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.
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“Not the new COVID”: Mpox outbreak labeled public health emergency
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the infections viral disease mpox being declared a public health emergency of international concern, plus more on India’s prime minister visiting Ukraine, Ukraine’s Independence Day, Indonesia hosting a joint military exercise and the start of the 2024 Summer Paralympics.. Subscribe to the show: Apple…
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Ukraine makes bold gamble with surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region, plus more on Indonesia's new capital city, the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Taiwan holding military drills and a possible lockout affecting Canadian railways. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and other…
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Israel strikes Yemen port after Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the rising tensions between Israel and Yemen, plus more on a presidential election in Venezuela, the US increasing tariffs on some Chinese imports, Ukraine’s foreign debt and Italy’s controversial migrant centers in Albania. Updated note: The podcast will be off for another week so our next episode wi…
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Trump assassination attempt shocks world, leaves unanswered questions
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump, plus more on the World Court opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, Colombia’s new National Congress, Taiwan’s military exercise and The Olympics opening ceremony in Paris. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify…
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Russia strikes Ukrainian children’s hospital as part of rare daytime attack on capital
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss Russia's rare daytime bombardment of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, plus more on elections in Rwanda and Syria, the Republican National Convention and senior Chinese leaders meeting.. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also available in our…
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Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc in Caribbean, takes aim at Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss Hurricane Beryl, plus more on elections in Iran and France, officials from the Philippines and Japan meeting in Manila and a NATO summit in Washington, D.C. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forec…
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Kenyan president withdraws proposed tax hikes as protests turn deadly
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss the deadly protests in Kenya over proposed tax hikes, plus more on peace talks in Colombia, a Hindu pilgrimage in Indian-controlled Kashmir and elections in France and the U.K. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also availabl…
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Tropical Storm Alberto expected to drench parts of Texas and Mexico
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the season that's expected to drench parts of Texas and Mexico, plus more on the Copa América soccer tournament in the U.S., the trial of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia and elections in Iran and Mongolia. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spo…
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Gaza ceasefire talks continue as bloody conflict enters eighth month
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss ceasefire negotiations on the war in Gaza, plus more on 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. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These…
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South Korea axes military pact with North Korea over trash-laden balloons
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss North Korea's recent launches of trash-filled balloons into South Korea, plus more on U.S. military training in the Pacific, Israel’s Benny Gantz threatening to leave the war cabinet, elections by Syrian Kurdish groups and a G7 summit in Italy. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podca…
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Landslide buries thousands in Papua New Guinea
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss the devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea, plus more on Atlantic hurricane season beginning, an OPEC+ meeting, elections in Mexico and election results in India. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free week…
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US citizens allegedly involved in failed DR Congo coup
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the deadly coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo allegedly involving several Americans, plus more on Japan, China and South Korea holding a summit, the French president visiting Germany, elections in South Africa and monsoon rains arriving in India. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcast…
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French army deployed to Pacific territory New Caledonia after deadly riots
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss the deadly riots in New Caledonia, plus more on an EU mission ending in Mali, elections in the Dominican Republic, some EU member countries recognizing the State of Palestine and Kenya’s president visiting the White House. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. Th…
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Israel launches Rafah offensive after rejecting ceasefire proposal
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss Israel's military operation in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, plus more on South Sudan peace talks, Eurovision protests, elections in Spain’s Catalonia region and Singapore’s prime minister stepping down. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stor…
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Pro-Palestinian protests erupt on college campuses across US
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted on U.S. college campuses, plus more on Chad’s presidential election, Russia Victory Day celebrations, a workers’ strike in Argentina and a court hearing for a former Peruvian president. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many …
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Tensions remain high after suspected Israeli retaliatory strike on Iran
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the recent suspected Israeli strike in Iran, plus more on voting in India, new border controls in the UK, the US deploying a landing jetty for aid to Gaza and a controversial oil pipeline beginning operations in Canada. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. The…
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Devastating floods force mass evacuations in Russia and Kazakhstan
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the devastating flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan, plus more on elections in The Maldives and Spain’s Basque Country, Elon Musk meeting with India’s prime minister and the US Justice Department meeting with families of victims of two Boeing 737 MAX crashes. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, …
