Libre News of The World Express Edition. Friday the 28th of February 2025

On this episode of Libre News of The World Express Edition, we cover a range of impactful stories. The University of Edinburgh is grappling with a £140 million deficit, prompting potential job cuts, while the University and College Union urges the institution to use its resources to protect jobs. In Iceland, the Carmelite community in Hafnarfjörður faces disruption due to ongoing seismic activity, which has affected both their daily life and the stability of their monastery. Meanwhile, Poland and Slovakia are enhancing their defense collaboration through joint procurement of ammunition, armored vehicles, and air defense systems. Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Ukraine resulted in a new economic partnership to aid Ukraine’s reconstruction, though security guarantees remain a point of contention. In India, an anticipated heatwave threatens wheat production, potentially endangering food security and exports. Additionally, Syngenta has acquired a genetic repository from Novartis to advance biologic crop protection, and European leaders are meeting in London to address Ukraine amidst shifting U.S. policy.