Libre News of The World Super Express Edition. Friday the 2nd of May 2025

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On this Episode of Libre News of The World Super Express edition, we covered a variety of significant stories from around the globe. First, we reported on the mass deportation of 39 individuals from Ireland to Georgia, an action taken as part of a broader immigration crackdown following non-compliance with previous deportation orders. The deportation, including five children, was executed on a chartered flight, with Irish officials reinforcing their commitment to enforcing immigration laws, particularly regarding applicants from countries deemed "generally safe" like Georgia. For more information, visit AP News url: https://apnews.com/article/8566241ea0e121a30437d845357055d8 and The Irish Times url: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/39-deported-to-georgia-amid-immigration-crackdown-1.4652324. Additionally, we highlighted the U.S. government's ongoing struggle to enforce its tariffs on European goods, as the U.S. and European Union clash over these trade restrictions. In a related development, we reported on how the Eurozone economy grew by 0.4% in Q1 2025, a performance slightly better than that of the U.S., but with future risks posed by the 25% tariff on cars and steel. For more information, visit Reuters url: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eurozone-growth-idUSKBN2B30ZG and The Guardian url: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/01/eurozone-economy-expected-to-grow-in-2025-exports-hurt-by-tariffs. We also covered a disturbing case from Oviedo, Spain, where three young boys, aged eight and ten, were rescued from a horrifying confinement by their German-American parents. This led to charges of child abuse and neglect as authorities continue to investigate. For more information, visit El País url: https://english.elpais.com/2025/04/30/spain/230126207.html and RTÉ News url: https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0430/1324400-spain-children-rescued/. In the UK, we reported on the latest trends in the manufacturing sector, which showed a sharp decline linked to U.S. tariffs, as businesses faced rising costs and limited export demand. For more information, visit The Times url: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/uk-factory-employment-drops-amid-tax-rises-and-tariffs-v89xgxz9w and Reuters url: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-uk-manufacturing-idUSKBN2B50K1. On the cultural front, we noted that Starbucks will open its first stores in Iceland in May 2025, marking a major expansion of the coffee giant in the Nordic region. For more information, visit Iceland Review url: https://www.icelandreview.com/business/starbucks-iceland-2025/ and RÚV url: https://www.ruv.is/news/2025/04/30/starbucks-opens-in-iceland. Finally, we covered Norway’s efforts to attract top researchers, launching a £7.2 million fund aimed at drawing in global talent, particularly from academics feeling the pressure of funding cuts and restrictions in the U.S. For more information, visit The Guardian url: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/30/norway-researchers-fund-initiative and Research Council of Norway url: https://www.researchcouncil.no/en/news/2025/norway-launches-researchers-fund/. 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!