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Ecuador’s raid on Mexican embassy sparks diplomatic crisis
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Irene Villora discuss the diplomatic crisis between Mexico and Ecuador following the latter's raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito, plus more on former President Trump’s hush money trial, Croatia’s parliamentary elections, Sudan’s peace talks resuming and the start of voting in India’s general elections. Subscribe to the sh…
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Iran vows revenge after Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate building in Syria, plus more on Slovakia’s presidential runoff, a solar eclipse, Ireland’s new prime minister being sworn in and South Korea’s legislative elections. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories …
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Baltimore bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead, raises economic concerns
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, plus more on elections in Turkey and Pakistan, Portugal’s new government being sworn in and a public transit strike in Paris.. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also available in…
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Millions impacted by major internet outage in West and Central Africa
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss a major internet outage affect millions across west and central Africa, plus more on elections in Slovakia and Senegal, talks between the Polish and Ukrainian governments and the anniversary of a Wall Street Journal reporter being detained in Russia.. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Go…
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Australia battles heatwave while bracing for possible cyclone
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Matthew Hipolito discuss the cyclone threat and heatwave in Australia, plus more on potential Israeli military action against Hezbollah, Russia’s presidential election, the launch of an over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S. and questions over Russia and Belarus’ participation in the Olympics. Subscribe to the show…
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Gang violence plunges Haiti into crisis amid calls for PM’s resignation
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the gang violence wreaking havoc in Haiti, plus more on the Hungarian leader visiting Trump in Florida, two referendums in Ireland, the end of China’s annual parliamentary meeting and the beginning of Ramadan.. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories …
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South Korea doctors’ strike brings major disruptions to health care
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss junior doctors striking in South Korea, plus more on Pakistan’s PTI party holding elections, Super Tuesday in the US, the UK’s Spring Budget and an anti-government rally in Colombia. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also available…
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Trump adds to legal losses with $355 million civil fraud penalty
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss former President Trump's massive fine in a civil fraud case, plus more on junior doctors striking in England, elections in Belarus and Iran, and Thailand and China lifting visa restrictions. . Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also …
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Israeli offensive in Rafah sparks fear of humanitarian catastrophe for Palestinians
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss Israel's plans to evacuate Palestinians from Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, plus more on the beginning of Russia’s election campaign, Mexico City’s former mayor running for president, an EU naval mission in the Red Sea and Julian Assange’s final appeal against his extradition to the U.S. Subscribe …
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Hundreds dead or missing as wildfires devastate Chile
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss the devastating wildfires in Chile, plus more on Lunar New Year celebrations in China, a presidential election in Indonesia, the presidents of Turkey and Egypt meeting and a security conference in Munich, Germany. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These…
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Tensions in West Africa rise as Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger quit key economic bloc
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdrawing from a key West African economic bloc, plus more on the end of a ceasefire between the ELN and the Colombian government, elections in Azerbaijan and Pakistan and the U.S. Supreme Court discussing a challenge to Trump’s presidential bid.. Subscribe to the show: …
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Ukraine signals strategy shift with drone strikes deep inside Russia
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss Ukraine's recent drone strikes deep inside Russia, plus more on rising energy prices in Argentina, presidential elections in Finland, Iran’s foreign minister visiting Pakistan and five big tech CEOs testifying in the U.S. Senate. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many mor…
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Regional tensions soar after Iranian missile strikes in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss Iran's recent strikes in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan* that have sent regional tensions soaring, plus more on preparations for Senegal’s general election, a presidential primary in New Hampshire, a labor strike in Argentina and a summit between the West African bloc ECOWAS and Niger’s military junta. *Not…
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Boeing acknowledges ‘mistake’ after plane loses panel at 16,000 feet
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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, Guatemala’s presidential transition, the World Economic Forum in Davos and the deadline to form a government in Northern Ireland.. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and ma…
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China earthquake death toll rises as survivors and rescuers face bitter cold
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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 Niger, holiday travel in the U.S. and the results of Chad’s constitutional referendum. Note: With the holiday and the New Year coming up, the podcast will be off for a couple of weeks. Our nex…
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Tennessee continues tornado recovery as storms head toward US South and Northeast
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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 on parliamentary elections in Serbia, a constitutional referendum in Chile, a presidential vote in DR Congo and a doctors’ strike in England. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, G…
