Hurricane Norbert continued to track north-northwestward in the eastern Pacific Ocean, close to and paralleling the Baja California Peninsula, early Sept. 5. The storm is expected to weaken through Sept. 6 as it continues to move along the same general path. No landfall is forecast, but Norbert will likely produce …

Authorities at the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre raised the threat level of international terrorism in the UK from “substantial” to “severe” Aug. 29. This is the second-highest rating possible and indicates that an attack is highly likely, but not imminent. The security authority cited ongoing developments in Syria and Iraq …

There will be a major demonstration by the far-right ‘Svesnkarnas Parti’ on Aug. 30, in downtown Stockholm, with a significant counter-demonstration also planned. Similar events elsewhere in Sweden have become violent. Avoid all demonstrations and follow the advice of the local authorities.