Libre News of The World

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World we covered a wide range of critical global developments: Air Canada Suspends Profit Forecast Amid Ongoing Strike as flight attendants defy a back-to-work order 【Reuters†https://www.reuters.com】; Trump Proposes Peace Without Truce—And Bans Mail-In Voting, floating direct Ukraine talks while pushing controversial election changes 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】; Regional Cartels Surge: Latin America's Criminal Networks Expand, Threatening Stability, with drug syndicates diversifying into gold and human trafficking 【San Francisco Chronicle†https://www.sfchronicle.com】; Hurricane Erin Rages Offshore, Lashing Northern Caribbean with Power & Fury, a Category 4 storm pounding coastal communities 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】; Soy Moratorium Suspended — Competition Probe Sparks Environmental Backlash, as Brazil’s CADE investigates grain giants 【Folha de S.Paulo†https://www.folha.uol.com.br】; Illegal Armed Groups Swell by 45% Under Petro’s “Total Peace” Strategy, exposing Colombia’s fragile security gains 【El Tiempo†https://www.eltiempo.com】; Chile’s Mega-Lithium Pact Poised for Signature in $3 Billion Project, set to cement the country’s role in the EV revolution 【La Tercera†https://www.latercera.com】; Milei Rules Over a Leaderless Opposition — Political Fragmentation Peaks, with Argentina’s president facing no credible rival 【Clarín†https://www.clarin.com】; Nvidia Crafts Next-Gen AI Chip for China—The B30A Sneaking in Under U.S. Shadows, balancing tech and geopolitics 【Reuters†https://www.reuters.com】; Santos Deal Drifts Into Fog—$18.7 Billion ADNOC-Led Takeover Delayed, prolonging energy market uncertainty 【ABC News†https://www.abc.net.au】; New Zealand Experiences Its First-Ever Conviction for Espionage, a soldier caught in an undercover sting 【Radio New Zealand†https://www.rnz.co.nz】; Digital Yen Emerges—Japanese Startup to Launch First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin, signaling Japan’s fintech ambitions 【Nikkei Asia†https://asia.nikkei.com】; North Korea Fires Back—Kim Jong Un Doubles Down on Nukes Amid Joint Drills, denouncing Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises 【Yonhap News Agency†https://en.yna.co.kr】; VPBank Readies IPO of Securities Arm — 10% Stake to Hit Market in November, marking a milestone in Vietnam’s financial growth 【Vietnam Investment Review†https://vir.com.vn】; Governance, Not Climate, Is Africa's Biggest Hurdle to Higher Farm Yields, highlighting policy failures over weather 【Business Day†https://www.businesslive.co.za】; Turkey Faces Its Driest Drought in 52 Years—Reservoirs Die, Homes Thirst, with rationing spreading across provinces 【Hürriyet Daily News†https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com】; Lenovo Plants Flag in Riyadh: Regional Tech Hub on the Rise, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 【Arab News†https://www.arabnews.com】; Iran Reopens Fissures in Nuclear Dialogue—IAEA Talks to Continue Despite Access Restrictions, as Tehran tightens inspection rules 【Tehran Times†https://www.tehrantimes.com】; Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Deal—Israel Yet to Respond Amid Ongoing Hostilities, with protests mounting in Israel 【Al Jazeera†https://www.aljazeera.com】; France Pushes for Europe’s Seat at the Ukraine Peace Table, Macron calling for a quadrilateral framework 【Le Monde†https://www.lemonde.fr】; Mediterranean Still a Graveyard—Thousands Perish on Route to Italy, as migrant deaths rise despite fewer arrivals 【ANSA†https://www.ansa.it】; Spain Faces a Broader Climate Reckoning—Wildfires Escalate Across the Mediterranean, scorching hundreds of thousands of hectares 【El País†https://elpais.com】; Portugal Burns: More Than 216,000 Hectares Lost This Year in Wildfire Fury, testing firefighting capacity 【Diário de Notícias†https://www.dn.pt】; Cyprus Sends 1,200 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza—Under UN Oversight, delivering supplies via Ashdod port 【Cyprus Mail†https://cyprus-mail.com】; UK Economy Revised Higher—Now Above Pre-Pandemic Size, with GDP outpacing earlier estimates 【BBC News†https://www.bbc.com】; Activists Arrested After Pro-Palestinian Protest at Leonardo Factory in Edinburgh, targeting F-35 production links 【The Scotsman†https://www.scotsman.com】; Corporate Tax Windfall Powers Surge in Public Finances, Ireland posting one of Europe’s strongest balance sheets 【The Irish Times†https://www.irishtimes.com】; Germany Holds U.S. to Promise on Car Tariffs Before Finalizing EU–U.S. Trade Deal, Berlin insisting on tariff relief 【Deutsche Welle†https://www.dw.com】; Scandinavia Shimmers and Simmers Under Historic Heatwave, with Finland enduring 22 straight days above 30°C 【Aftenposten†https://www.aftenposten.no】; Defining Defense — Iceland Opens EU Security Dialogue, seeking a new accord with Brussels 【RÚV†https://www.ruv.is】; Goldmine Futures — Navoi Mining’s Muruntau IPO Gears Up for London Launch, a $25 billion privatization push 【UzDaily†https://www.uzdaily.uz】; Factory Blast in Ryazan Toll Rises to 25, Russia investigating cause of the deadly explosion 【TASS†https://tass.com】; Zelenskiy Hails U.S.–Europe Unity — $90 Billion Weapons Package and Paths Toward Peace, with security guarantees on the horizon 【Kyiv Independent†https://kyivindependent.com】; and Military Announces December Elections Amid War and Repression, Myanmar’s junta setting restrictive polls 【The Irrawaddy†https://www.irrawaddy.com】. 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!

