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Three suspected attacks have occurred in Belfast, United Kingdom. An improvised bomb detonated on a police vehicle in Strabane on November 17;1,000 people in the area were affected by the security alert. Further security operations took place after suspicious objects were found in Connswater Grove and Newtownards Roads on November 18. These alerts ended on November 19, though a heightened security presence will remain in these areas for the time being. 

On November 17, heavy rain caused disruptions across England and eastern Scotland. The M23 in Sussex was closed, and there were traffic delays on the A27 motorway after over 20 vehicles were trapped. Rail services have also been affected. Flash floods and landslides are possible.

Thousands of environmental activists are holding protests across the United Kingdom as of November 12. Activists are demanding government action against climate change. Protesters have been gathered in the following cities since 12:00PM: Bath; Belfast; Birmingham; Blackpool; Brighton; Bristol; Cardiff; Edinburgh; London; Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Sheffield; and Southampton. These protests have been peaceful, but are likely to cause travel disruptions.