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Factal@factal· Jul 10

Find the Factal Forecast in your inbox and on our blog. blog.factal.com/2026/07/fore...

The image features a calendar-like layout titled "Extended Outlook," showcasing various events and important dates for the upcoming weeks. The layout is divided into two sections, with the left column labeled for days of the week (Sunday through Saturday) and events listed for each day. The date is noted in bold with the specific events below, including summaries for events like the MLB Draft and the Fentanyl Free America Summit. The overall design is minimalistic, using a clean font with varying boldness for emphasis. Prominent headings are in large, orange text, while event details are in standard black text.

Factal@factal· Jul 10

We publish our forward-looking note, the Factal Forecast, each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on the week ahead. Watch for: This is the third heat wave to hit Europe since May, and it is increasing the risk of highly destructive and fast-spreading wildfires in the Mediterranean.

The image displays a map of Southern Europe, highlighting various locations affected by wildfires in July 2026. The map features light green and blue hues representing land and water, with brown and orange circle markers indicating wildfire incidents at different locations. Major cities, including Paris, Barcelona, and various regional capitals, are marked. The right side of the image contains a white box with red accents, providing critical information about the wildfires, including the number of evacuations and the countries most significantly impacted such as France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece. The overall composition blends geographical features with emergency information, emphasizing the widespread effects of wildfires due to severe heat.

Factal@factal· Jul 2

Death toll and damage estimates soar after catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela - interview w/ Jeff Landset July 4: 250th Independence Day in the United States July 6: Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

Factal@factal· Jun 26

The image presents a structured calendar grid titled "Extended Outlook" that outlines key events scheduled from June 28 to July 11. The layout consists of a table with a header and designated rows for each week. Each day is assigned a specific cell containing notable events. The header includes a bold red "7" followed by the title "Extended Outlook" in large, dark gray text. The days of the week are labeled above the date cells in a smaller, dark purple font. Each event is listed chronologically within its respective date cell, providing a clear overview of events taking place throughout the specified period, such as the BET Awards, Wimbledon, and US Independence Day. The text is neatly organized to promote readability, with dates located on the left side and corresponding events listed next to them.

Factal@factal· Jun 18

Stay ahead of next week's news with the Factal Forecast, wherever you enjoy podcasts, newsletters and on our blog. First named storm of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season brings flooding to US Gulf coast - interview w/ Alex Moore

Factal@factal· Jun 11

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the earthquake in the southern Philippines that's left dozens dead, hundreds injured, and thousands displaced, plus more on a UFC fight at the White House, a referendum in Switzerland, the EU Summit, and the Juneteenth holiday in the U.S.

Factal@factal· Jun 4

US plan to open Ebola quarantine center in Kenya sparks deadly protest - interview w/ Halima Mansoor June 5: Norway oil workers threaten strike June 7: Armenia parliamentary elections June 7: Peru elections June 11: World Cup opening game

Factal@factal· May 29

Also in this week's Factal Forecast May 30: Champions League Final May 31: Colombian presidential election June 1: Ethiopia general election June 3: Portugal general strike Find the Forecast on our blog, in your inbox and where you enjoy podcasts. blog.factal.com/2026/05/fore...

Factal@factal· May 21

In this week's 12-minute episode of the Factal Forecast: Bolivia gripped by nationwide protests as it faces worst economic crisis in decades - interview w/ Jeff Landset May 24: Cyprus parliamentary election May 24: Hajj May 25: USMCA talks begin May 29: Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Factal@factal· May 7

In this week's 13-minute Factal Forecast; -Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands as fifth case confirmed - interview w/ Matthew Hipolito -May 9: Victory Day in Russia -May 11: Deadline for SCOTUS stay on abortion drug -May 12: Belgium national strike -May 14: Trump meets Xi in Beijing

Factal@factal· May 1

In this week's 17-minute episode of the Factal Forecast Mali rocked by attacks from alliance of al-Qaida-linked militants and separatists - interview w/ Owen Bonertz May 1: UAE leaves OPEC May 7: Local elections in the U.K. May 8: 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit

Factal@factal· Apr 29

Every month, Factal’s journalists take a look back at big global stories that you might have missed in a newsletter. We call it The Debrief. “Cuba doesn't have the financial or structural capacity to be able to deal with this crisis,” Factal Editor Jaime Moreno says.

Factal@factal· Apr 17

This week's Factal Forecast - April 17: Spain air traffic controllers strike - April 19: Bulgaria parliamentary elections - April 20: Trump tariff refund tool will go live - April 21: Virginia's redistricting referendum Stay ahead of next week with the Factal Forecast—where you listen to podcasts.

Factal@factal· Apr 10

In 11 minutes Factal editors tell you what to watch for in Peru, Benin, with the IMF meetings and in Los Angeles. Plus a deeper dive into the flooding in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Read the Forecast here: blog.factal.com/2026/04/fore...

Factal@factal· Apr 2

In this week's 15-minute Factal Forecast Podcast: - Ukrainian drones violate Baltic airspace amid campaign to hammer Russian oil exports - interview w/ James Morgan - April 7: JD Vance visits Hungary ahead of election - April 10: Djibouti election 🎙️🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Factal@factal· Apr 1

Months after a student uprising toppled the government in Nepal, a new generation of leadership is set to lead the country after voters provided a stunning mandate in March’s parliamentary elections.