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Canada faces its second-worst wildfire season ever, with blazes spreading beyond the west into the prairies and Atlantic regions 【CBC News†https://www.cbc.ca】; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington amid fraught peace proposals 【AP News†https://apnews.com】; Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize announce a tri-national jungle reserve even as Maya Train expansion stirs controversy 【The Tico Times†https://ticotimes.net】; Hurricane Erin pounds the Caribbean, knocking out power and sparking fears of wider coastal disruption 【Caribbean Compass†https://caribbeancompass.com】; Brazil responds to U.S. tariffs with a $5.5 billion export credit package while tightening its legal grip on Bolsonaro’s circle 【The Rio Times†https://riotimesonline.com】; Colombia delays its Paris climate pledge by six months, raising doubts about credibility 【El Espectador†https://www.elespectador.com】; Chile battles rising organized crime with new task forces and legislative reforms 【La Tercera†https://www.latercera.com】; Argentina announces plans to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem in 2026 【Buenos Aires Times†https://www.batimes.com.ar】; speculation drives a 27% lithium rally after CATL mine shutdown 【Financial Times†https://www.ft.com】; Australia bars far-right Israeli MP Simcha Rothman from entry on grounds of public safety 【The Sydney Morning Herald†https://www.smh.com.au】; a2 Milk posts a 21% profit surge and doubles down on China expansion 【The New Zealand Herald†https://www.nzherald.co.nz】; Firefly Aerospace eyes Hokkaido as its first Asian launchpad 【The Japan Times†https://www.japantimes.co.jp】; Australia unveils tougher anti-scam rules for banks and telcos 【The Guardian Australia†https://www.theguardian.com/au】; Vietnam plans sweeping reforms to dissolve district-level governance 【VN Express International†https://e.vnexpress.net】; the rand steadies as South Africa awaits July inflation data 【Business Day†https://www.businesslive.co.za】; Turkey reels from gas deals, earthquakes, wildfires, and corruption scandals 【Hürriyet Daily News†https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com】; Saudi Arabia caps foreign ownership in listed firms at 49% 【Arab News†https://www.arabnews.com】; Iran launches a massive “spy purge” following its war with Israel 【Al Jazeera†https://www.aljazeera.com】; Israelis protest nationwide demanding hostage returns and a ceasefire 【Haaretz†https://www.haaretz.com】; Emmanuel Macron joins Zelenskiy and European leaders in Washington to push for security guarantees 【The Times†https://www.thetimes.co.uk】; wildfires devastate Vesuvius National Park and Salerno 【ANSA†https://www.ansa.it】; Spain backs Macron’s U.N.-led Gaza stabilization mission 【El País†https://elpais.com】; Portugal seeks EU aid after wildfires claim lives and scorch 75,000 hectares 【Público†https://www.publico.pt】; Romania arrests six in an alleged Russia-aligned coup plot 【Romania Insider†https://www.romania-insider.com】; Westminster Bridge closes during rush hour amid a police mental-health incident 【The Evening Standard†https://www.standard.co.uk】; an 81-year-old e-bike rider dies in a crash on Scotland’s A815 【BBC News†https://www.bbc.com】; Ireland looks to immigration as its domestic labor pool dries up 【The Irish Times†https://www.irishtimes.com】; Germany’s foreign minister calls for stronger action against Russia from Tokyo 【Deutsche Welle†https://www.dw.com】; Norway prepares for its September 2025 parliamentary elections 【The Local Norway†https://www.thelocal.no】; Landsvirkjun secures a permit for Iceland’s Hvammsvirkjun power station 【Iceland Review†https://www.icelandreview.com】; Uzbekistan eyes a $25 billion London IPO for Navoi Mining 【Financial Times†https://www.ft.com】; Russia strikes Kharkiv, killing children ahead of the Washington summit 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】; and Bangladesh’s BNP demands elections by August, challenging interim leader Muhammad Yunus 【The Daily Star†https://www.thedailystar.net】. 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!

