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Libre News of The World. Tuesday the 3rd of November 2026

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Canada and the United States signal progress towards a new trade agreement, with Donald Trump raising the possibility of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline. Meanwhile, an American federal judge dismisses an election lawsuit in Alaska as voters prepare for the midterms.

Across Latin America, an investigation raises allegations of political corruption in Nicaragua, Cuba extends daylight saving time amid severe electricity shortages, and Brazil faces political uncertainty following President Lula's re-election. Colombia's proposed aerial coca eradication programme encounters opposition, Venezuela reportedly strikes a Colombian rebel camp, and devastating floods hit Ecuador's Galรกpagos Islands.

In the Asia-Pacific, China reforms its interest-rate framework, Australia's housing downturn accelerates, and New Zealand approaches a general election dominated by living costs. Japan considers a major defence expansion, South Korea proposes record investment in artificial intelligence, and Vietnam introduces energy-price relief.

Elsewhere, Madagascar strengthens economic ties with Russia, Turkey explores nuclear cooperation with South Korea, Saudi Arabia confronts an oil-driven economic contraction, and Egypt secures World Bank financing. Iran offers a conditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic negotiations continue.

Across Europe, French students resume protests, Italy's manufacturing sector contracts, Spain investigates a deadly railway collision, and housing demonstrations intensify in Portugal. Britain faces scrutiny over its China strategy, Scotland's carbon-capture funding remains uncertain, and Ireland considers a constitutional review of possible reunification.

Greenland opens a major Arctic airport, German officials receive spyware warnings, Norway considers healthcare reforms, and Iceland's Blue Lagoon prepares for a potential stock market listing.

Finally, Uzbekistan announces overseas employment initiatives, Russia and Ukraine conclude a limited humanitarian ceasefire, Russian attacks threaten Ukraine's winter electricity supplies, and India evacuates thousands ahead of another powerful cyclone.

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Libre News of The World | 2 November 2026

India has been added as 035, following Ukraine. The four retained source URLs are preserved as visibly supplied in the approved dossier.

001 โ€” Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

TITLE: Trump Floats Revival of Keystone XL as Canada and US Edge Towards New Trade Agreement

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002 โ€” United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

TITLE: US Judge Rejects Trump Administration's Attempt to Block Alaska Election Certification Ahead of Crucial Midterms

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003 โ€” Nicaragua ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

TITLE: New Report Accuses Nicaragua's Ortega-Murillo Government of Turning State Institutions into a Family-Controlled Business Empire

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004 โ€” Cuba ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡บ

TITLE: Cuba Extends Daylight Saving Time as Severe Power Shortages Disrupt Daily Life and Leave Much of Havana Without Electricity

SOURCES:

  1. CiberCuba โ€” Electricity Monitoring, 1 November
    https://www.cibercuba.com/apagones/sen/partes/2026/11/01/

  4. CiberCuba โ€” Electricity Monitoring, 2 November
    https://www.cibercuba.com/apagones/

005 โ€” Brazil ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท

TITLE: Brazil's Defeated Presidential Candidate Remains in US as Lula Prepares for Fourth Term

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006 โ€” Colombia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด

TITLE: US Lawmakers Challenge Colombia's Plan to Resume Aerial Coca Spraying Amid Amazon Environmental Concerns

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007 โ€” Venezuela ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ช

TITLE: Venezuelan Military Reportedly Bombs Colombian Rebel Camp, Killing at Least 19 in Possible Shift in Border Policy

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008 โ€” Ecuador ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ

TITLE: Ecuador's Galรกpagos Islands Declare Flood Emergency as El Niรฑo Rains Leave Thousands Affected

SOURCES:

  1. Secretarรญa Nacional de Gestiรณn de Riesgos
    https://www.gestionderiesgos.gob.ec/sitrep-eventos-de-lluvias-por-alerta-roja/

009 โ€” China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ

TITLE: China Overhauls Key Interest-Rate Framework as Central Bank Moves to Support Financial Stability

SOURCES:

  3. Shanghai Securities News via Eastmoney
    https://finance.eastmoney.com/a/202611023918037430.html

010 โ€” Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

TITLE: Australia's Housing Slump Accelerates Towards a 40-Year Record as Another Interest Rate Rise Looms

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011 โ€” New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

TITLE: New Zealand Election: Labour Gains Economic Trust as Fuel Prices Become a Major Voter Concern

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012 โ€” Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

TITLE: Japan Considers Nearly Doubling Five-Year Defence Spending to ยฅ80 Trillion Amid Rising Regional Tensions

