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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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Gaza ceasefire holds, but tensions remain high after dozens killed in Israeli operation
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss Israel’s recent military operation in the Gaza Strip, plus more on U.S. House lawmakers returning from recess…
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License plate dispute leads to roadblocks, gunfire and rising tensions at Kosovo-Serbia border
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss a rise in tensions at the Kosovo-Serbia border that recently led to gunfire, plus more on China's military drills…
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Shocking surge in Haiti gang violence leaves hundreds dead and thousands stuck in crossfire
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss a surge of gang violence in Haiti, plus more on Los Angeles considering a mask mandate, South Korea’s first…
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A scorched Europe grapples with fires amid record heat
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jess Fino discuss Europe's brutal heat wave, plus more on Macau reopening, Pope Francis visiting Canada, a constitution referendum in…
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Abe’s military goals persist in Japan as questions swirl around assassination
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss the assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, plus more on Russia’s parliament holding an…
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Italy’s worst drought in 70 years threatens crops and power
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss Italy's worst drought in 70 years, plus more on French airport workers going on strike, a UN Security…
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Sri Lanka halts non-essential fuel sales as economic crisis spirals
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the fuel crisis underway in Sri Lanka, plus more on Turkey and Armenia working to normalize relations, WNBA star…
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French President Macron faces no confidence vote after bloc loses absolute majority in parliament
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss France's recent legislative election, plus more on Ryanair cabin crew going on strike in several European…
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Dozens of Iraqi lawmakers quit parliament as political crisis deepens
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the recent resignations of dozens of Iraqi lawmakers, plus more on the European Commission deciding if it will…
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Thousands join US-bound migrant caravan in southern Mexico as regional leaders consider immigration policies
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss the U.S.-bound migrant caravan on the move in southern Mexico, plus more on demonstrations against gun…
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Scrutiny grows over Uvalde, Texas, police response following new discrepancies
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the latest developments in the investigation into the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, plus more on Tropical Storm…
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War in Ukraine rages on with future of the Donbas region at stake
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the fighting intensifying in eastern Ukraine, plus more on Colombia’s presidential election, the annual Jerusalem…
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As Colombia cracks down on cartel violence, the country braces for more
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Irene Villora discuss recent violence by Colombia's Clan del Golfo cartel, plus more on Sweden considering NATO membership, Somalia’s…
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Protests in Armenia over possible Nagorno-Karabakh concessions spark fears of mass unrest
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Imana Gunawan discuss the anti-government protests in Armenia, plus more on the Israeli parliament reconvening, Russia's annual…
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Sneak peak at The Debrief: Pakistan in political turmoil after PM Khan ousted
Editors Sophie Perryer and Awais Ahmad discuss Pakistan's political crisis, plus more from Jimmy Lovaas on Greece raising its minimum wage, Italy easing…
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Israel faces political crisis amid escalating violence in East Jerusalem
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the political crisis unfolding in Israel, plus more on round two of the French presidential election, South…
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Anti-government protests break out in Sri Lanka as economic and energy crises worsen
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Imana Gunawan discuss anti-government protests in Sri Lanka, plus more on Russia resuming travel with 52 "friendly" countries, a…
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Israel on edge after three deadly attacks in a week
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss recent deadly attacks in Israel, plus more on Shanghai’s coronavirus lockdown, a strike by Tunisian…
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In Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol, thousands remain trapped with Russian forces closing in
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol, plus more on Argentina's debt deal with the International Monetary Fund…
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With all eyes on Ukraine, North Korea conducts tenth missile launch of year
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss North Korea's startling number of missile tests, plus more on Major League Baseball Spring Training games, Germany…
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine complicates plans to revive the Iran nuclear deal
