Libre News of The World. Friday the 3rd of July 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, we cover: half of young Brazilian women have a double workload from age 18 (https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/business/2026/06/half-of-young-brazilian-women-have-a-double-workload-from-age-18-study-says.shtml); Bogotá households paying informal rent equivalent to buying a home (https://www.portafolio.co/mis-finanzas/vivienda/en-bogota-535-000-hogares-pagan-en-arriendo-informal-lo-mismo-que-costaria-comprar-una-vivienda-y-no-lo-saben-497328); Chile faces recession concerns after fifth consecutive Imacec decline (https://www.latercera.com/pulso/noticia/aparece-fantasma-de-recesion-tecnica-tras-quinta-caida-consecutiva-del-imacec-y-expertos-piden-acciones-de-hacienda-y-el-bc/); Mercosur summit exposes divisions over EU trade agreement (https://batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/mercosur-summit-exposes-divisions-over-implementation-of-eu-trade-agreement.phtml); China reports latest national development news (https://english.news.cn/20260701/eed1abfae58b45858cae796a4453e728/c.html); Australia ranks third globally for median wealth (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-02/ubs-global-wealth-report-australia-millionaires/106869298); Auckland murder trial hears defence case (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-trial-hears-defence-case-for-margaret-green-accused-of-murdering-partner-selwyn-robson/CFNI5JNIAVELVNU66Y5KI4IJRU/); Japan launches first gas-powered mini taxis after deregulation (https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/79099); South Korea economic report (https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260702005551320?section=economy-finance/economy); Dutch yacht builder opens first overseas shipyard in Vietnam (https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/dutch-yacht-builder-sets-up-shipyard-in-northern-vietnam-5092552.html); Nigeria’s return to frontier market index faces new hurdle (https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/nigerias-return-to-london-based-frontier-market-index-hits-fresh-hurdle-over-new/dl8wv1e); Türkiye and EU seek stronger economic partnership (https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-eu-to-gain-from-closer-economic-ties-amid-global-challenges-223908); Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign security cooperation MoU (https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/662661/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-pakistan-sign-security-cooperation-mou); Jotun Egypt expands manufacturing with over $100 million investment (https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/06/30/jotun-egypt-invests-over-100m-in-new-plant-expands-exports-and-launches-local-fire-protection-manufacturing/); Iran says it will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz (https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527827/Qalibaf-says-Iran-won-t-give-up-Hormuz-Strait); Israeli culture news (https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-901198); French shoppers rush to buy air conditioners ahead of another heatwave (https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260702-france-race-get-hold-of-air-conditioning-ac-third-heatwave-looms); Friuli Venezia Giulia restores provinces (https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/07/in-friuli-venezia-giulia-tornano-le-province-via-libera-del-consiglio-regionale-66bc93ab-cee0-487f-9414-2dce55ff49ea.html); Spain records its strongest May tourism figures on record (https://elpais.com/economia/2026-07-02/el-turismo-en-espana-vive-el-mejor-mayo-de-su-historia-y-se-encamina-a-los-100-millones-de-viajeros.html); EU opens anti-dumping investigation into Chinese battery imports (https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/empresas/comercio/detalhe/ue-abre-investigacao-antidumping-as-importacoes-de-pilhas-oriundas-da-china); Azerbaijan analysis (https://www.azernews.az/analysis/260508.html); Currys warns of fan shortages as another UK heatwave approaches (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/02/fan-shortage-uk-heatwave-currys); New owner pledges future investment in Fife creamery (https://www.scotsman.com/business/new-owner-makes-pledge-after-buying-69-year-old-fife-creamery-business-8773900); Irish parliament to debate hare coursing ban (https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0702/1581384-coursing-ban-vote/); Greenland expands access to gender-affirming healthcare (https://knr.gl/kl/nutaarsiassat/arnat-taarsiivigineqarnissaminnut-maanna-qinnuteqarsinnaanngoraluartut-suli); German prosecutors accuse Ukraine over Nord Stream sabotage (https://www.dw.com/en/nord-stream-blast-ordered-by-ukraine-say-german-prosecutors/a-77798230); Sweden extends Somalia support to boost deportations (https://swedenherald.com/article/sweden-extends-criticized-somalia-support-to-boost-deportations-minister-says); Iceland expands Grótta Nature Reserve (https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/nature_and_travel/2026/07/02/photos_grotta_nature_reserve_expanded/); Uzbekistan considers restricting social media for children under 16 (https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/06/30/social-media/); Georgia’s only oil refinery to stop using Russian crude (https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/02/georgias-only-oil-refinery-to-stop-using-russian-crude-by-september-a93147); Ukraine approves controlled exports of domestically produced weapons (https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/07/01/8041979/); and ITC enters India’s cola market with a premium strategy (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/itc-enter-cola-business-of-reliance-campa-pepsi-coke-coca-cola-cracks-in-cola-kingdom-indias-duopoly-faces-biggest-test-in-decades/articleshow/132134671.cms). 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. "Libre News of the World provides original summaries of reporting published by third-party news organizations. We do not claim to have conducted the original reporting unless explicitly stated." Ad free episodes available at https://www.patreon.com/LibreNewsofTheWorld