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: Canada faces its second-worst wildfire season ever, with blazes spreading beyond the west into the prairies and Atlantic regions 【CBC News†https://www.cbc.ca】; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington amid fraught peace proposals 【AP News†https://apnews.com】; Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize announce a tri-national jungle reserve even as Maya Train expansion stirs controversy 【The Tico Times†https://ticotimes.net】; Hurricane Erin pounds the Caribbean, knocking out power and sparking fears of wider coastal disruption 【Caribbean Compass†https://caribbeancompass.com】; Brazil responds to U.S. tariffs with a $5.5 billion export credit package while tightening its legal grip on Bolsonaro’s circle 【The Rio Times†https://riotimesonline.com】; Colombia delays its Paris climate pledge by six months, raising doubts about credibility 【El Espectador†https://www.elespectador.com】; Chile battles rising organized crime with new task forces and legislative reforms 【La Tercera†https://www.latercera.com】; Argentina announces plans to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem in 2026 【Buenos Aires Times†https://www.batimes.com.ar】; speculation drives a 27% lithium rally after CATL mine shutdown 【Financial Times†https://www.ft.com】; Australia bars far-right Israeli MP Simcha Rothman from entry on grounds of public safety 【The Sydney Morning Herald†https://www.smh.com.au】; a2 Milk posts a 21% profit surge and doubles down on China expansion 【The New Zealand Herald†https://www.nzherald.co.nz】; Firefly Aerospace eyes Hokkaido as its first Asian launchpad 【The Japan Times†https://www.japantimes.co.jp】; Australia unveils tougher anti-scam rules for banks and telcos 【The Guardian Australia†https://www.theguardian.com/au】; Vietnam plans sweeping reforms to dissolve district-level governance 【VN Express International†https://e.vnexpress.net】; the rand steadies as South Africa awaits July inflation data 【Business Day†https://www.businesslive.co.za】; Turkey reels from gas deals, earthquakes, wildfires, and corruption scandals 【Hürriyet Daily News†https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com】; Saudi Arabia caps foreign ownership in listed firms at 49% 【Arab News†https://www.arabnews.com】; Iran launches a massive “spy purge” following its war with Israel 【Al Jazeera†https://www.aljazeera.com】; Israelis protest nationwide demanding hostage returns and a ceasefire 【Haaretz†https://www.haaretz.com】; Emmanuel Macron joins Zelenskiy and European leaders in Washington to push for security guarantees 【The Times†https://www.thetimes.co.uk】; wildfires devastate Vesuvius National Park and Salerno 【ANSA†https://www.ansa.it】; Spain backs Macron’s U.N.-led Gaza stabilization mission 【El País†https://elpais.com】; Portugal seeks EU aid after wildfires claim lives and scorch 75,000 hectares 【Público†https://www.publico.pt】; Romania arrests six in an alleged Russia-aligned coup plot 【Romania Insider†https://www.romania-insider.com】; Westminster Bridge closes during rush hour amid a police mental-health incident 【The Evening Standard†https://www.standard.co.uk】; an 81-year-old e-bike rider dies in a crash on Scotland’s A815 【BBC News†https://www.bbc.com】; Ireland looks to immigration as its domestic labor pool dries up 【The Irish Times†https://www.irishtimes.com】; Germany’s foreign minister calls for stronger action against Russia from Tokyo 【Deutsche Welle†https://www.dw.com】; Norway prepares for its September 2025 parliamentary elections 【The Local Norway†https://www.thelocal.no】; Landsvirkjun secures a permit for Iceland’s Hvammsvirkjun power station 【Iceland Review†https://www.icelandreview.com】; Uzbekistan eyes a $25 billion London IPO for Navoi Mining 【Financial Times†https://www.ft.com】; Russia strikes Kharkiv, killing children ahead of the Washington summit 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】; and Bangladesh’s BNP demands elections by August, challenging interim leader Muhammad Yunus 【The Daily Star†https://www.thedailystar.net】. 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!

