of uniformed soldiers marches in formation, each wearing dark green uniforms with red accents and gold epaulettes. Some soldiers carry flags, including a red flag and a flag with blue, white, and red stripes. The soldier leading the group is saluting. Behind them, a large formation of soldiers stands in a line, wearing blue uniforms. To the right, a large sign or banner displays partially visible text and imagery, hinting at a celebratory context.

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Forecast: UK’s King Charles and Queen Camilla visit US, Iran ceasefire extended, and International Workers’ Day

Factal April 23, 2026

The image depicts a scene with two men wearing formal attire behind a podium adorned with the Seal of the President of the United States. The man on the left is dressed in a black tuxedo with a bow tie, standing at the podium, holding a gesture with his hand. The man on the right is also in a dark suit and tie, with a surprised facial expression, hands clasped together in front of his chest. The background features beige curtains, and there are floral arrangements at the bottom right corner.

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Forecast: Iran threatens retaliation as U.S. blockade continues, Bulgaria holds parliamentary elections, and Trump tariff refund tool goes live

Factal April 16, 2026

Bulgarians will elect their eighth parliament, pictured above in 2024, in five years on Sunday. (Photo: National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria)

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Forecast: Iran war closes on first month, TSA workers potentially miss second paycheck, and NASA launches Artemis II mission

Factal March 26, 2026

The image depicts a large gathering of people outdoors on a sunny day, in front of a giant replica of the United States Constitution's preamble with the words "We the People" prominently displayed. The replica covers a significant portion of the scene and is held up by several participants. In the background, the U.S. Capitol building is visible with its distinctive white dome, accompanied by other government buildings. The crowd, composed of individuals in casual attire, holds various signs. Some signs include messages such as "NO MORE STOLEN ELECTIONS" and "DEMOCRACY NOT AUTOCRACY." The setting appears to be a political demonstration or protest on a large expanse of sandy, open ground, typical of an area like the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The season is likely late fall or early spring, as the surrounding trees are bare without leaves.

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Forecast: U.S. weighs possible strikes in Iran, Trump delivers State of the Union, and India’s Modi visits Israel

Factal February 19, 2026

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Factal Forecast: Kyiv’s energy crisis deepens, Munich Security Conference begins, and South Korea sentences ex-president in insurrection case

Factal February 12, 2026

The image depicts a formal meeting setting with two groups of people seated in chairs facing each other. Each group consists of six individuals, all dressed in business attire. The backdrop features dark blue curtains and four flags—two UK flags and two US flags—placed prominently at the center of the scene. The flags stand behind two individuals in the middle who appear to lead the meeting. A small table between them holds a few bottles and a plant. The floor is covered with a light-colored patterned rug, contrasting with the bright lighting in the room

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Forecast: Trump demands control of Greenland, Australia hosts national holiday, and U.S. faces government funding deadline

Factal January 22, 2026

Photo of many hundreds of flowers laid in front of the Bondi Beach Pavilion in memorial for the victims of the shooting there.

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Forecast: Tensions continue to rise in Iran, Davos summit begins, and Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear power plant

Factal January 15, 2026

The image depicts an aerial view of an industrial complex situated next to a body of water, presumably the sea. The complex is composed of multiple large rectangular buildings with light-colored rooftops. Surrounding the buildings, several cylindrical structures are visible, likely storage tanks. The site is enclosed by an orderly network of roads and pathways. A prominent feature is a tall lattice structure with a red-and-white pattern, possibly a communications or power transmission tower. The sea is blue and bordered by a concrete seawall with waves lightly crashing against it. The landscape to the right includes greenery and additional infrastructure.

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Factal’s 2025 year in review

Sarah Burke December 22, 2025

We are now one quarter of the way through the 21st century. Landmark years like this can feel like milestones in hindsight, but in 2025,…

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How Factal is preparing for the 2024 U.S. election

Sarah Burke October 7, 2024

The image shows a close-up view of a Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request form, specifically the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form. The form is predominantly white with black and red text. The form contains various sections for personal information such as name, address, social security number, and contact information. To the left of the ballot request form, a section of a brochure with the text "HOW TO VOTE ABSENTEE WHILE ABROAD" in large, bold text is partially visible. The brochure has blue and red elements and is slightly blurred as it goes out of the focal plane. A red and blue pen is also partially visible near the left edge of the image. The background is mildly blurred, focusing attention mainly on the forms in the center.

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