Libre News of The World. Thursday the 9th of January 2025

Today's news highlights significant developments across various regions. In Canada, the services sector contracted for the first time in three months, reflecting economic challenges. President-elect Donald Trump proposed a controversial U.S.-Canada merger following Trudeau's resignation, sparking debate. Meanwhile, Waldorf Astoria announced plans for a luxury resort in Costa Rica, and Royal Caribbean faced legal issues over privacy breaches by a former crew member. Global updates include North Korea's hypersonic missile test and U.S. sanctions on Sudan’s RSF leader over genocide accusations. In Europe, the UK braces for severe snowstorms, while Germany pushes the EU to ease sanctions on Syria. Scandinavia anticipates a surge in Northern Lights tourism in 2025, and Iceland joins a Danish-led effort to fund Ukraine's defense. Lastly, Moldova accused Russia of instigating an energy crisis, and Microsoft committed $3 billion to AI and cloud infrastructure in India.