States of emergency have been declared in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces until at least June 27-28 due to ongoing and uncontained wildfires. More than 25,000 people have been ordered to evacuate in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Smoke has caused air quality alerts to be issued across Canada and the United States.
On May 26 at 6:00 PM a car ran into a crowd on Water Street, during a parade celebrating Liverpool’s soccer team winning the Premier League championship, injuring multiple individuals. The driver was apprehended by police. Security operations continue and investigations are ongoing.
Pro-monarchy activists will protest indefinitely in urban hubs nationwide starting May 29. The demonstration is organized by the Joint People’s Movement Committee to call for the reinstatement of the Hindu kingdom. Organizers have stated that the demonstration will remain nonviolent, though a previous associated protest on March 28 led to two deaths and at least 110 injured. Minor clashes are possible.
On May 21, Andriy Portnov, a former Pro-Russia Ukrainian Politician was shot several times outside Colegio Americano de Madrid. The police were called around 9:15 AM and reported that several people attacked Portnov and fled to a nearby forest area. Investigations are ongoing and police continue the search for the suspects.
Unionized transport workers will strike across Indonesia for 24 hours on May 20, and protest at 1:00 PM at the Ministry of Transport, House of Representatives and the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. Additional gatherings are likely. The Indonesian Transportation Workers Union (SPAI) organized the action to denounce an app-based ride-hailing service accused of violating transport regulations. Thousands are expected to participate. Heightened security is expected.
A power outage occurred at 2:30 PM in London, disrupting underground services. While power has been restored, the cause is still unknown and metro disruptions continue to be ongoing. The Bakerloo, Weaver and Suffragette lines have been suspended and there are severe delays on the Elizabeth, Circle, Jubilee, and Piccadilly lines. Multiple stations have been closed including Covent Garden, South Kensington, and Tottenham Court Road.
An offshore magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred 136 miles south of Ushuaia, Argentina at 9:58 AM, with tremors being felt on land. Tsunami warnings were issued for the Magallanes region of Chile and Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Evacuations are currently ongoing in both regions.
At least three people have died in Uppsala after a shooting in a hair salon on April 29. Police are searching for the suspect, who is believed to have fled the scene in a vehicle. Authorities have cordoned off the area and urged nearby residents to stay sheltered in place as the investigation continues. The motive remains unknown. Increased security in the area is likely.
Authorities in Athens received an emergency call reporting a bomb threat in the Hellenic Parliament building on April 29. The surrounding area has reportedly been cordoned off, and police have closed Vasilissis Sofias Street to traffic while the investigation is underway. Emergency services are present at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
A major power outage across Spain and Portugal began around 12:30 PM on April 28. Air and train travel has been suspended until further notice. Street lights have turned off, causing heavy traffic in urban centers. Phone lines in some areas are down, and authorities are urging people to only use cell phones for emergency calls. Electricity providers have estimated restoring power will take 6 to 10 hours.