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Until at least November 18, destructive winds and heavy rainfall from Super Typhoon Man-yi (Pepito) will impact the Philippines.

Over the coming days, Super Typhoon Man-yi (Pepito) will impact at least 11 of the 18 regions in the Philippines. Heavy rainfall and destructive winds up to 260 km/h (161.5 mph) will likely cause flooding and landslides, particularly near hills and in low-lying areas. The storm made landfall in Catanduanes at around 9:00 PM on November 16 and is forecast to move west-northwest over central and northern Philippines before passing into the South China Sea by early November 18.

On November 16, environmental activists will march in London, United Kingdom, to demand increased action against climate change.

On November 16 at 12:00 PM, environmental activists affiliated with the Climate Justice Coalition and Extinction Rebellion London will gather near the British Museum before marching to 10 Downing Street to demand increased action against climate change and denounce fossil fuel usage. The demonstration will likely be well attended. Police presence and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Minor clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.

On November 16, protesters will gather in Seoul, South Korea, to denounce alleged corruption by President Yoon Suk Yeol.

On November 16 from 4:30 PM, protesters affiliated with the opposition Democratic Party and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) will gather in the Gwanghwamun area to denounce alleged corruption by President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee. Demonstrations will likely be well attended and persist into the night. Heightened security and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Counter-demonstrations and minor clashes are possible.

On November 13, counter-protesters attacked activists and police used force to disperse crowds in Lilongwe, Malawi, further unrest is possible.

On November 13, protesters gathered across Lilongwe to demand political reforms and accountability in government. Counter-protesters clashed with demonstrators at various locations across the city, leading to police using tear gas to disperse crowds. Attackers armed with machetes, allegedly associated with the Malawi Congress Party, injured at least one bystander at the Lilongwe Community Ground. Further unrest is possible.

Over the coming hours, heightened security and travel disruptions are likely in Brasilia, Brazil, following a car bombing.

On November 13 at around 7:30 PM, a car bomb detonated near the Supreme Court, which has been attributed to a suicide attack. One person was killed, and no additional injuries have been reported. Authorities have deployed additional security forces and evacuated the area including the Three Powers Plaza. Disruptions will likely persist for several hours while authorities clear the area.

On November 20, health workers in Italy will strike nationwide and demonstrate in Rome for better wages and working conditions.

On November 20, health workers will strike nationwide and rally in Rome to demand increased wages and improved working conditions. The exact start time of the stoppage is unconfirmed but will likely begin early and last into the night. Protesters will gather at Piazza Santi Apostoli in Rome from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Additional associated actions are possible. Police presence and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Health services will be disrupted across Italy.

As of November 4, a volcanic eruption at Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores, Indonesia, has killed at least ten people.

On November 4, Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, spewing volcanic materials up to 2000 meters (6,561 feet) into the air. Hot ash hit a nearby village, collapsing houses and causing at least 10 deaths. At least 10,000 people have been affected in the Wulanggitang District. Due to increased activity, authorities raised the alert level to IV, the highest level in the Volcanological Survey of Indonesia’s (PVMBG) four-tiered system. Additional eruptions are possible.

On October 30, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed a case of mpox clade 1b in London, United Kingdom.

On October 30, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed the UK’s first case of mpox clade 1b, detected in London. Clade 1b spreads more easily and has a higher fatality rate than other strains. The virus spreads through close contact with infected individuals, animals, contaminated items, or respiratory droplets. Symptoms include rash, swollen lymph nodes, blisters, fever, sore throat, headaches, muscle aches, and exhaustion.

As of October 30, torrential rain and flash floods across Spain have caused at least 63 deaths.

As of October 30, torrential rain throughout east, central and southern Spain has caused flash floods resulting in at least 63 deaths and hundreds injured. Valencia has been most heavily impacted, though Tarragona, Castellon, and Andalusia have also seen extensive flooding, leading to widespread disruptions. Buildings, roads and infrastructure in affected areas remain submerged. Adverse weather will likely continue through November 1.

Over the coming days, security will be increased in Ankara, Turkey, following an attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries.

On October 23, two militants attacked the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries with gunfire and explosives, killing at least five and wounding 22. The attackers were killed during the confrontation. The Turkish government has labelled the attack as terrorism, attributed it to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), and intensified bombing of PKK sites in Iraq and Syria. Security will likely be increased across Ankara over the coming days. Further attacks are possible.

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