A stabbing attack occurred in Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom on September 16. Two police officers were injured in the assault. The suspect was arrested and a significant law enforcement presence is still present around the area. The cause of the attack is unknown, though it is not believed to be related to the Queen’s death or to be an organized act of terrorism.
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency have issued weather warnings across northeastern and eastern Spain, as well as the Balearic Islands through at least September 17. Thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain are expected. This may result in flooding and landslides, causing travel disruptions and cancelled transport services. Power outages are also expected.
Protestors are planning to gather in Paris, France on September 17 at Place du Palais Royal at 2:00 PM. They will then march to Place Falguière at 3:00 PM. The protest is organized by various yellow vest organizations regarding a variety of issues, and demonstrators are demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron.
A bomb threat was reported on September 13, 11:55 AM at a 5-star hotel inside Ambience Mall in Gurugram, India. Heightened security has been in place following the arrival of the police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad. The hotel has been successfully evacuated, and a search operation is currently in place. Temporary closure of nearby metro stations and roadblocks around the mall are likely.
Anti-government protests are expected in Brasilia and Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 10. Protesters plan to gather at the Honestino Guimaraes National Museum in Brasilia and at the Museum of Art Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand, though exact timing is unknown. The demonstrations will likely be well attended, thus causing travel disruptions. Clashes with the heightened security forces are possible
Torrential rainfall has caused severe flooding in Bangalore, India since September 5. The floods are expected to remain until at least September 10. This has resulted in travel disruptions across the city. Multiple buildings have been damaged and experienced power outages. Evacuations have been ongoing, but some people remain trapped indoors.
On September 10, a yellow vest organization in Madrid, Spain is planning to protest at Puerta del Sol at 5:00 PM. Demonstrators will then march to the Congress of Deputies and Neptuno fountain. The protest has been organized to demand that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez resign.
Hurricane Earl is expected to cause severe weather in Bermuda, prompting a nationwide tropical storm warning for September 7-9. Earl could strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane, which will produce tropical storm-level winds on the island. Some rainfall and heavy winds are expected.
A protest march will be held in Mexico City, Mexico on September 6 at 8:00 PM. The demonstration has been organized to urge senators to vote against President Obrador’s proposal to militarize the National Guard. The protesters will gather by the Angel of Independence monument and march from there to the senate. Local traffic disruptions are possible.
A bomb threat was reported near the Montparnasse rail station in Paris, France on September 5 at around 5:00 PM. While police have cleared the station, they are asking people to remain indoors for the coming hours. Rail disruptions are also likely.
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