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Libre News of The World. Tuesday the 13th of October 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World... the war in Ukraine remains central to international diplomacy as Donald Trump announces an energy ceasefire with Russia, prompting confusion in Kyiv over the terms and whether Ukraine was consulted. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is demanding reciprocal commitments, while Canada warns that Washington’s Russian diesel deal risks undermining peace efforts. The European Union has meanwhile agreed to its largest-ever sanctions package targeting nearly 1,600 individuals and entities linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex.

Across the Americas, Brazil has declared emergencies in 36 Amazon municipalities as wildfires blanket Manaus in smoke. Colombia has intensified military operations against FARC dissidents in Catatumbo, while two workers have died following a landslide at Chile’s El Teniente copper mine. Costa Rica is reassessing its proposed Pacific trade agreement amid concerns from domestic producers, and Argentina’s plan to offer citizenship through investment faces growing parliamentary opposition.

In Asia, China has sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their support for Taiwan, intensifying pressure on Beijing’s diplomatic rivals. Japan and South Korea have condemned North Korean missile launches, while Vietnam is requiring social-media and online trading accounts to link to its national digital identity system by the end of the year. Australia is also debating tougher online-safety laws, including whether users should be able to sue technology companies over online harm. New Zealand’s ACT party has proposed raising the retirement age and cutting public spending ahead of November’s election.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has extended Riyadh airport’s closure following deadly Houthi strikes, while Iran says Washington’s response to a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains inadequate. Egypt is preparing to offer a 30 per cent stake in Banque du Caire through a planned public listing.

Across Europe, Italy’s steel crisis is deepening as workers strike against the planned shutdown of former Ilva plants. France faces mounting pressure over its education system, Spain’s left-wing parties are reshaping their electoral alliances, and Portugal is moving to increase state ownership in its energy grid. Germany’s labour minister has resigned, while Norway and Poland have strengthened their strategic partnership to reinforce NATO’s northern and eastern defences.

Elsewhere, Scotland’s universities face renewed warnings over alleged Chinese espionage risks, Ireland has expanded financing for businesses and farmers, and Iceland is preparing for a potentially powerful Atlantic storm.

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Libre News of The World. Tuesday the 13th of October 2026

001 — Canada

002 — United States

003 — Costa Rica

004 — Brazil

005 — Colombia

006 — Chile

007 — Argentina

008 — China

009 — Australia

010 — New Zealand

011 — Japan

012 — South Korea

013 — Vietnam

014 — South Africa

015 — Turkey

016 — Saudi Arabia

017 — Egypt

018 — Iran

019 — Israel

020 — France

021 — Italy

022 — Spain

023 — Portugal

024 — Azerbaijan

025 — United Kingdom

026 — Scotland

027 — Ireland

028 — Greenland

029 — Germany

030 — Norway

031 — Iceland

032 — Russia

033 — Ukraine

034 — India