Libre News of The World Express Edition. Friday the 15th of August 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: An Ancient Fault Whispers Beneath the Yukon explored scientists’ concerns that Canada’s Tintina fault may still hold the potential for a massive quake (CBC News). Nimbus Variant Rises: A Summer COVID Spike Sweeps 45 States detailed the spread of NB.1.8.1 and its public health implications (NPR News). Gangs Claim Two Elite Haitian Police in Ambush Near Port-au-Prince reported on escalating violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis (Al Jazeera). Lula Fires Back: If January 6 Happened in Brazil, Trump Would Stand Trial covered Brazil’s president defending his country’s judiciary (The Guardian). Amazon Under Threat: The Debate Over a Vital but Besieged Rainforest examined deforestation pressures in Colombia (El Espectador). Codelco Confirms Two More Deceased Workers Found at El Teniente Mine recounted Chile’s mining tragedy (La Tercera). Argentina Rocked as Contaminated Medical Fentanyl Kills Up to 96 Patients revealed a public health scandal (Buenos Aires Times). China Directs State Firms to Purchase Unsold Homes in Effort to Stabilise Property Market analyzed Beijing’s housing strategy (South China Morning Post). Origin Energy Warns Green Transition Costlier and Slower Than Forecast addressed Australia’s energy transition challenges (The Sydney Morning Herald). Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick Ejected Twice After Calling Government Spineless in Gaza Debate reported on New Zealand parliamentary tensions (Radio New Zealand). Japanese Firms Back New U.S.–Japan Trade Deal—But Cautiously looked at mixed corporate reactions to tariff cuts (Nikkei Asia). Record-Breaking Million-Dollar HDB Flat Sales Surge in Q2 highlighted Singapore’s luxury public housing boom (The Straits Times). Rice Alarm: Vietnam Seeks Government Pushback as Philippine Import Pause Looms warned of risks to Vietnam’s rice exports (Vietnam News). South African Court Tosses Out TotalEnergies’ Offshore Oil Permit marked an environmental legal win (Daily Maverick). Turkey Signs New Military Cooperation Deal, Arming and Training Syria’s Army outlined Ankara’s deepening defense role (Anadolu Agency). Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Pulls $8 Billion Write-Down on Gigaprojects signaled Vision 2030 recalibration (Arab News). HRW Accuses Israel of War Crime After Airstrike on Tehran’s Evin Prison Kills 80 condemned civilian-targeted strikes (Human Rights Watch). Bury the Idea of Palestine: Smotrich Revives Controversial E1 Settlement Plan reported on a move to block a two-state solution (The Times of Israel). Education Sector Braces for Extended Strikes into the School Year covered French teachers’ industrial action (Le Monde). Tragedy off Lampedusa: Boat Sinks, At Least 20 Feared Dead mourned another migrant disaster (ANSA). Spain Backs UN-Mandated Peacekeeping Plan for Gaza Stabilization explored Madrid’s diplomatic push (El País). Portugal Endures Sharpest Drop in Real Household Income in OECD revealed a steep economic slump (OECD). Historic Trump-Brokered TRIPP Corridor Set to Revive South Caucasus Connectivity examined a landmark transit deal (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty). Zelenskiy Meets Starmer in London Ahead of Trump–Putin Summit highlighted UK-Ukraine coordination (BBC News). Scotland’s Fiscal Storm Deepens—Deficit Hits £26.5 Billion analyzed worsening public finances (The Scotsman). Asian Hornet Threat Sparks National Response in Cork addressed invasive species containment (The Irish Times). Germany and Allies Mobilize $500 Million Military Aid for Ukraine via New NATO Supply Line showcased a major defense package (Deutsche Welle). Nordic Heatwave—A Climate Warning Etched in Extremes linked record heat to climate change (The Guardian). Green Light for Hvammsvirkjun: Iceland Grants Temporary Permit for New Hydropower Works reported on renewable expansion (RÚV). Smart Water Takes Root: Uzbekistan’s Leap into Digital Irrigation profiled high-tech water management (The Tashkent Times). Putin Eyes Nuclear Arms Deal with the U.S. Amid War Diplomacy suggested potential arms control talks (The Moscow Times). Ukraine Secures $1.5 Billion from European Allies for U.S. Weapons detailed pooled NATO support (Ukrinform). Bastar Tribal Villages to Hoist Tricolours After Decades of Insurgency celebrated a symbolic return to national unity (The Hindu). These news summaries were written using AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy, occasional mistakes or omissions may occur. Your understanding is appreciated, and we warmly welcome any feedback to help us continue improving the quality of our reporting. Thank you for being part of our journey!