A student protest is planned in Thessaloniki, Greece at 7:30 PM on September 22. The demonstration will occur at Agia Sofia Square. Students throughout Greece have been protesting the deployment of police officers to university campuses since September 17. Police have forcibly dispersed these demonstrations by using tear gas and water cannons.
A magnitude 7.6 scale earthquake struck Michoacán, Mexico on September 19. The earthquake has reportedly killed at least two people and caused infrastructure damage to coastal areas. A tsunami threat has thus been issued for these areas in Michoacán for the coming days. Waves as high as 10 feet are predicted, and could cause further major damage and loss of life.
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.