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Factal Forecast
Factal Forecast takes a look at the biggest news stories coming in the next week and why they matter. From the editors at Factal, we publish our forward-looking podcast each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on the week ahead.
Episodes
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Boeing acknowledges ‘mistake’ after plane loses panel at 16,000 feet
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss U.S. regulators grounding Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes, plus more on the ICJ genocide hearing against Israel…
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China earthquake death toll rises as survivors and rescuers face bitter cold
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss the deadly earthquake in northwest China, plus more on EU scrutiny of the tech giant Meta, French troops leaving…
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Tennessee continues tornado recovery as storms head toward US South and Northeast
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss Tennessee's deadly tornado outbreak and the new round of storms headed for the U.S. South and Northeast, plus more…
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Tensions spiral as Venezuela moves to takeover oil-rich region of Guyana
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss Venezuela's move to annex the oil-rich Essequibo region of Guyana, plus more on by-elections in Zimbabwe, Egypt’s…
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Sierra Leone coup attempt fuels fear of political crackdown
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss the attempted coup in Sierra Leone that left at least 20 people dead and saw nearly 2,000 prisoners escape…
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Protests erupt in Panama over Canadian copper mine contract
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss the protests in Panama related to a controversial copper mining contract, plus more on a Day of the Dead…
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Republicans pick new House Speaker as budget concerns loom
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss new U.S. House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., plus more on China hosting a security forum, local elections in…
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Escalating Israel-Hamas war fuels fears of regional spillover
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss how the escalating Israel-Hamas war is fueling fears of regional spillover, plus more on the US-EU Summit, the…
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The first 24 hours of the Israel-Hamas war and where things stand now
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the deadly Hamas attack and Israel's retaliatory strikes in Gaza, plus more on Poland’s parliamentary…
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France pulling troops from Niger as Western influence continues to erode
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss France withdrawing 1,500 troops from Niger, plus more on a Mediterranean leaders’ summit, a possible U.S…
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Azerbaijan halts assault on Nagorno-Karabakh after ceasefire with Armenian separatists
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the fighting between Azerbaijan’s military and Armenia-backed Artsakh forces this week in the disputed…
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North Africa left reeling after devastating earthquake and flooding
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the powerful earthquake in Morocco and devastating flood in Libya that left thousands of people dead and many…
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Guatemala’s president-elect calls effort to block him from office a “coup”
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the Guatemalan political crisis that President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo has called a "coup", plus more on North…
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Lebanon economic crisis continues as central bank chief vows not to lend money to government
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss Lebanon's ongoing economic crisis, plus more on Taiwan reopening to Chinese tourists, India launching its first…
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Haiti’s humanitarian crisis worsens as gang violence surges
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss how Haiti's ongoing gang war is threatening to drag the country deeper into chaos, plus more on heavy rains…
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Search for victims continues after historic Maui fire
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the Hawaii fires, plus more on elections in Ecuador, South Korea and the U.S. holding military drills, the BRICS…
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Niger coup brings threat of regional military intervention
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss the coup underway in Niger, plus more on primary elections in Argentina, a court hearing on Alabama’s proposed…
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Uptick in cartel violence drags Mexico closer to narco-state
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the recent cartel attacks in central and southern Mexico, plus more on the heat wave in the U.S., elections in…
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Colombia’s government resumes peace talks with FARC guerrilla group
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Irene Villora discuss the Colombian government resuming peace talks with an armed dissident group of the disbanded FARC guerrillas…
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Israel ends deadly raid in Jenin, but warns more incursions to come
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss Israel's deadly raid on the northern West Bank town of Jenin, plus more on United Nations' deep sea mining…
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Monsoon brings relief to India and Pakistan, but remains high-risk situation
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss monsoon season in India and Pakistan, plus more on Kenya and Somalia reopening some land borders, municipal…
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New round of violence erupts in the occupied West Bank
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the new round of violence in the West Bank, plus more on New York City’s Pride March, elections in Guatemala…
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Ukraine dam collapse sparks fears for large-scale devastation and war implications
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the situation in Ukraine following a major dam collapse, plus more on a Swiss bank takeover, a meeting on Sweden’s…
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Climbing death toll in El Salvador gang crackdown sparks international backlash
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss El Salvador's year-long gang crackdown that has human rights monitors questioning the cost, plus more on Russian…
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Anti-Putin militias in Ukraine mount cross-border attack as war drags on
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss Ukraine-aligned attack in Belgorod, Russia, plus more on the Greek parliament being sworn in and then dissolved…
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Turkey braces for runoff election as Erdogan survives first test
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the Turkey's upcoming runoff election, plus more on the G7 meeting in Japan, possible flooding in northern…
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Thousands evacuate as unprecedented wildfires burn in Alberta
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the unprecedented wildfires in Alberta, Canada, that have forced thousands to evacuate, plus more on Ukrainian…
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Protests erupt in Paraguay after allegations of election fraud
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss the protests that erupted in Paraguay this week after a general election ended with allegations of fraud…
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Militant attack on base in Mali threatens more insecurity
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss the recent attack on a military base in central Mali, plus more on Singapore and China holding naval drills…
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Deadly power struggle in Sudan sparks fears of civil war
