Libre News of The World. Tuesday the 5th of August 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: In Canada, U.S. tariffs jump to 35% as wildfires spread hazardous smoke across borders (FT, Wikipedia). The USA faces privacy uproar as ICE gains Medicaid data access, while a tragic Kentucky church shooting stuns communities (AP, Wikipedia). El Salvador abolishes presidential term limits and a U.S. judge preserves TPS for Central American migrants (Reuters, AP). In the Caribbean, Saint Lucia overturns anti-gay laws and Trinidad & Tobago extends its state of emergency over gang threats (them.us, AP). Brazil’s Congress passes a controversial “devastation bill” threatening the Amazon as Pará pilots passive rainforest restoration (Euronews, Washington Post). Colombia convicts ex-president Uribe while Amazon deforestation surges 43% (AP, Reuters). In Chile, all five miners are found dead after the El Teniente collapse, and a public leave-abuse probe sweeps thousands of officials (AP). Argentina sees the IMF ease reserve targets as oil and gas exports soar (Reuters, Reuters). Uruguay battles a palm tree-killing parasite and resolves a passport dispute with the EU (AP, Mercopress). In China, U.S.–China trade talks resume but stall over Russian oil, as Beijing launches a major private sector reform (Reuters, Times of India). Australia charges a Chinese national with foreign interference and sees massive pro-Palestine rallies (Daily Telegraph, News.com.au). In New Zealand, the U.S. FBI opens its first office and new conservation laws draw environmental debate (Reuters, Guardian). Japan preps a ¥10 trillion extra budget as U.S. tariffs bite, while the far-right Sanseito party surges (Reuters, Time). Singapore’s property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleads guilty in a corruption scandal, and the central bank holds policy after strong growth (FT, Reuters). Thailand and Cambodia strike a fragile ceasefire as cross-border drone fears rise (Reuters). In Africa, South Africa rushes to avert U.S. tariffs and Ethiopia plants 700 million trees in a single day (Reuters, AP). Turkey begins gas exports to Syria and prepares a 5G tender amid regional turbulence (Reuters, Reuters). Saudi Arabia launches a mass labor crackdown and investigates a theme park accident (TOI, AP). Iran faces warnings of mass executions and the UK detentions of British nationals as alleged hostages (Sun.ie, Sun.ie). Israel is rocked by protests demanding a ceasefire and faces renewed threats from Iran (Ynet, Reuters). France raises VAT on energy bills and battles terrorist-style prison attacks (Guardian). Italy’s offshore asylum centers are blocked by the EU, and Rome creates a new agency to collect unpaid local taxes (FT, Reuters). Wildfires and a clean energy boom dominate Spain’s headlines (AP, Reuters). Portugal announces €4 billion in port investments and posts 0.6% Q2 growth (Reuters, Reuters). Morocco’s argan forests shrink under drought and the legal cannabis sector struggles to outpace the black market (AP, Reuters). Azerbaijan begins gas exports to Syria and escalates a media crackdown as ties with Russia sour (Reuters, AP). The UK injects £100 million into Channel security as the Bank of England prepares to cut rates (FT, Reuters). Scotland braces for Storm Floris and considers banning disposable barbecues after record wildfires (Sun, Times). Ireland’s central bank warns against overspending as a new autism-friendly workplace campaign launches (Reuters, Sun.ie). In Germany, the finance minister pushes for steel export quotas as a record-breaking budget is approved (Reuters, Reuters). Scandinavia suffers an Arctic heatwave and faces lagging climate goals (Guardian). Iceland sees Spanish F-18s policing its airspace as volcanic unrest disrupts communities (EuroWeekly, Wikipedia). Uzbekistan quells pipeline rumors and faces a World Bank call for youth skills reform (Daryo, Devdiscourse). Russia’s oil depot burns after a Ukrainian drone strike as a deadly air raid hits a Ukrainian prison (Guardian, Reuters). Finally, Sri Lanka is urged by the IMF to sustain reforms as customs revenue hits record highs (Reuters, Infolanka). 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!