Up to 30,000 civilian police staff in England and Wales are set to strike on 23 January, including 999 call takers.

Extreme cold with high winds is forecast through the weekend for Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Expect travel delays and flight cancellations.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila will be closed to all flights during the arrival and departure of Pope Francis in the Philippines on January 15 and 19.