Libre News of The World. Monday the 15th of June 2026

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Today on Libre News of The World: Moncton records overdoses linked to medetomidine (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-overdoses-medetomidine-9.7234603), US clears Paramount Warner merger (https://www.reuters.com/world/us-justice-department-approves-paramounts-acquisition-warner-bros-politico-2026-06-12/), Costa Rica welcomes humpback whale season (https://ticotimes.net/2026/06/13/costa-ricas-humpback-whale-season-begins-on-the-pacific-coast), Caribbean nationals face US denaturalization review (https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/posts/caribbean-nationals-among-17-targeted-in-us-denaturalization-crackdown), Supermarkets expand gourmet food offerings (https://oglobo.globo.com/economia/noticia/2026/06/14/macarrao-de-grife-e-adega-gourmetizacao-chega-as-redes-populares-de-supermercados.ghtml), Colombia fears power risks amid El Niño (https://www.portafolio.co/energia/eventual-liquidacion-de-air-e-dispara-los-temores-de-un-apagon-ante-la-llegada-del-fenomeno-de-el-nino-496147), Chile Australia route joins top ten (https://www.latercera.com/pulso/noticia/santiago-sydney-entra-al-top-10-de-las-rutas-mas-transitadas-desde-y-hacia-chile/), Milei allies face growing political strain (https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/the-milei-siblings-are-losing-soldiers-fast.phtml), China sees new AI education boom (https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-06-11/from-cram-schools-to-smart-tablets-ai-fuels-chinas-new-edtech-boom-102453043.html), Australia faces Port Hedland strike threat (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-11/port-hedland-bhp-strike-action/106780760), New Zealand retains contractor after retraining (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kiwirail-contractor-stood-down-over-faulty-track-welding-working-for-organisation-after-retraining/HWML57T3H5F3RD4O55OXV6W7YM/), Japan UK discuss fighter jet funding concerns (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/14/japan/politics/starmer-meeting-takaichi-fighter-jet/), South Korea chipmakers accelerate HBM expansion (https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-chipmakers/newsView/ked202606120008), Vietnam approves five-day National Day holiday (https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnamese-to-have-5-day-break-for-national-day-5085518.html), Nigeria refinery boosts local crude purchases (https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/iran-war-gives-dangote-an-opening-as-refinery-ramps-up-nigerian-crude-purchases/222y063), Türkiye highlights strategic role in NATO (https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/experts-discuss-natos-future-turkiyes-strategic-role-ahead-of-ankara-summit-223247), Saudi Arabia deports thousands in crackdown (https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/662098/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-deports-7989-illegal-residents-in-a-week), Egypt advances strategic gas infrastructure projects (https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2026/06/13/madbouly-inspects-strategic-gas-projects-infrastructure-developments-during-beheira-tour/), Iran US move closer to first-stage agreement (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/14/iran-war-day-107-washington-tehran-close-to-signing-first-stage-of-deal), Israel weighs next diplomatic steps (https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-899296), Dior backs Andersons long-term vision (https://www.lemonde.fr/en/lifestyle/article/2026/06/14/at-dior-jonathan-anderson-is-thinking-long-term-not-trendy_6754450_37.html), Italy teen confesses to killing aunt (https://corrieredelveneto.corriere.it/notizie/venezia-mestre/cronaca/26_giugno_14/a-17-anni-uccide-la-zia-e-getta-il-cadavere-nel-fiume-interrogato-tutta-la-notte-confessa-3dd5c14e-c737-4db2-816f-81f1f6f73xlk.shtml), Spain faces surge in sophisticated bank fraud (https://elpais.com/economia/2026-06-14/los-fraudes-bancarios-se-hacen-mas-sofisticados-y-abren-una-batalla-legal-los-ahorros-de-una-vida-se-habian-esfumado.html), Portugal completes urgent beach protection works (https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/detalhe/investimento-de-27-milhoes-para-obras-urgentes-nas-praias-esta-em-conclusao), Azerbaijan strengthens regional transport ambitions (https://www.azernews.az/analysis/259681.html), UK monitors Russian shadow fleet activity (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/14/russian-shadow-fleet-oil-tanker-channel-army-marines-keir-starmer-dan-jarvis-makerfield-labour-uk-politics-latest-news-updates), Scotland confronts toll of drug deaths crisis (https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26190101.reckoning-human-cost-edinburghs-drug-deaths-crisis/), Ireland faces loss of vulnerable children records (https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/06/14/thousands-of-vulnerable-childrens-records-may-be-destroyed-in-coming-weeks/), Greenland documentary highlights traditional hunting (https://www.knr.gl/en/tv/dokumentarer/saattuni-qimussertarneq-knr-24052026), Germany sees defence industry boom (https://www.dw.com/en/gold-rush-atmosphere-at-berlins-military-air-trade-show/a-77538303), Sweden explores future drinking water security (https://swedenherald.com/article/sewer-or-the-sea-how-to-secure-drinking-water), Iceland enjoys extended spell of sunshine (https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2026/06/13/photos_beautiful_weather_continues/), Uzbekistan workers stage labour strike (https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/06/13/strike/), North Korea condemns criticism of Russia ties (https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/13/north-korea-protests-seoul-eu-rebuke-of-russia-ties-a93008), Ukraine reports return of fallen soldiers (https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/06/13/8039135/), and Vedanta aluminium unit drives demerger plans (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/vedanta-listing-why-its-aluminium-business-is-the-undisputed-crown-jewel-of-the-mega-4-way-demerger/articleshow/131715966.cms). 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