Libre News of The World. Wednesday the 39th of July 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, we covered a wide range of pressing global events: The University of Edinburgh launched the UK’s most extensive colonial legacy review, addressing historic ties to slavery and repatriation of human remains (The Guardian). Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin affirmed support for the EU–U.S. trade deal while ruling out direct business bailouts amid criticism (The Irish Times). Nordic leaders deepened military cooperation with Ukraine, pledging enhanced arms support and intelligence sharing (Ukrinform). Iceland initiated negotiations with the EU on a new security and defence pact to bolster regional resilience (RÚV). Uzbekistan joined Afghanistan and Pakistan in launching a feasibility study for a transformative trans-Afghan railway corridor (Rail Journal). A deadly Russian airstrike on a Zaporizhzhia penal colony killed 16 and drew international condemnation (The Guardian). Ukraine signed a landmark pact with the Council of Europe to prosecute the crime of aggression, targeting Russian war crimes (Ukrainska Pravda). Germany plans a historic €126.7 billion growth budget for 2026, enabled by a debt brake reform (Deutsche Welle). Spain’s retail sales surged 6.2% in June, signaling robust consumer demand (Spain’s INE). Portugal announced a €400 million grid overhaul following the Iberian blackout (Associated Press). Greece suspended asylum processing for North Africa migrants amid rising arrivals (Associated Press). UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an emergency cabinet meeting to address the Gaza crisis (BBC). Saudi Arabia is expected to raise oil prices to Asia again in September, citing strong demand and tight supply (Al Arabiya). Finally, France vowed pushback against the EU–U.S. trade deal it views as skewed toward Washington (The Guardian).

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