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the deadly clashes in Sudan, plus more on railway workers striking in Italy, local elections in North Kosovo…
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High-stakes court ruling threatens abortion access in US and FDA’s authority
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Rebecca Bratek discuss the high-stakes court ruling threatening access to medical abortion in the United States, plus more on India's…
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Israel pumps the brakes on judicial reform as protests grip country
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the Israeli protests over a controversial judicial reform plan, plus more on World Athletics banning…
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Hundreds arrested as French streets set alight in pension reform unrest
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jess Fino discuss the protests in France over a controversial pension reform plan, plus more on a European Council summit in Sweden…
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Collapse of two American banks sends shockwaves across financial world
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank last weekend marked the second- and third-largest…
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At least three dead in surging violence following West Bank attacks
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss a deadly surge in violence in the West Bank, plus more on German Chancellor Scholz visiting the White House…
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New earthquakes rattle Turkey and Syria as death toll nears 50,000
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the devastating earthquakes in southern Turkey near the Syria border that have left thousands dead and millions…
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Tensions rise as US shoots down Chinese spy balloon and UFOs
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the unidentified flying objects that have recently been shot down by US fighter jets, plus more on the annual…
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Desperation rises as Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll soars
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the devastating earthquake that's left thousands dead and tens of thousands injured in Turkey and Syria, plus…
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Israeli-Palestinian tensions soar following deadly raids and attacks
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the escalating violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, plus more on a referendum in Ecuador, the US State…
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Fresh wave of protests in Venezuela throws new challenge at Maduro’s government
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Irene Villora discuss the protests underway in Venezuela, plus more on parliamentary elections in Tunisia, Hong Kong scrapping its…
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Biden classified document scandal threatens to derail political agenda
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss President Biden's classified documents scandal, plus more on an opposition-initiated referendum in Slovakia…
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California’s tolls rise as new storms threaten millions with flooding risk
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the deadly storms wreaking havoc in California, plus more on the presidential election in the Czech Republic, the…
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North Korea tensions flare in wake of drone flights and missile tests
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss rising tensions with North Korea following its recent drone incursions into South Korea, plus more on the North…
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Third year of drought threatens key crops in Argentina
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the drought affecting Argentina's heartland, plus more on parliamentary elections in Tunisia, primary elections…
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Iran’s protests carry on while uncertainty over morality police continues
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the uncertain future of Iran's morality police amid months of protest, plus more on the first summit between…
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Deadly apartment fire sparks nationwide protests in China over “zero COVID” policy
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss the wave of demonstrations that has spread across China in recent days, plus more on municipal elections in Cuba…
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Twitter faces uncertain future amid chaos, massive layoffs and calls for ad boycott
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the uncertainty surrounding Twitter, plus more on supporters of Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan…
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Ukraine war tensions spiral after errant missile kills two in Poland
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the recent missile strike in the Polish border area, plus more on the Black Sea grain deal expiring, the…
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US midterm elections end as battle for Senate control continues
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the US midterm elections, plus more on Lebanon getting a new president, marches against electoral reform in Mexico…
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Russia rejoins key Ukraine grain export deal, but fate of long-term extension looms
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the importance of the Black Sea grain deal and what to watch for next, plus more on the United Nations Climate…
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Bolivian strike turns deadly as protests grip economic hub Santa Cruz
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss the strike gripping Bolivia's agricultural export hub Santa Cruz, plus more on Elon Musk’s pending Twitter…
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Deadly fire at notorious Iranian prison heightens concerns for political prisoners
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the deadly fire at Iran's notorious Evin Prison, plus more on a Pakistan likely coming off a watchdog’s “gray…
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North Korea nuclear test looms following spate of missile launches
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss North Korea's next nuclear test, plus more on a Jan. 6 Committee hearing, Burkina Faso picking a transitional…
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Burkina Faso sees second coup in nine months amid anti-French sentiment
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss Burkina Faso's second coup in just nine months, plus more on a strike by South African rail and port workers…
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Sabotage suspected after unexplained Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss possible sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, plus more on Canada dropping COVID vaccine travel requirements…
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After wreaking havoc on the Caribbean, Hurricane Fiona heads north
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss Hurricane Fiona, plus more on annexation votes in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, elections in the Czech…
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Clashes erupt between Armenia and Azerbaijan, sparking concerns of a broader conflict
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the recent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, plus more on Mexico Independence Day security measures, Serbia…
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New wave of unrest hits Chile after voters reject new constitution
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss the recent protests in Chile, plus more on the UN chief visiting Pakistan, a general election in Sweden, an…
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Ukraine strikes psychological blow to Russia with Crimea attacks
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the attacks in Crimea in recent weeks, plus more on a meeting concerning Sweden and Finland’s efforts to join NATO…
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Mexico deploys troops to border cities following surge of cartel violence
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Irene Villora discuss the recent surge of cartel violence in Mexico, plus more on a no-confidence vote in Montenegro, the head of the…