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At least one person was killed and 5 injured in a suspected terror attack in Mulhouse, France, on October 22.

Authorities report that at least one person has been killed and 5 people have been injured in a stabbing attack near Place du Marche and Rue Lavoisier. The suspect is in custody, though heightened security will likely remain in the area over the coming hours as investigations continue. The suspect has been convicted of advocating terrorism and President Macron has labeled the incident a terror attack.

Protesters will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria, on February 26, following violent demonstrations on February 22.

Demonstrators from the Vazrazhdane political party will gather at the National Assembly of Bulgaria on February 26. The start time of this protest is as yet unconfirmed. A previous rally on February 22 reportedly drew at least 1,000 participants and resulted in violent clashes with police, including the use of Molotov cocktails and an attempt by protesters to storm the European Commission building.

Protesters will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria, at 12:00 PM on February 22, against Eurozone membership and adoption of the Euro.

Demonstrators with the Revival political party will gather outside the Bulgarian National Bank at 12:00 PM on February 22 to protest Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone and adoption of the Euro. Organizers claim that they expect tens of thousands of participants and have not ruled out the possibility of violence.

Heavy rainfall has caused major road closures in Gaborone, Botswana, with disruptions expected to continue through February 24.

Heavy rainfall has led to multiple major road closures across Botswana, affecting primarily Gaborone. The rainfall is expected to last until February 24. Closures include portions of the A1 highway along Pitsane and Pitsane-Potlokwe, Block 9 bridges, Molapo Crossing, Segoditshane Road along the Western Bypass, Maoka Junior Bridge, and Jamali Road near Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.

Protesters will gather in Germany over the coming days due to the February 23 federal election; clashes are possible.

Disruptions are anticipated across Germany in the coming days due to protests surrounding the federal election on February 23. Coalitions of left-wing, anti-fascist, and pro-democracy groups are organizing demonstrations nationwide. Recent protests have seen large turnouts, and possible clashes with police or counter-protesters may endanger bystanders.

Disruptions expected amid foiled terrorist attack in Morocco, on February 19.

Heightened security measures are expected after authorities found weapons and improvised explosive devices, during simultaneous special forces raids in 10 cities including Fez, Tangier, Casablanca, and Tamesna. Attacks were reportedly planned by a senior leader of the Islamic State-Sahel Province, and 12 individuals were arrested. residents have been evacuated and special forces are continuing sweeps of affected areas.

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