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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.

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 podcast: Dozens dead after tornadoes tear across U.S. South and Midwest

Factal March 20, 2025

The image depicts a scene of devastation likely caused by a tornado. In the foreground, a small orange utility vehicle with a covered cabin is parked on a paved road. The background is filled with scattered debris, including twisted metal sheets and broken wooden structures, which are strewn across a grassy area. Among the rubble, a red excavator with a blue tarp is visible, suggesting ongoing cleanup efforts. Several leafless trees stand amidst the wreckage, and the overcast sky adds a somber tone to the scene.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Theresa Seiger discuss the deadly tornadoes across the U.S. South and Midwest, plus more on government workers striking in Greece, a…

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Forecast: Chile orders curfews in Araucania as wildfires rage, Munich Security Conference begins, and Hamas faces deadline to release hostages

Dave Clark February 13, 2025

The image shows a man sitting on a light gray chair, engaged in a conversation. He has short dark hair and is wearing headphones, a black sweatshirt with an emblem, olive green pants, and brown shoes. He is gesturing with his hands. Opposite him, a woman with short dark hair and glasses is visible, seated and facing him. In the foreground, the back of another person's head is visible, slightly out of focus, suggesting the presence of an audience. The background is white with logos and text, indicating a formal setting related to a conference or event. The lighting is soft, creating a professional atmosphere.

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 podcast: Chile’s president orders curfews in parts of Araucanía as wildfires rage

Dave Clark February 13, 2025

The image shows an aerial view of a landscape engulfed in smoke, likely from a fire. The scene is covered with thick, white smoke that obscures much of the ground. Beneath the smoke, patches of burned or burning land are visible, with darker areas indicating more intense burning. In the bottom left, there is a section of dry, yellowish grass or vegetation. A small, bright red flame is visible near this area, suggesting active fire. The overall atmosphere is hazy due to the pervasive smoke.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss the wildfires raging in Chile, plus more on the Munich Security Conference, a deadline for Hamas to…

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Forecast: Top Russian general assassinated in Moscow, winter weather impacts U.S. holiday travel. and Syria’s Damascus Airport possibly reopens

Factal December 19, 2024

The image shows a snow-covered road viewed through the windshield of a snowplow. The snowplow's yellow frame is visible at the bottom of the image, with several black and white mechanical parts and lights. Snow heavily covers the road and the road signs are barely visible due to the dense snowfall. The sky is overcast, blending into the white background, and the visibility is low.

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Forecast podcast: Top Russian general assassinated in Moscow as Ukraine war drags on

Factal December 19, 2024

The image shows three men in military uniforms inside a room with display cases. The man in the foreground, seen from behind, is wearing a green, camouflage-patterned military uniform. The man in the center and to the right is bald and smiling, wearing a green military uniform with various patches and insignia. His uniform features a name tag, and he is shaking hands with the man in camouflage. Behind them, another man in a more formal blue uniform with medals and a cap stands, observing the interaction. The background contains a wall with information panels and a large emblem featuring a double-headed eagle, associated with Russia.

In our final podcast of 2024, Senior Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss a series of targeted assassinations in Russia, including the recent killing…

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Forecast: South Korea faces political crisis, Notre Dame reopens, and Romania election heads to runoff

Factal December 5, 2024

The image displays a dramatic scene of a cathedral engulfed in flames. Large, billowing clouds of orange and gray smoke rise into the sky from the top of the historical building. The fire is consuming the roof, with visible bright flames and intense red and orange hues. Parts of the cathedral are surrounded by scaffolding, indicating ongoing construction or renovation. The intricate gothic architecture of the cathedral is visible, with pointed arches and ornate detailing. In the foreground, there are trees and a silhouetted crane, possibly used by firefighters to manage the blaze.

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 podcast: South Korea thrown into political crisis

Factal December 5, 2024

The image portrays a group of people standing closely together on a set of stairs. Each person is holding a lit candle, with most of them placing their other hand over their heart. They are dressed in winter clothing, including coats and scarves, as the scene likely takes place during cold weather. Several individuals in the group are holding signs with Korean text. The atmosphere suggests a solemn or significant event, possibly a vigil or demonstration. The backdrop is a darkened area, hinting that the event might occur during the evening. The general mood seems serious and unified.

In this week’s forecast we’ve got a political crisis in South Korea, elections in Ghana and Romania, Netherlands imposing some border controls and rail strikes in France.

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Forecast: Euros begin, Switzerland hosts Ukraine peace summit, and South Korean doctors strike

Factal June 13, 2024

Group of people wearing yellow vests holding protest signs in Korean.

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 podcast: Gaza ceasefire talks continue as bloody conflict enters eighth month

Factal June 13, 2024

In this week’s forecast we’ve got ceasefire negotiations on the war in Gaza, a Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, new rules from China’s coast guard, Boeing’s CEO testifying in a U.S. Senate hearing and a doctors’ strike in South Korea.

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