Suscríbete hoy para no perderte ningún episodio. Hoy en Libre News of The World: Canadá enfrenta su segunda peor temporada de incendios forestales, con llamas que se extienden más allá del oeste hacia las praderas y el Atlántico 【CBC News†https://www.cbc.ca】; el presidente ucraniano Volodímir Zelenskiy se reúne con Donald Trump y líderes europeos en Washington en medio de tensas propuestas de paz 【AP News†https://apnews.com】; México, Guatemala y Belice anuncian una reserva trinacional de selva maya mientras la expansión del Tren Maya genera controversia 【The Tico Times†https://ticotimes.net】; el huracán Erin golpea el Caribe, dejando sin electricidad y desatando temores por nuevas interrupciones 【Caribbean Compass†https://caribbeancompass.com】; Brasil responde a aranceles de EE. UU. con un paquete crediticio de 5.5 mil millones y refuerza acciones legales contra el círculo de Bolsonaro 【The Rio Times†https://riotimesonline.com】; Colombia retrasa seis meses su compromiso climático del Acuerdo de París, generando dudas sobre su credibilidad 【El Espectador†https://www.elespectador.com】; Chile enfrenta el auge del crimen organizado con nuevos equipos y reformas legales 【La Tercera†https://www.latercera.com】; Argentina trasladará su embajada en Israel a Jerusalén en 2026 【Buenos Aires Times†https://www.batimes.com.ar】; la especulación dispara el litio un 27% tras el cierre de una mina de CATL 【Financial Times†https://www.ft.com】; Australia niega la entrada al diputado israelí de ultraderecha Simcha Rothman 【The Sydney Morning Herald†https://www.smh.com.au】; a2 Milk aumenta sus beneficios un 21% y refuerza su expansión en China 【The New Zealand Herald†https://www.nzherald.co.nz】; Firefly Aerospace planea lanzar cohetes Alpha desde Hokkaidō, Japón 【The Japan Times†https://www.japantimes.co.jp】; Australia anuncia reglas más estrictas contra estafas para bancos y telecomunicaciones 【The Guardian Australia†https://www.theguardian.com/au】; Vietnam proyecta eliminar el nivel distrital de gobierno 【VN Express International†https://e.vnexpress.net】; el rand se mantiene estable mientras Sudáfrica espera datos de inflación 【Business Day†https://www.businesslive.co.za】; Turquía enfrenta gasoductos, terremotos, incendios y escándalos de corrupción 【Hürriyet Daily News†https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com】; Arabia Saudita limita la propiedad extranjera en empresas cotizadas al 49% 【Arab News†https://www.arabnews.com】; Irán lanza una “gran purga de espías” tras la guerra con Israel 【Al Jazeera†https://www.aljazeera.com】; protestas en Israel exigen retorno de rehenes y alto al fuego 【Haaretz†https://www.haaretz.com】; Emmanuel Macron se une a Zelenskiy y líderes europeos en Washington para exigir garantías de seguridad 【The Times†https://www.thetimes.co.uk】; incendios devastan el Vesubio y Salerno 【ANSA†https://www.ansa.it】; España respalda la misión de estabilización de Gaza liderada por la ONU y Macron 【El País†https://elpais.com】; Portugal pide ayuda a la UE tras incendios que dejan víctimas 【Público†https://www.publico.pt】; Rumanía arresta a seis por un presunto complot de golpe de Estado pro-Rusia 【Romania Insider†https://www.romania-insider.com】; Londres cierra el Puente de Westminster durante horas por un incidente de salud mental 【The Evening Standard†https://www.standard.co.uk】; un ciclista de 81 años muere en accidente con e-bike en Escocia 【BBC News†https://www.bbc.com】; Irlanda apuesta a la inmigración para sostener el crecimiento económico 【The Irish Times†https://www.irishtimes.com】; Alemania pide más presión sobre Rusia desde Tokio 【Deutsche Welle†https://www.dw.com】; Noruega se prepara para las elecciones parlamentarias de septiembre de 2025 【The Local Norway†https://www.thelocal.no】; Landsvirkjun obtiene permiso para avanzar con la central Hvammsvirkjun en Islandia 【Iceland Review†https://www.icelandreview.com】; Uzbekistán prepara una OPI de 25 mil millones en Londres para Navoi Mining 【Financial Times†https://www.ft.com】; Rusia ataca Járkov y mata a niños antes de la cumbre de Washington 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】; y en Bangladés, el BNP exige elecciones para agosto, desafiando al líder interino Muhammad Yunus 【The Daily Star†https://www.thedailystar.net】. Estas noticias fueron redactadas utilizando tecnología de IA. Si bien se ha hecho todo lo posible para garantizar la precisión, pueden ocurrir errores u omisiones. Agradecemos su comprensión y les damos la bienvenida a enviar comentarios para seguir mejorando la calidad de nuestros informes.