The image is a map highlighting Nepal and surrounding regions, including parts of India and China. It features numerous yellow circular markers of varying sizes over different locations in Nepal, possibly indicating areas of interest or events. The map includes place names written in both Roman and local scripts. Northern India and parts of Tibet are also visible. Overlaid text boxes provide contextual information about Nepal's political situation. The background is muted with geographical details, like rivers and borders, delineated.Transcribed Text:Nepal's changing of the guardPreliminary results show Rastriya Swatantra Party on track to win possible supermajority in Nepal's first elections since 2025 uprising, paving way for ex-Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah to take premiershipNepal's former Prime Minister Oli's party lodges legal complaint over his arrest early Saturday over his involvement in the deadly crackdown of student protests last year

Factal@factal· Mar 12

Next week's news in this week's Factal Forecast Prepare for events in Kazakhstan and Vietnam. Ready yourself for the USMCA and European Council discussions. Listen to Factal editors talk about the Iran war.

Factal@factal· Feb 19

In this week's 13-minute Factal Forecast: US weighs possible strikes in Iran as nuclear talks drag on - interview w/ Ahmed Namatalla Feb. 22: India's Modi visits Israel Feb. 24: European Parliament to vote on trade pact with the U.S. Find the Forecast on our blog: blog.factal.com/2026/02/fore...

Factal@factal· Feb 13

Prepare for next week's news with the Factal Forecast. - Munich Security Conference - T20 India-Pakistan cricket match - Kyiv energy crisis Plus the Extended Outlook and six other stories among the thousands Factal Editors are prepared to cover in real time. More: blog.factal.com/2026/02/fact...

Factal@factal· Jan 22

Every Factal Forecast is a sampling of the news our editors are preparing to cover and what they're watching for in continuing stories -- like the status of Trump's demand for Greenland. Find the Forecast on the blog, in your inbox and where you listen to news. blog.factal.com/2026/01/fore...

Factal@factal· Jan 16

Tensions continue to rise in Iran, Davos summit begins, Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear power plant and what our editors are watching for in the fallout from U.S. federal agent shootings. Photos: Factal, Chad Davis/Flickr/CC BY 4.0, Tokyo Electric Power Co. blog.factal.com/2026/01/fore...

Five men in tactical gear and US official markings stand on a street among three cars. Three have long arm weapons with less-than-lethal indications. All are wearing masks.

Japanese authorities will resume operations at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world’s largest nuclear power plant, on Tuesday. (Photo: Tokyo Electric Power Co., TEPCO)

Factal@factal· Jan 8

In this week's 11-minute episode -- Venezuela on edge after US military strike and capture of leader. Plus more in Benin, Nigeria, Uganda and South Korea. Find the Factal Forecast podcast on our blog and where you listen🎧to news. Podcast: blog.factal.com/2026/01/fore...

Factal@factal· Dec 18

Frustration grows as manhunt for Brown University gunman continues, an interview with editor Theresa opens the Factal Forecast podcast. The Forecast prepares you for next week's news in 11 minutes. Find it where you enjoy podcasts📻 and on our blog📰. Podcast: blog.factal.com/2025/12/fore...

Factal@factal· Dec 11

In twelve minutes the Factal Forecast gets you up to speed on the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict that resumed over the weekend, plus news from Italy, Libya, Chile and Guinea-Bissau. The Forecast is on your favorite podcast📻 platforms, as a newsletter📰 and of course the Factal Blog💻.

Factal@factal· Dec 4

Prepare for next week's news with the Factal Forecast. The 18-minute edition of the podcast and the newsletter prepare you for the events ahead of you. Find the Forecast where you enjoy podcasts and in your inbox Newsletter: blog.factal.com/2025/12/fore... Podcast: blog.factal.com/2025/12/fore...

Factal@factal· Nov 21

Need to stay ahead of next week's news? That's what the Factal Forecast is for. Always under 15 minutes in a podcast and as a newsletter. Podcast: blog.factal.com/2025/11/fore... Newsletter: blog.factal.com/2025/11/fore...

Factal@factal· Nov 13

Explosions in India and Pakistan’s capitals threaten to raise regional tensions Plus stops in Canada, Chile, Canada and a Saudi visit to D.C. That's this week's Factal Forecast podcast, ready where you listen to news. As always, the Factal Forecast is also on our blog blog.factal.com/2025/11/fore...

Factal@factal· Nov 6

In this week's Factal Forecast, our editors cover Typhoon Kalmaegi, Rodrigo Paz inauguration as president of Bolivia, and COP30 begins in Brazil. Listen to the podcast or read the newsletter to stay ahead of next week's news. blog.factal.com/2025/11/fore...

Factal@factal· Nov 5

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Factal@factal· Oct 30

In this week's episode of the Factal Forecast: Nov. 1: ACA open enrollment begins, SNAP runs out Nov. 2: OPEC+ meeting Nov. 4: US election day Nov. 5: US Supreme Court hears case on tariffs Listen to the podcast & read the newsletter to stay ahead of next week's news blog.factal.com/2025/10/fore...