Libre News of The World. Friday the 6th of June 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Canada declared a state of emergency as wildfires rage across multiple provinces, prompting mass evacuations and affecting air quality globally (Wikipedia). Elon Musk publicly opposed former President Trump’s controversial tax bill, criticizing its fiscal and civil implications (The Guardian). In a bold diplomatic gesture, Guatemala reaffirmed its support for Taiwan during President Arévalo’s visit to Taipei (The Guardian). The U.S. imposed new travel restrictions on Cuban citizens, citing national security concerns (CBS News). Brazil reported containment of a bird flu outbreak as major poultry importers reconsider trade bans (The Guardian). Colombia’s Ecopetrol faces internal crisis over a costly U.S. law firm contract and mounting debt (El País). Chile partnered with Google to launch the Humboldt Cable, a trans-Pacific digital infrastructure project aimed at boosting connectivity (AP News). Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced her political comeback, running for office in Buenos Aires Province (Buenos Aires Times, Mercopress). Citigroup will cut 3,500 tech jobs in China amid a global restructuring plan (Reuters). New Zealand suspended three Māori lawmakers following a haka protest, triggering debates on cultural expression in Parliament (The Guardian). Japan’s ispace prepares for a historic lunar landing with its “Resilience” spacecraft (AP News). Singapore’s Changi Airport unveiled a $10 billion expansion project, including the future Terminal 5 (The Sun UK). Vietnam repealed its two-child policy to address declining birthrates (The Straits Times). Harmony Gold declared a “Day of Safety” after a fatal mine accident in South Africa (Mining Weekly). The World Bank resumed funding to Uganda despite its Anti-LGBT law, citing safeguards in place (Reuters). Turkey urged the EU to expand defence funding access amid NATO friction (Reuters). Jordan advanced its largest-ever desalination project with international backing (The National News). Iran rejected a U.S. nuclear proposal, escalating tensions despite ongoing peace talks (Al-Monitor). Israeli opposition moves to dissolve Parliament, threatening Netanyahu’s coalition (Haaretz). France announced a nationwide outdoor smoking ban starting July 1 (Le Monde). Italy requested long-term EU budget flexibility for defence spending (Euractiv). Northern Iceland was hit by a rare June snowstorm, disrupting local communities (Iceland Monitor). Portugal began allowing UK travellers to use e-gates, easing post-Brexit travel delays (The Portugal News). The EU escalated disciplinary action against Romania for its excessive budget deficit (Euractiv). The UK’s inflation data was overstated due to an ONS error amid broader economic concerns (The Guardian). Edinburgh’s Filmhouse reopened, embracing traditional film formats to revive its cinematic heritage (The Scotsman). Ireland deported 35 individuals to Nigeria in a charter operation aligned with immigration policies (The Irish Times). Germany committed to increasing its military forces by up to 60,000 troops in response to NATO demands (Deutsche Welle). Stockholm Fashion Week returned after a three-year hiatus, focusing on sustainability and emerging designers (Vogue Scandinavia). Finland reinforced manual navigation training in its military amid rising GPS vulnerability concerns (Yle News). Russia vowed retaliation following Ukrainian drone strikes, while peace talks continued in Turkey (Al Jazeera). And Russian drone attacks killed five civilians in Ukraine, including a one-year-old, shortly after Putin’s call with Donald Trump (The Kyiv Independent). Sri Lanka signed an educational partnership with the National University of Singapore to boost academic collaboration (Daily FT). 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!