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Canada’s federal government intervened to halt a nationwide Air Canada flight attendants’ strike, ordering binding arbitration to resolve disputes over ground-time pay 【CBC News†https://www.cbc.ca】. Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava broke their silence on the toxic workplace culture behind their unprecedented resignations, pointing to “eight months of torture and abuse” under CEO Laylah Rose 【Business Insider†https://www.businessinsider.com】. In Guatemala, nine prison guards were freed after days of captivity by Mara Salvatrucha gang members amid violent riots demanding the return of jailed leaders 【Prensa Libre†https://www.prensalibre.com】. Carnival Cruise Line’s new Celebration Key resort in the Bahamas faced tragedy as two American tourists drowned just weeks after its opening 【The Nassau Guardian†https://thenassauguardian.com】. Brazil and Canada moved to revive stalled Mercosur trade talks, with negotiations possibly restarting later this year 【Folha de S.Paulo†https://www.folha.uol.com.br】. In Colombia, alleged Chilean hitman Alberto Carlos Mejía Hernández was arrested after a dramatic international manhunt 【El Tiempo†https://www.eltiempo.com】. Chilean actor Sebastián Solorza, famed for Chromosome 21, is just shy of the signatures needed to qualify for the presidency, a bid that breaks barriers for candidates with Down syndrome 【La Tercera†https://www.latercera.com】. Human Rights Watch reported a rollback of women’s protections in Argentina under President Javier Milei, sparking concern over femicide laws and survivor services 【Página/12†https://www.pagina12.com.ar】. China launched a crackdown on offshore tax evasion using OECD data-sharing, imposing a 20% tax on overseas income 【South China Morning Post†https://www.scmp.com】. Australia granted asylum to Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Ted Hui and his family, straining ties with China 【The Sydney Morning Herald†https://www.smh.com.au】. New Zealand recorded its highest emigration since 2012, with 71,800 departures driven by youth disillusionment and economic stagnation 【Radio New Zealand†https://www.rnz.co.nz】. Japan’s Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi reignited controversy by visiting Yasukuni Shrine on WWII’s 80th anniversary 【The Japan Times†https://www.japantimes.co.jp】. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will meet Donald Trump in Washington on August 25 to reshape the alliance into a “strategic partnership of the future” 【Yonhap News†https://www.yonhapnews.co.kr】. Thailand’s Q2 GDP slowed to 2.5% as household demand faltered despite strong exports 【Reuters†https://www.reuters.com】. Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré consolidated his image as a Pan-African icon while critics warned of authoritarianism 【Al Jazeera†https://www.aljazeera.com】. Turkey positioned itself as mediator after the Alaska summit, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan consulting Sergei Lavrov on the outcomes 【Hürriyet Daily News†https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com】. Saudi Arabia’s PIF wrote down $8 billion on Vision 2030 gigaprojects, signaling fiscal recalibration 【Arab News†https://www.arabnews.com】. Iran weighed talks with the U.S. after June’s 12-day war, as Khamenei and Pezeshkian eyed diplomacy for regime survival 【Al-Monitor†https://www.al-monitor.com】. Microsoft launched an urgent probe into allegations Azure was used for surveillance in Gaza 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】. France’s Constitutional Court blocked a bid to reauthorize bee-killing pesticides, defending environmental protections 【Le Monde†https://www.lemonde.fr】. The EU Court of Justice struck down Italy’s offshore asylum processing policy, stalling operations in Albania 【Euronews†https://www.euronews.com】. Spain backed Macron’s call for a UN-led Gaza stabilization mission 【El País†https://elpais.com】. Airport staff strikes disrupted travel across Portugal