Libre News of The World. Wednesday the 4th of January 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World we reported on Canada identifying the remains of a woman missing since 19-85 in a decades-old Florida cold case, for more information visit https://www.sasktoday.ca/national-news/canadian-womans-remains-found-in-1985-linked-to-suspected-serial-killer-in-florida-11826190. In the United States, Washington and New Delhi announced a new trade agreement reshaping economic ties, for more information visit https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/trump-tariffs-live-updates-trump-says-us-india-agree-to-deal-as-modi-pledges-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-220551745.html. Central America saw Costa Rica elect Laura Fernández as president amid a regional conservative shift, for more information visit https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/costa-rica-elects-a-conservative-as-latin-america-shifts-to-the-right-39df05dd. Jamaica reopened Princess Resorts in Hanover, restoring over one thousand tourism jobs, for more information visit https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260202/princess-resorts-reopens-hanover-bringing-1000-tourism-workers-back-work. Chile officially backed Michelle Bachelet’s bid to lead the United Nations, for more information visit https://elpais.com/chile/2026-02-02/boric-anuncia-la-oficializacion-de-la-candidatura-de-bachelet-a-dirigir-la-onu-con-el-apoyo-de-brasil-y-mexico.html. Argentina confirmed it will avoid international borrowing and focus on internal economic stabilisation, for more information visit https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentina-has-no-plans-borrow-international-markets-economy-minister-says-2026-02-02/. China’s export surge is reshaping Latin American trade dynamics, for more information visit https://apnews.com/article/e78ccd51a7f66099d84fda885d2907a3. Australia mourned the death of a young snowboarder in a ski-lift accident in Japan, for more information visit https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/02/australian-snowboarder-dies-in-freak-ski-lift-accident-in-japan/. New Zealand grappled with a deepening housing affordability crisis in Wellington, for more information visit https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/484073/wellington-housing-affordability-crunch-deepens-as-rentals-dwindle. South Korea announced expanded semiconductor investment to secure global competitiveness, for more information visit https://www.reuters.com/technology/south-korea-expand-chip-investment-boost-global-competitiveness-2026-02-03/. Vietnam launched Resolution 79 to pursue double-digit economic growth, for more information visit https://asianews.network/resolution-79-to-support-double-digit-growth-from-2026-vietnam-pm-says. In Africa, TotalEnergies resumed its major LNG project in Mozambique, for more information visit https://apnews.com/article/c243116ce93ac1a7bd28747801bae010. Turkey fast-tracked economic stabilisation measures amid inflation pressures, for more information visit https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-pledges-economic-measures-curb-inflation-2026-02-03/. Saudi Arabia expanded renewable energy investment under Vision 20-30, for more information visit https://www.arabnews.com/node/2026/saudi-arabia-renewable-energy. Egypt extended its state of emergency citing security concerns, for more information visit https://apnews.com/article/egypt-state-of-emergency-extends-security-2026. Iran signalled readiness to resume nuclear talks with the United States, for more information visit https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/02/iran-abbas-araghchi-talks-us-nuclear-deal. Israel reopened the Rafah crossing with Egypt amid a fragile truce, for more information visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/02/israel-egypt-gaza-rafah-crossing/. France passed its delayed national budget after political turmoil, for more information visit https://apnews.com/article/6a0226c8015d28fcfb19f005ac481df6. Italy fast-tracked a new security law after violent clashes in Turin, for more information visit https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/02/italy-fast-tracks-security-decree-after-violent-clashes-in-turin-injure-100-officers. Spain defended plans to regularise undocumented migrants, for more information visit https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/02/pedro-sanchez-spain-defends-plans-regularise-migrants. Portugal issued orange weather alerts for rough seas and snowfall, for more information visit https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-02-02/seven-districts-under-orange-alert/953348. Azerbaijan and the UAE signed a defence cooperation agreement, for more information visit https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/azerbaijan-uae-sign-letter-of-intent-on-defense-cooperation/3818266. In the United Kingdom, police reviewed allegations linked to newly released Epstein files involving Lord Mandelson, for more information visit https://www.ft.com/content/f9d76ba8-12ef-40ca-9e4b-244efb879fc0. Scotland passed legislation mandating swift bricks in new buildings, for more information visit https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/28/swift-bricks-to-be-installed-in-all-new-buildings-in-scotland-after-holyrood-backs-ruling. Ireland faced debate over asylum housing costs and flood recovery, for more information visit https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-02-02/ie/government-accommodation-bill-for-asylum-seekers-jumps-to-12-billion-despite-fewer-new-claims/. Germany experienced nationwide transport strikes over working conditions, for more information visit https://english.news.cn/europe/20260203/41a49f2ecf204d76b4fa3b21faa31fdd/c.html. Scandinavian Europe saw controversy over Norway’s royal connections to Epstein associates, for more information visit https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/norway-crown-princess-showed-poor-judgement-over-epstein-ties-pm-says. Iceland’s salmon industry announced wage cuts amid market pressures, for more information visit https://www.fishfarmermagazine.com/news/iceland-salmon-farmers-planning-to-cut-staff-wages. Uzbekistan dismissed its counter-narcotics chief as drug trafficking surged, for more information visit https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-fires-counter-narcotics-chief-as-drug-trade-surges/. Russia moved to ban a Baptist congregation, raising religious freedom concerns, for more information visit https://www.forum18.org/archive.php?article_id=3027. Ukraine endured renewed missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, for more information visit https://www.thesun.ie/news/16480230/russia-launches-missile-drone-attack-ukraine-explosions-rock-kyiv/. India advanced talks with Russia on local production of Su-57 fighter jets, for more information visit https://defence.in/threads/india-russia-su-57-local-production-talks-enter-advanced-technical-phase-focus-on-increasing-indian-made-systems.16766/. 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. Ad free episodes available at https://www.patreon.com/LibreNewsofTheWorld