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Tensions spiral as Venezuela moves to takeover oil-rich region of Guyana
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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 presidential election, a confidence vote for the Polish prime minister and marriage equality legislation in Thailand.. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and man…
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Sierra Leone coup attempt fuels fear of political crackdown
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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, plus more on China expanding visa-free travel, train strikes in the UK, a referendum on a territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela and the latest on an American journalist detained in Ru…
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Protests erupt in Panama over Canadian copper mine contract
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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 parade in Mexico City, the Australian Prime Minister’s visit to China, local elections in the U.S. and the latest on Ukraine’s bid to join the E.U. NOTE* The podcast will be off for a few weeks…
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Republicans pick new House Speaker as budget concerns loom
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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 the Philippines, post-electoral wrangling in Guatemala and President Biden meeting with multiple leaders from across the Western Hemisphere for a migration summit.. Subscribe to the show: Apple…
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Escalating Israel-Hamas war fuels fears of regional spillover
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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 opening of the Pan Am Games in Chile, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returning to the country and opposition primaries in Venezuela. CORRECTION: The original interview in this …
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The first 24 hours of the Israel-Hamas war and where things stand now
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the deadly Hamas attack and Israel's retaliatory strikes in Gaza, plus more on Poland’s parliamentary elections, a national holiday in restive Guatemala, runoff polls in Ecuador and a special session of Japan’s parliament. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. …
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France pulling troops from Niger as Western influence continues to erode
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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. government shutdown, parliamentary elections in Slovakia and primaries in the Dominican Republic. Note: The podcast will be off next week, so our next episode will be out January 4th. Subscribe to…
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Azerbaijan halts assault on Nagorno-Karabakh after ceasefire with Armenian separatists
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the fighting between Azerbaijan’s military and Armenia-backed Artsakh forces this week in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region left hundreds of people killed and injured, plus more on the Asian Games in China, a hearing for former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, a Republican presidential debate in Ca…
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North Africa left reeling after devastating earthquake and flooding
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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 more injured or unaccounted for over the weekend, plus more on a legal deadline regarding incarcerated youth in Louisiana, the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death in Iran, a new “national poli…
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Guatemala’s president-elect calls effort to block him from office a “coup”
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the Guatemalan political crisis that President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo has called a "coup", plus more on North Korea's founding anniversary, the G20 Summit in India, Russia-organized elections in annexed portions of Ukraine and the UK launching autumn vaccination programs. Subscribe to the show: Apple Po…
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Lebanon economic crisis continues as central bank chief vows not to lend money to government
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss Lebanon's ongoing economic crisis, plus more on Taiwan reopening to Chinese tourists, India launching its first space-based solar observatory, Trump’s arraignment in Georgia and a possible labor strike at two major liquefied natural gas plants in Australia. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spoti…
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Haiti’s humanitarian crisis worsens as gang violence surges
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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 in Pakistan, elections in Gabon and Singapore and U.S. student loan interest resuming. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others…
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Search for victims continues after historic Maui fire
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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 summit in South Africa and elections in Zimbabwe. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly F…
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Niger coup brings threat of regional military intervention
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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 congressional maps, the Spanish Parliament meeting and leaders of the U.S., Japan and South Korea gathering for a summit.. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and …
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Uptick in cartel violence drags Mexico closer to narco-state
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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 Spain, the second Russia-Africa summit, and Italy’s prime minister visiting the U.S. White House. NOTE: The podcast will be off for the next two weeks so our next episode will be out August 9. …
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Colombia’s government resumes peace talks with FARC guerrilla group
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Irene Villora discuss the Colombian government resuming peace talks with an armed dissident group of the disbanded FARC guerrillas, plus more on a trans-Pacific free trade pact meeting, the Black Sea grain deal expiring, Syria facing allegations of torture at the world court, and Israel’s president addressing the U.S. Congr…
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Israel ends deadly raid in Jenin, but warns more incursions to come
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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 permits, an important deadline for Venezuela’s opposition primaries, President Biden meeting with King Charles at Windsor Castle and a NATO summit in Lithuania. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podca…
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