in August, highlighting labor tensions 【Público†https://www.publico.pt】. In Malta, brothers Richie and Sonny Borg reunited after 50 years apart, a poignant reflection of the island’s migration history 【Times of Malta†https://www.timesofmalta.com】. UK police gained new powers to disclose suspects’ ethnicities to counter social media misinformation 【BBC News†https://www.bbc.com】. Scotland faced renewed courtroom battles over gender self-identification policies, the third challenge led by For Women Scotland 【The Scotsman†https://www.scotsman.com】. Ireland’s asylum system was revealed to be near collapse after a 385% surge in applications, prompting calls for reform 【The Irish Times†https://www.irishtimes.com】. Germany’s factory output fell 1.9% in June, hitting its lowest point since the pandemic 【Deutsche Welle†https://www.dw.com】. Nordic and Baltic leaders pledged unwavering support for Ukraine, insisting peace must include strong security guarantees 【Baltic News Network†https://bnn-news.com】. Iceland opened Laugarás Lagoon, a new geothermal destination blending volcanic luxury with natural beauty 【Iceland Monitor†https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is】. Uzbekistan unveiled a $25 billion IPO plan for its state gold giant NMMC, one of the largest privatizations in its history 【Financial Times†https://www.ft.com】. Russian state media celebrated Putin’s Alaska summit with Trump as a diplomatic victory, despite no Ukraine ceasefire 【TASS†https://tass.com】. From the same summit, Putin’s peace proposal surfaced, demanding Ukraine cede Donetsk, Luhansk, and potentially Crimea in exchange for concessions 【The Kyiv Independent†https://kyivindependent.com】. Finally, India and Sri Lanka marked the one-year anniversary of the Nagapattinam–Kankesanthurai ferry, which has carried over 20,000 passengers since its relaunch 【The Hindu†https://www.thehindu.com】. 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!

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: Canada’s federal government intervened to halt a nationwide Air Canada flight attendants’ strike, ordering binding arbitration to resolve disputes over ground-time pay 【CBC News†https://www.cbc.ca】. Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava broke their silence on the toxic workplace culture behind their unprecedented resignations, pointing to “eight months of torture and abuse” under CEO Laylah Rose 【Business Insider†https://www.businessinsider.com】. In Guatemala, nine prison guards were freed after days of captivity by Mara Salvatrucha gang members amid violent riots demanding the return of jailed leaders 【Prensa Libre†https://www.prensalibre.com】. Carnival Cruise Line’s new Celebration Key resort in the Bahamas faced tragedy as two American tourists drowned just weeks after its opening 【The Nassau Guardian†https://thenassauguardian.com】. Brazil and Canada moved to revive stalled Mercosur trade talks, with negotiations possibly restarting later this year 【Folha de S.Paulo†https://www.folha.uol.com.br】. In Colombia, alleged Chilean hitman Alberto Carlos Mejía Hernández was arrested after a dramatic international manhunt 【El Tiempo†https://www.eltiempo.com】. Chilean actor Sebastián Solorza, famed for Chromosome 21, is just shy of the signatures needed to qualify for the presidency, a bid that breaks barriers for candidates with Down syndrome 【La Tercera†https://www.latercera.com】. Human Rights Watch reported a rollback of women’s protections in Argentina under President Javier Milei, sparking concern over femicide laws and survivor services 【Página/12†https://www.pagina12.com.ar】. China launched a crackdown on offshore tax evasion using OECD data-sharing, imposing a 20% tax on overseas income 【South China Morning Post†https://www.scmp.com】. Australia granted asylum to Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Ted Hui and his family, straining ties with China 【The Sydney Morning Herald†https://www.smh.com.au】. New Zealand recorded its highest emigration since 2012, with 71,800 departures driven by youth disillusionment and economic stagnation 【Radio New Zealand†https://www.rnz.co.nz】. Japan’s Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi reignited controversy by visiting Yasukuni Shrine on WWII’s 80th anniversary 【The Japan Times†https://www.japantimes.co.jp】. