Libre News of The World. Thursday the 8th of May 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Israel has intensified its military operations in Gaza, leading to significant civilian casualties and drawing widespread international condemnation. The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have condemned the attacks on civilian shelters, calling them violations of international law, while Israel’s proposal to militarize the delivery of humanitarian aid has been rejected by the UN and NGOs for compromising neutrality (source: Al Jazeera). Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have called for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, stressing the need for Russia’s genuine cooperation. They also voiced concerns about rising global tensions, including the situation in Gaza and the India-Pakistan conflict (source: France 24). In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reaffirmed the country’s commitment to renewable energy following a major blackout on April 28, which saw a significant disruption in the power grid. Sánchez emphasized that the recent blackout would not deter the transition to renewable energy, despite the challenges posed by the incident (source: France 24). Across the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal resumed limited electricity imports from Spain after the blackout, with transmission capacity reduced to 1 GW until May 12 while investigations into the cause continue (source: Público). Lastly, in the UK, Reform UK made historic gains in the 1 May local elections, securing 677 council seats and gaining control of several councils, including Runcorn and Helsby. These results signal a significant shift in the political landscape, with Reform UK challenging the dominance of the Conservative and Labour parties, while the Liberal Democrats also gained control of key councils (source: The Independent). 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!