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Uniformed military musician plays a bugle while wearing white gloves.
Travel & Cities

Veterans Day 2026: the federal holiday’s reach in the US

November 11 honors veterans, but it does not by itself determine whether schools, shops, or transit services operate.

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Lightning crosses the sky above the sea, a pier and two lighthouses during a nighttime storm.
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Lightning in France: when to abandon an outdoor plan

Météo-France’s warning level informs the decision, but the exact location, available shelter and organizer must also be checked.

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Jean-René Bernaudeau, right, with Jan Raas and Dietrich Thurau on the podium at the 1979 cycling world championships
Travel & Cities

XEFI in 2027: sponsorship confirmed, license unproven

The three-season deal gives the organization a new name, but the sources confirm neither a UCI application nor a Tour place.

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Globe against a black background with red, yellow, white and blue bands across the Pacific Ocean.
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El Niño 2026: Brazil’s regional outlook and local alerts

The federal bulletin shows contrasting rainfall and heat trends from November 2026 through January 2027, but it does not forecast storms city by city.

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Cercanías train arriving at a station with passengers on the platforms
Travel & Cities

11N rail strike: why Rodalies will run only 25%

Renfe’s national percentages do not apply in the same way in Catalonia; here is which rule to check for each journey.

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Statue of the Virgin and Child on a flower-covered platform, with clergy at an outdoor ceremony.
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Almudena 2026: Madrid’s remaining program amid rain

The public offering, Plaza Mayor dances, an indoor recital and Tuesday’s closing activities, with local times and the official forecast.

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Researcher points to weather maps displayed on an Inmet screen.
Travel & Cities

Weather alert: verify the area, validity and official source

A Brazil-focused guide to separating Inmet warnings, forecasts and monitoring information before making decisions.

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Keep exploring

Uniformed worker standing beside a yellow Seattle City Light service van
Travel & Cities

Seattle power outage: official map, reporting and safety

An address-first guide to restoration estimates and protecting people, food and electronics.

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Iridescent clouds scattered across a blue sky above the sunset horizon
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Polar vortex: disruption does not forecast a US freeze

A rare stratospheric signal adds uncertainty, while NOAA still favors a warmer November across much of the country.

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Martin Ødegaard, wearing Norway’s red shirt, shields the ball from a Sweden player.
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Arsenal beat Hull City 1-0 to reach 27 points

Ødegaard’s goal secured top spot, but the gap to Manchester City still depended on the round’s other fixture.

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Wide stretch of the Jacuí River with trees along the bank and a sailboat in the distance
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Uruguay and Jacuí rivers: at-risk stretches and ZIP-code alerts

The November 6 bulletin tracks the flood wave and explains how to monitor home, work, school and relatives’ addresses.

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Two service members hand packaged supplies to a woman at her front door
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72-hour emergency kit: EU guidance and Catalonia’s checklist

The European guidelines are not mandatory; Catalonia’s advice separates home supplies from an evacuation bag.

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Real Sociedad supporters seated in a theater during a communal football screening
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Real Sociedad 1-1 OL: Lyon reaches seven Europa League points

The draw secures no berth, with four matches left to pursue the top eight or a playoff place.

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Demonstrators fill a street in Pau as smoke obscures part of the buildings in the background.
Travel & Cities

France’s November 5 strike: confirmed rallies by city

The CGT’s national map and local notices identify meeting points, while the Paris route and transport plans require separate checks.

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Commercial aircraft seen from below while approaching to land
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European flight security alert: assistance and passenger rights

Meals, accommodation, reimbursement and rerouting do not automatically disappear when a security incident rules out compensation.

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Side of an orange-and-gray TGV passing railway tracks and signals in Grenoble
Travel & Cities

SNCF strike on November 5: how to check your train

A network-by-network guide to checking TGV, Intercités, TER, Transilien and Paris transport before a cultural outing.

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Illustrated map of Azeroth labeling continents and regions including Kalimdor, Eastern Kingdoms, Northrend, and Pandaria
Travel & Cities

World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4

The permanent home reimagines Azeroth with a level-60 journey, new zones, quests, and dedicated systems.

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Satellite image shows a broad spiral cloud mass over southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina
Travel & Cities

Southern Brazil cyclone: daily risks and safety actions

Rio Grande do Sul faces the immediate threat Tuesday and Wednesday; instability increases in Paraná from Wednesday into Thursday.

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A crouching woman lights small lamps around decorative designs on the floor
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Diwali 2026 in the US: date and respectful participation

The UN identifies November 8; understand the day counts, the festival’s diversity and practical guidance for visitors.

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Solar panels in a residential area on volcanic terrain in La Palma
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La Palma outage: where to check services and travel

The available official pages do not yet confirm the scope, a restoration time, or specific disruption to flights and public facilities.

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Dark Rolex Paris Masters court lit by white lines during the players’ entrance
Travel & Cities

Rolex Paris Masters 2026: sessions, access and the trip home

Compare day and evening schedules and plan public transport from Plenitude Arena between November 2 and 8.

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