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013 โ€” South Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

TITLE: South Korea Unveils Record Budget Push for Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors and Defence Modernisation

SOURCES:

  1. Government of the Republic of Korea โ€” Corrected official mobile URL
    https://m.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?cateId=&newsId=148974746&pageIndex=1&repCode_P=&smenu=

014 โ€” Vietnam ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

TITLE: Vietnam Cuts Electricity Prices and Petrol Tax as Inflation Pressures Mount

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015 โ€” Madagascar ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

TITLE: Madagascar Deepens Ties with Russia as Military-Led Government Pursues New Economic Partnerships

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016 โ€” Turkey ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท

TITLE: Turkey Seeks South Korean Partnership for Planned Nuclear Power Plant as ErdoฤŸan Arrives in Seoul

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017 โ€” Saudi Arabia ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

TITLE: Saudi Arabia's Economy Contracts 3.8% as Oil Production Slumps Amid Regional Conflict

SOURCES:

  1. GASTAT โ€” Original Primary Statistical Evidence
    https://ent.news/2026/11/29.pdf

018 โ€” Egypt ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ

TITLE: Egypt Signs US$1 Billion World Bank Financing Agreement to Support Economic Reforms

SOURCES:

  1. Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs โ€” Primary Signing Confirmation
    https://www.mfa.gov.eg/ar/Ministers/Details/ForeignMinisterMeetings/7781

019 โ€” Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท

TITLE: Iran and US Exchange Peace Proposals as Tehran Offers Two-Day Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

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020 โ€” France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

TITLE: French Student Protests Resume as Nationwide Strike Threatens Further Disruption

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  5. INSEE โ€” Primary Official Economic Evidence
    https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/9111036

021 โ€” Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

TITLE: Italy's Manufacturing Sector Contracts as Inflation Surges and Economic Growth Stalls

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  3. ISTAT โ€” Preliminary GDP Estimate, Third Quarter 2026
    https://www.istat.it/comunicato-stampa/stima-preliminare-del-pil-iii-trimestre-2026/

022 โ€” Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

TITLE: Spain Identifies 66 Victims of Deadly High-Speed Rail Collision as Investigation Intensifies

SOURCES:

  1. RTVE โ€” Victim Identifications and Hospitalisation Figures
    https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20261102/accidente-urda-identificados-66-69-muertos/17295877.shtml

  2. Agencia EFE โ€” Judicial Investigation and Evidence Preservation
    https://efe.com/espana/2026-11-01/accidente-trenes-urda-investigacion-guardia-civil/

  4. Euronews โ€” Victim Identification and Planned Government Assistance
    https://es.euronews.com/2026/11/02/accidente-tren-urda-66-victimas-identificadas-continua-busqueda

  5. EFE Verifica โ€” Unsupported Sabotage Allegations
    https://verifica.efe.com/sabotaje-accidente-ferroviario-urda/

023 โ€” Portugal ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

TITLE: Portugal's Housing Protests Escalate as Police Arrest 13 and Government Faces Growing Pressure

SOURCES:

  1. Agรชncia Lusa via Diรกrio de Notรญcias da Madeira โ€” Arrests and Court Appearances
    https://www.dnoticias.pt/2026/11/2/511262-detidos-nas-acampadas-de-lisboa-e-do-porto-presentes-a-tribunal/

  3. Reuters โ€” Housing Protests, Police Operations and Rental Legislation
    https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/thousands-return-lisbon-square-press-government-scrap-rental-bill-2026-10-31/

024 โ€” Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

TITLE: Azerbaijanโ€“Turkey Tensions Surface as President Aliyev Skips Ankara Summit Despite ErdoฤŸan's Invitation

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  4. AzerNEWS โ€” Azerbaijan's Representation at the Summit
    https://www.azernews.az/nation/266503.html

025 โ€” United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

TITLE: UK Parliamentary Committee Warns Government's China Strategy Risks Trade and National Security

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026 โ€” Scotland ๐Ÿด

TITLE: Scotland's Major Carbon-Capture Project Faces Funding Uncertainty as UK Prioritises Defence Spending

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  2. UK Parliament โ€” Ministerial Answer, 30 October 2026
    https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-21/36767/

  3. The Press and Journal โ€” Original Investigation into Grant Funding
    https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/7142531/north-east-carbon-capture-labour-funding/

027 โ€” Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

TITLE: Ireland Takes Historic Step Towards Examining Reunification as Government Plans Constitutional Review

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028 โ€” Greenland ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

