At a conference in Pretoria, Lamola called for an equal Africa-Europe partnership focused on economic transformation. He advocated practical cooperation, including investment in mineral processing and manufacturing.
A traffic accident has closed one of three lanes on the westbound A-40 near Boulevard Pierre-Bertrand in Québec. The closure duration is listed as indefinite in the source data published October 13, 2026.
An accident has closed one of two lanes on westbound A-640 near 25e Avenue in Saint-Eustache, causing congestion. The closure duration is undetermined.
TfL reports that Route 22 is diverted towards Margaret Street/Oxford Circus because of a collision and will not serve stops between Old Park Lane/Hard Rock Cafe and Oxford Circus Station. The source data received by Planet Briefing gives no further details about the collision.
A Freeze Warning covers the San Luis Valley, with Thursday morning temperatures forecast in the mid-20s to lower 30s through 8 AM MDT. The alert warns of possible crop and vegetation losses and damage to unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Illustrative image: An American sycamore ( Platanus occidentalis ) on a bank of the Mad River in the Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve, Clark County, Ohio. Camera location is Springfield Township; the city of Springfield is on the opposite riverbank. — Tim Kiser/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch through October 15 at 4:00 PM CDT for portions of east-central Kansas and west-central Missouri. Flooding from excessive rainfall is possible; residents are advised to monitor forecasts and be prepared to act if flooding develops.
A collision in Piccadilly, W1, has diverted routes 9, 14, 19, 24, and 38; buses are not serving stops between Old Park Lane/Hard Rock Cafe and Piccadilly Circus.
The source forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in parts of Aceh beginning at 14:10 WIB on 13 October 2026, with conditions expected to improve by 16:30 WIB. It names Danau Paris, Indra Jaya, Longkib, Penanggalan, Sampoiniet, Simpang Kanan, Simpang Kiri, and Suro Makmur.
Illustrative image: Autoroute 20 is a Quebec Autoroute, following the Saint Lawrence River through one of the more densely populated parts of Canada, with its central section forming the main route of the Trans-Canada Highway from the A-25 interchange to the A-85 interchange. At 585 km (363.5 mi), it is the longest Autoroute in Quebec. It is one of two main links between Montreal and Quebec City; the other is the A-40. There are two sections of the A-20, separated by a 57 km (35.4 mi) gap. The mainline extends for — Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Gauteng Department of Health urged matric learners and their families to prioritise mental health and wellbeing during the 2026 National Senior Certificate exam period. It recommended realistic study schedules, breaks, adequate rest and healthy routines, and cautioned against excessive caffeine and energy drinks.
Illustrative image: The floodplain of the Mad River, densely covered with Ficaria verna (lesser celandine) in Springfield Township, Clark County, Ohio, in the Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve. — Tim Kiser/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The NWS issued a flood watch for portions of southeast Kansas and Missouri counties from October 13 through October 15. Flooding from excessive rainfall is possible; the alert advises monitoring forecasts and being prepared to act if flooding develops.
Illustrative image: Junction of St James's Road and Whitehorse Road, West Croydon, south London (formerly Surrey). The brick and stone building is the West Croydon Baptist Church. — Stephen McKay/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Route 289 is diverted towards Elmers End because of emergency works at St James's Road, Croydon. Buses are not serving stops between Bedford Hall and Lower Addiscombe Road/Davidson Road.
Illustrative image: Modern horse fossils (Equus) found in Kansas River gravel. The presence of calcareous cement matrix in crevases suggests a conjecture that these teeth eroded from the Abilene conglomerate or similar Pleistocene mortar bed. — IveGoneAway/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
A National Weather Service flood watch covers nine counties in east-central Kansas from the afternoon of October 13 through the morning of October 14. Flooding is possible if heavy rainfall develops; additional details were included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 16:00 to 19:00 WIT on 13 October 2026 in parts of Papua Barat Daya, especially Klabot, Klayili, Makbon and Saifi. The forecast includes reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding; the public was advised to stay vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
The Brazilian government blamed human action for fires in Amazonas state, where 540 new hotspots were recorded in 48 hours. A state of emergency was declared in 36 municipalities.
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Illustrative image: Ana Ruth Vilarreal García, Global Shaper, Adviser, Office of the President of Costa Rica, during the session, at the Annual Meeting 2018 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 24, 2018. Copyright by World Economic Forum / Mattias Nutt — Foundations World Economic Forum/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.3%. Argentina’s forecast fell from 3.5% to 2.1%, with Chile and Uruguay also among the largest downward revisions.
The IMF lowered its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.3%, and cut Argentina’s forecast from 3.5% to 2.1%. Chile and Uruguay were also among the region’s largest downward revisions.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast from 14:30 to 16:30 WIB on 13 October 2026 across parts of Kep. Riau, including eight named areas. The forecast noted possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua Barat Daya, especially Klabot, Klayili, Makbon, and Saifi, from 16:20 to 19:20 WIT on 13 October 2026. The forecast warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
An active, planned power outage in San Diego County affects 1,098 customers. The source attributes it to electric-system upgrades and provides an estimated restoration time.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Riau, Indonesia, from 13:10 to 16:00 WIB on 13 October 2026. The source warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises precautions.
Illustrative image: The base of towering cumulus clouds producing rain showers on a cold front along Kinross Circle (Virginia State Route 6651) in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia — Famartin/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
NWS Portland issued a Freeze Warning for the Upper Hood River Valley until 8 AM PDT on October 13, with temperatures of 28–32°F expected. The alert says frost and freeze conditions could harm crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing; it advises protecting tender plants now.
A flood was reported in Panama, with 0 deaths and 0 displaced people. The source provides coordinates and a last-update date but no further impact details.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast from 14:07 to 16:00 WITA on 13 October 2026 in parts of Kalimantan Timur, including Biatan, Bongan, Gunung Tabur, Sangkulirang, Sepaku, and Talisayan. The forecast warned of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
A collision closed the eastbound A4 at Piccadilly and the eastbound Piccadilly Underpass. The source advised alternative routes and reported slow traffic, queues, and delays.
A freeze warning for Wallowa County forecasts temperatures as low as 25°F through 9 AM PDT, with possible harm to crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. The warning says to protect tender plants from the cold.
