Libre News of The World Express Edition. Monday the 16th of June 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: Iceland experienced record-breaking heat in May, raising concerns about climate change and the Greenland ice sheet’s rapid melt (Bloomberg). In India, the Allahabad High Court reinstated Marion Biotech’s license, overturning a previous ban linked to the Uzbekistan cough syrup tragedy (The Hindu). Russia positioned itself as a potential mediator in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, leveraging ties with both nations to offer diplomatic intervention (Al Jazeera). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the U.S. to intensify sanctions on Russia, criticizing any neutral stance as damaging to Ukraine’s cause (Politico). In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz launched a €500 billion infrastructure plan to modernize the economy and counter far-right sentiment (Handelsblatt). Meanwhile, a 14-year-old Irish activist, Cara Darmody, challenged her government over autism assessment delays, citing widespread legal violations and calling for emergency measures (The Irish Times). In the UK, advocacy group For Women Scotland considered further legal action following a Supreme Court ruling that defined “woman” under the Equality Act as biological female (The Guardian). The UK also deployed military assets to the Middle East amid threats from Iran and growing regional instability (The Guardian). Romania’s coalition talks remain deadlocked over fiscal reform, as the EU demands urgent deficit reduction measures (Euractiv). In Lisbon, residents joined coordinated anti-tourism protests across Southern Europe, demanding policies to curb housing crises caused by mass tourism (Reuters). Finally, FactCheck revealed Sri Lanka overstated its foreign reserves by $1.4 billion due to a non-convertible Chinese swap, raising concerns about transparency during its economic recovery (The Morning). 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!