TITLE: Greenland Opens Major Arctic Airport as Tourism Expansion Strengthens Economic Independence Ambitions

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  1. Greenland Airports โ€” Official Airport Opening Announcement
    https://www.airports.gl/en/article/approval-secured-ilulissat-airport-opens-thursday-2/

  2. Government of Greenland โ€” Prime Minister's Official Statement
    https://naalakkersuisut.gl/Nyheder/2026/10/2910_ilulissat?sc_lang=da

  3. Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority โ€” Regulatory Approval
    https://www.trafikstyrelsen.dk/nyheder/2026/okt/ny-international-lufthavn-i-groenland-godkendt

  4. Air Greenland โ€” Official Flight Programme
    https://airgreenland.com/campaigns/ilulissat-airport-opening/

029 โ€” Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

TITLE: German Lawmakers and Government Officials Warned of Possible Spyware Attacks on iPhones

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030 โ€” Norway ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด

TITLE: Norway Proposes Major Healthcare Overhaul as Commission Calls for Changes to Hospital Management and Local Services

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  1. Government of Norway โ€” Original Commission Report
    https://www.regjeringen.no/no/dokumenter/nou-2026-12/id3190350/

  2. Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services โ€” Official Government Announcement
    https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/nytt-skritt-pa-veien-mot-helsereform-vestre-tok-imot-helsereformutvalgets-forslag/id3190681/

  4. FO (Fellesorganisasjonen) โ€” Professional Organisation's Response
    https://www.fo.no/nyheter/nyhetsarkiv/helse-handler-om-mer-enn-leger-og-sykepleiere/

031 โ€” Iceland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ

TITLE: Icelandโ€™s Blue Lagoon Plans Stock Market Debut as Tourism Industry Expands Beyond Its Volcanic Heartland

SOURCES:

  1. Vรญsir โ€” Icelandic Domestic Business Reporting
    https://www.visir.is/g/20262956135d/blaa-lonid-a-markad-i-november

  2. Iceland Review โ€” English-Language Icelandic Reporting
    https://www.icelandreview.com/news/blue-lagoon-approves-nasdaq-iceland-ipo-2026/

  3. Landsbankinn โ€” Original Account of the Chief Executive's Presentation
    https://www.landsbankinn.is/en/news/2026/10/19/well-attended-introduction-to-stocks

032 โ€” Uzbekistan ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

TITLE: Uzbekistan Plans Regional Migration Centres to Train Thousands for Skilled Jobs Abroad

SOURCES:

  1. Presidency of Uzbekistan โ€” Original Government Announcement
    https://president.uz/en/lists/view/9804

033 โ€” Russia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ

TITLE: Russia and Ukraine Complete Rare Humanitarian Ceasefire as Dispute Emerges Over Military Activity

SOURCES:

  1. Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights โ€” Primary Government Documentation
    https://www.ombudsman.gov.ua/index.php/en/news_details/gumanitarna-misiya-v-oleshkah-dopomoga-maye-dijti-do-kozhnoyi-lyudini

  2. Kommersant โ€” Russian Domestic Journalism
    https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/9078985

  3. Interfax โ€” Russian Domestic Reporting
    https://www.interfax.ru/russia/1126549

034 โ€” Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

TITLE: Ukraine Faces Widespread Power Outages as Amnesty Warns Russian Energy Attacks Threaten Civilians Ahead of Winter

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  2. Interfax-Ukraine โ€” Domestic Economic and Energy Reporting
    https://interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1229662-amp.html

  4. LB.ua โ€” Independent Ukrainian Journalism
    https://lb.ua/kyiv/2026/11/02/777906_kiievi_chastkovo_prizupinyali.html

035 โ€” India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

TITLE: India Evacuates Thousands as Second Cyclone in a Week Threatens Eastern Coast

SOURCES:

1. India Meteorological Department โ€” Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu: Sea Area Bulletin
https://mausam.imd.gov.in/Forecast/seaarea_bulletin_new.php?id=0

2. Reuters โ€” India Evacuates Thousands Ahead of Second Cyclone in a Week
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/india-evacuates-thousands-ahead-second-cyclone-week-2026-11-02/

3. The Indian Express โ€” Cyclone Murasu and Andhra Pradesh Landfall Forecast
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cyclone-murasu-andhra-pradesh-landfall-november-3-10946358/

4. The Indian Express โ€” Cyclone Murasu Live Tracker
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cyclone-murasu-live-tracker-where-is-the-storm-now-live-location-path-and-landfall-time-on-the-andhra-coast-10947142/

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