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Forecast: First named storm of Atlantic hurricane hits US Gulf coast, Seattle hosts World Cup “Pride Match,” and Colombia heads to presidential runoff

Factal June 18, 2026

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Tropical Storm Arthur formed over the Gulf of Mexico this week, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. In this week’s Factal Forecast…

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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

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Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

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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

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Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

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Forecast: Elections held in Peru, Hungary and Benin, Los Angeles teachers strike, and the IMF meets

Factal April 9, 2026

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Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

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Forecast: First named storm of Atlantic hurricane hits US Gulf coast, Seattle hosts World Cup “Pride Match,” and Colombia heads to presidential runoff

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

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

Forecast: Elections held in Peru, Hungary and Benin, Los Angeles teachers strike, and the IMF meets