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss how Russia's invasion of Ukraine complicates plans to revive the Iran nuclear deal, plus more on European Union…
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Trucker convoy heads to US capital despite easing of coronavirus-related restrictions
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss an anti-mandate protest headed for Washington, DC, plus more on the upcoming French presidential election…
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Russia’s moves in eastern Ukraine intensify, raising fears of a deadly war
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, plus more on Somalia’s national election deadline, a…
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A renewed power struggle in Libya threatens country’s tenuous stability
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss a renewed power struggle in Libya plus more on the Munich Security Conference, the Winter Olympics closing…
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After closing a border bridge, Canada’s anti-vaccine truckers may inspire a U.S. protest
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the Canadian truckers protesting a vaccine mandate, plus more on a strike at London’s Heathrow Airport, Germany’s…
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Failed coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau adds to concerns about West African stability
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss an apparent coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau, plus more on the cyclone headed for Madagascar, an election in Costa…
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Burkina Faso’s military seizes power, marking Africa’s fifth coup in less than two years
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the coup in Burkina Faso, plus more on Canadian truckers protesting a vaccine mandate, elections in Portugal…
Factal ForecastNorth Korea's recent missile launches pose new challenges for missile defense systems
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss North Korea's recent missile launches, plus more on Beijing tightening travel rules, foreign troops leaving…
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Kazakhstan's deadly protests end, but political upheaval shrouds future
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the deadly protests in Kazakhstan, plus more on the U.S. Senate's vote on a Nord Stream 2 sanctions bill*, possible…
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Sudan’s prime minister quits, leaving military in control as protests grow
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the unrest in Sudan, plus more on Iraq's new parliament holding its first session, Portugal lifting some of…
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Migrants stalled in Mexico City after weekend clashes with police
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Irene Villora discuss a migrant caravan in Mexico City, plus more on Hong Kong’s legislative election, Islamic countries meeting to…
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Post-coup Myanmar faces uncertain future amid militia rise
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Imana Gunawan discuss the challenges facing a post-coup Myanmar, plus more on the UK hosting a G7 summit, Palestinian local elections…
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Countries lock down as latest coronavirus variant puts health officials on edge
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Bada Kim discuss the new coronavirus variant that’s got the whole world on edge, plus more on European Union sanctions against…
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Protests erupt in Europe as holiday lockdowns begin
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jess Fino discuss Austria's coronavirus lockdown and protests in Europe, plus more on elections in Honduras, the U.S. and Iran…
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U.K terror threat level “severe” after second attack in a month
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and David Wyllie discuss the terror probe underway in the United Kingdom, plus more on the North American Leaders' Summit, Venezuela's…
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A recent U.S. visit to Taiwan threatens an already unstable relationship with China
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss China-Taiwan tensions, plus more on the Paris conference on Libya, Bulgaria's election, East African bloc leaders…
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How the burgeoning conflict in Tigray threatens Ethiopia’s stability
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, plus more on the Nicaraguan election, a key meeting of China's…
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Russia workplace shutdown, Brazil trucker strike, Texas abortion ban hearing, UN report on Ethiopia, Sudan coup
In response to soaring coronavirus death tolls, Russian President Putin declared a week of “non-working days” starting Friday as part of a series of new…
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Libyan liberation anniversary, Uzbekistan election, Canadian cabinet reshuffle, Afghanistan conference, Haiti kidnapping
Saturday marks a decade since Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi was killed by rebel groups in the culmination of an uprising, and the country is in a state of…
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FDA discusses vaccine boosters, France COVID test fee, NBA season starts, Russia invites Taliban to talks, Lebanon power outages
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday to review safety and efficacy data…
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US-Mexico security talks, G20 meets on Afghanistan, EU-Ukraine summit, Bali reopens, Pandora Papers
Mexican and U.S. officials are set to hold security talks on Friday in Mexico City. Leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies will hold a virtual summit on…
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Portugal lifts restrictions, Women's March, Japan gets new prime minister, US Supreme Court resumes, Kosovo-Serbia border protest
