Libre News of The World. Thursday the 8th of January 2026

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Today on Libre News of The World we covered Canada reaffirming that only Denmark and Greenland can decide Greenland’s future (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/only-denmark-greenland-can-decide-islands-future-says-canada-2026-01-06/), the United States marking a deeply divisive fifth anniversary of January 6 (https://apnews.com/article/1ef8f91dcdf0f209ba7316139df7e9c6), Central America grappling with Guatemala’s crackdown on gang networks (https://www.centroamerica360.com/), Caribbean leaders warning of regional instability linked to Venezuela (https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/caribbean-news/grenada-pm-warns-venezuela-crisis-is-fueling-regional-instability), Brazil projecting a major trade surplus (https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/economia/noticia/2026-01/governo-projeta-superavit-comercial-de-ate-us-90-bilhoes-em-2026), Colombia mobilising nationwide marches (https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2026/01/06/cut-se-une-al-llamado-de-petro-marchara-el-7-de-enero-hagamos-presencia-para-defender-la-soberania-y-la-democracia/), Chile recalling an ambassador after a diplomatic row (https://g5noticias.cl/2026/01/07/comision-de-relaciones-exteriores-del-senado-conocen-sanciones-a-embajadora-pakarati/), Argentina seeing protests at the US Embassy (https://www.plenglish.com/news/2026/01/06/buenos-aires-massive-protest-in-front-of-us-embassy-in-argentina/), China sanctioning Taiwanese independence figures (https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-takes-punitive-actions-three-taiwanese-independence-activities-2026-01-07/), Australia battling extreme heat and fire danger (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/victoria-south-australia-authorities-brace-for-fires-heatwave/106203894), New Zealand responding to a fruit fly detection (https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-releases/biosecurity-new-zealand-investigating-and-boosting-trapping-after-finding-fruit-fly-in-auckland/), Japan condemning China’s dual-use export ban (https://apnews.com/article/0ea90fa798771c9fb650422ca3e21e09), Singapore expanding regional air links (https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/scoot-unveils-direct-singapore-to-chiang-rai-flights-connecting-singapore-and-thailand-like-never-before/), Thailand warning of fragile border ceasefires (https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40060878), Africa watching political developments in the Central African Republic (https://www.okayafrica.com/today-in-africa-january-6-2026-touadera-wins-third-term-in-car-israels-somaliland-visit-sparks-somalia-backlash/1410384), Turkey’s surge in electric vehicle sales (https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/electric-vehicle-sales-rise-strongly-in-turkiye-in-2025/3123456), Saudi Arabia opening its financial markets to all foreign investors (https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/01/06/saudi-arabia-to-open-financial-market-to-all-categories-of-foreign-investors/), Iran facing escalating unrest (https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/06/security-forces-clash-with-protesters-in-irans-main-bazaar-as-36-killed-in-rallies), Israel approving a key West Bank settlement step (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/israel-clears-final-hurdle-west-bank-settlement-construction/106206464), France hit by heavy snow and travel chaos (https://www.tf1info.fr/transports/neige-verglas-deplacements-en-ile-de-france-vols-les-precisions-du-ministre-des-transports-pour-mercredi-7-janvier-2026-2417041.html), Italy struggling with winter storms and school closures (https://www.tecnicadellascuola.it/allerta-meteo-il-7-gennaio-2026-ce-fake-news-che-a-roma-le-scuole-sarebbero-chiuse-il-maltempo-ce-ma-le-scuole-saranno-aperte/), Spain under red weather alerts (https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/01/06/red-weather-alert-for-central-spain-as-storm-francis-triggers-danger-to-life-warnings-with-temperatures-plunging-to-14c-and-snow-and-wind-alerts-in-force/), Portugal pausing a new EU border system at Lisbon airport (https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/portugal-suspends-new-eu-entry-exit-system-at-lisbon-humberto-delgado-airport-for-three-months-following-severe-delays-and-disruptions-at-the-border/), Malta pushing tougher venue safety rules (https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/138998/safety_first_policy_for_venues_proposed_by_momentum_after_swiss_ski_resort_fire), the UK bracing for Storm Goretti (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/06/snow-and-ice-close-hundreds-of-schools-across-uk-storm-goretti-expected), Scotland facing severe winter travel disruption (https://www.traffic.gov.scot/traffic-information/weather), Ireland under fresh snow and ice warnings (https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0105/1551473-ireland-weather-cold/), Austria’s steel production growth (https://gmk.center/en/news/austria-increased-steel-production-by-7-6-y-y-in-november/), Scandinavia reaffirming Arctic security unity (https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-by-the-foreign-ministers-of-denmark-finland-iceland-norway-and-sweden-on-6-january-2026/id3145218/), Iceland monitoring rising volcanic risk (https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/earthquake-in-brennisteinsfjoll-faster-subsidence-in-krysuvik-and-continued-magma-accumulation-at-svartsengi), Uzbekistan approving major food-industry investment (https://www.trend.az/business/4138614.html), Russia raising taxes amid economic strain (https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-economy-putin-orders-more-taxes-wartime-gdp-growth-slows-2026-1), Ukraine securing new international guarantees (https://apnews.com/article/ed33052069b813110fe1aeb13d4268a4), and India commissioning a new Coast Guard ship (https://thefederal.com/category/news/live-trending-top-news-of-january-7-2026-224289). 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