Libre News of The World Express Edition. Sunday the 19th of January 2025

On this episode of Libre News of The World Express Edition, we cover a wide range of impactful global stories. Iceland retains its title as the world’s most peaceful nation for the 17th year in a row, while Switzerland commits to modernizing its Cold War-era bunkers to boost national resilience. In Europe, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk advocates for a potential UK “Breturn” during discussions with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who also announced a UK-Polish defense pact. Tensions rise as Russia launches a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine ahead of peace talks. Meanwhile, India witnesses public outrage as a police volunteer is convicted of raping and murdering a trainee doctor in Kolkata. In other developments, Morocco faces criticism over plans to cull stray dogs before the 2030 World Cup, and Portugal advances its renewable energy goals with a €10 billion investment in offshore wind farms. Stay tuned for concise updates on these pressing stories shaping the world.