Portugal is set to lift nearly all remaining coronavirus restrictions on Friday as it leads the world in vaccinations. The Women’s March is planning a rally…
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Netherlands eases restrictions, Tunisia protest, Germany's election, North Korea legislature, Australia-UK-US security pact
Most social distancing measures will be dropped in the Netherlands starting Saturday, as the country moves to a "health pass" system requiring proof of…
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US Capitol rally, Canadian election, Zuma corruption trial, Polish hearing on EU law, Biden vaccine mandate
Supporters of those jailed in connection to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are expected to hold rallies across the United States on Saturday. Voters…
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Russia military exercises, UN aid conference on Afghanistan, California recall election, coronavirus vaccine boosters, Guinea coup
Massive quadrennial military exercises led by Russia and known as “Zapad” are set to begin Friday. The United Nations will convene an international aid…
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Russian diplomats leave US, Brazil marches, Trump White House records, NFL season, Afghanistan update
Two dozen Russian diplomats will be forced to leave the United States on or before Friday after their visas expire, the Russian ambassador said in an…
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Afghanistan withdrawal deadline, China's Data Security Law, Belarus-US relations, Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Haiti earthquake
President Biden remained resolute that the United States will evacuate all Americans from Afghanistan by Tuesday’s deadline, despite calls from G7 allies to…
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San Francisco vaccine mandate, Cuomo steps down, Tokyo Paralympics, Biden cybersecurity talks, Afghanistan conflict
Patrons at restaurants, bars, clubs, and gyms in San Francisco, as well as attendees of large events at indoor venues, will be required to show proof of full…
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Pacific Northwest heatwave, Venezuela political talks, Poland's EU deadline, NYC vaccine mandate, Greece wildfires
Six weeks after an unprecedented heat wave shattered records and left hundreds dead in British Columbia, Washington state and Oregon, people across the region…
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Olympics closing ceremony, France 'health pass,' Canada opens border, Zambia election, Delta variant
The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics are coming to a close on Sunday after a year of pandemic-related controversy and delay. Starting Monday, anyone visiting…
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Haitian president’s funeral, Lebanon government consultations, Myanmar leader trial, Peru's new president, Bootleg Fire in Oregon
Former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse will be laid to rest on Friday in Cap-Haïtien after being assassinated earlier this month. Lebanon’s parliament will…
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Hajj begins, UK eases restrictions, US fast food workers strike, Colombia Congress resumes, Cuba protests
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to holy sites in western Saudi Arabia starts Sunday with participation restricted to just 60,000 pilgrims as the world continues…
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Olympic torch relay, Virgin Galactic test flight, Bulgaria snap elections, Jacob Zuma hearing, Eswatini protests
More than a year after the 2020 summer games were postponed, the Olympic torch relay finally arrives Friday in the Japanese capital engulfed in rising concerns…
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Carnival Cruise restarts, Burkina Faso protests, Jeff Bezos steps down, India same-sex marriage, Brazil's mining industry
The Carnival Vista cruise ship is set to sail from Port of Galveston, Texas, on Saturday — the first time a Carnival Cruise Line ship has sailed from the…
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Afghan president visits White House, Derek Chauvin sentencing, Trump rally in Ohio, India transporters strike, Sri Lanka ship fire cleanup
President Joe Biden and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will meet face-to-face for the first time Friday, as the United States continues to withdraw its 8,600…
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Iran presidential election, NYC mayoral primary, first Hong Kong national security law trial, Gibraltar abortion referendum, Western US drought
Iran will hold presidential elections to elect a successor to outgoing President Hassan Rouhani who has served in the position since 2013. Democrats and…
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Israel confidence vote, NATO summit, California eases COVID restrictions, Biden-Putin summit, Burkina Faso violence
Israel’s incoming government faces its first test with a vote of confidence in the country’s parliament. NATO is scheduled to meet in Belgium as U.S. President…
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Tiananmen Square anniversary, Mexico elections, Thailand vaccine drive, Sheikh Jarrah hearing, Europe travel
For the second year in a row, Hong Kong officials have banned an annual candlelight vigil commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre, citing concerns over…
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Biden budget, New Delhi eases restrictions, Taiwan water limits, Israeli government deadline, Mali coup
President Joe Biden will unveil his first detailed budget proposal as president. More than a month after going into lockdown, New Delhi could begin rolling…
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Iran nuclear talks deadline, George Floyd death anniversary, Syrian president election, Mexico City protests, Belarus crackdown
U.S. and European negotiators are rushing to conclude negotiations with Iran to revive the 2015 agreement that curbed its uranium enrichment by a Friday…