Libre News of The World, Friday the 13th of June 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv to reaffirm military support, as Berlin assumes a larger role amid U.S. uncertainty (Der Spiegel). Denmark’s parliament approved a controversial deal granting U.S. forces access to Danish airbases, sparking sovereignty concerns (Politiken). Iceland experienced record-breaking heat in May, intensifying concerns over climate change and Greenland’s ice melt (RÚV). Uzbekistan moved closer to WTO membership after finalizing trade talks with the UK (The Diplomat). In Washington, Russia’s new ambassador Alexander Darchiev pledged to restore relations with the U.S. while cautioning against quick results (TASS). Sri Lanka implemented a nationwide 15% electricity tariff increase to stabilize its energy sector (Daily Mirror). In Northern Ireland, Ballymena was rocked by racially charged riots following a court case, with attacks targeting immigrant communities (BBC News). Meanwhile, bus maker Alexander Dennis announced the closure of its Falkirk plant, threatening 400 jobs and triggering political backlash in Scotland (The Herald). The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April due to U.S. tariffs and domestic tax shifts, raising fears of a broader slowdown (Financial Times). In Malta, two men were sentenced to life for their role in journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination, though the alleged mastermind remains free (Times of Malta). Portugal celebrated 40 years in the EU with high public support despite lingering economic challenges (Público). Spain and the UK reached a historic deal on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status, streamlining border controls while avoiding sovereignty changes (El País). Italy, meanwhile, faces difficulty meeting NATO’s proposed defense targets, balancing alliance obligations with economic constraints (La Repubblica). 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!