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will meet Donald Trump in Washington on August 25 to reshape the alliance into a “strategic partnership of the future” 【Yonhap News†https://www.yonhapnews.co.kr】. Thailand’s Q2 GDP slowed to 2.5% as household demand faltered despite strong exports 【Reuters†https://www.reuters.com】. Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré consolidated his image as a Pan-African icon while critics warned of authoritarianism 【Al Jazeera†https://www.aljazeera.com】. Turkey positioned itself as mediator after the Alaska summit, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan consulting Sergei Lavrov on the outcomes 【Hürriyet Daily News†https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com】. Saudi Arabia’s PIF wrote down $8 billion on Vision 2030 gigaprojects, signaling fiscal recalibration 【Arab News†https://www.arabnews.com】. Iran weighed talks with the U.S. after June’s 12-day war, as Khamenei and Pezeshkian eyed diplomacy for regime survival 【Al-Monitor†https://www.al-monitor.com】. Microsoft launched an urgent probe into allegations Azure was used for surveillance in Gaza 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】. France’s Constitutional Court blocked a bid to reauthorize bee-killing pesticides, defending environmental protections 【Le Monde†https://www.lemonde.fr】. The EU Court of Justice struck down Italy’s offshore asylum processing policy, stalling operations in Albania 【Euronews†https://www.euronews.com】. Spain backed Macron’s call for a UN-led Gaza stabilization mission 【El País†https://elpais.com】. Airport staff strikes disrupted travel across Portugal in August, highlighting labor tensions 【Público†https://www.publico.pt】. In Malta, brothers Richie and Sonny Borg reunited after 50 years apart, a poignant reflection of the island’s migration history 【Times of Malta†https://www.timesofmalta.com】. UK police gained new powers to disclose suspects’ ethnicities to counter social media misinformation 【BBC News†https://www.bbc.com】. Scotland faced renewed courtroom battles over gender self-identification policies, the third challenge led by For Women Scotland 【The Scotsman†https://www.scotsman.com】. Ireland’s asylum system was revealed to be near collapse after a 385% surge in applications, prompting calls for reform 【The Irish Times†https://www.irishtimes.com】. Germany’s factory output fell 1.9% in June, hitting its lowest point since the pandemic 【Deutsche Welle†https://www.dw.com】. Nordic and Baltic leaders pledged unwavering support for Ukraine, insisting peace must include strong security guarantees 【Baltic News Network†https://bnn-news.com】. Iceland opened Laugarás Lagoon, a new geothermal destination blending volcanic luxury with natural beauty 【Iceland Monitor†https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is】. Uzbekistan unveiled a $25 billion IPO plan for its state gold giant NMMC, one of the largest privatizations in its history 【Financial Times†https://www.ft.com】. Russian state media celebrated Putin’s Alaska summit with Trump as a diplomatic victory, despite no Ukraine ceasefire 【TASS†https://tass.com】. From the same summit, Putin’s peace proposal surfaced, demanding Ukraine cede Donetsk, Luhansk, and potentially Crimea in exchange for concessions 【The Kyiv Independent†https://kyivindependent.com】. Finally, India and Sri Lanka marked the one-year anniversary of the Nagapattinam–Kankesanthurai ferry, which has carried over 20,000 passengers since its relaunch 【The Hindu†https://www.thehindu.com】. 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!

Suscríbete hoy para no perderte ningún episodio. Hoy en Libre News of The World: el gobierno federal de Canadá intervino para detener una huelga nacional de auxiliares de vuelo de Air Canada, ordenando arbitraje obligatorio para resolver disputas sobre el pago en tierra 【CBC News†https://www.cbc.ca】. Las ex Miss USA Noelia Voigt y Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava rompieron el silencio sobre la cultura laboral tóxica detrás de sus renuncias sin precedentes, denunciando “ocho meses de tortura y abuso” bajo la dirección de la CEO Laylah Rose 【Business Insider†https://www.businessinsider.com】. En Guatemala, nueve guardias penitenciarios fueron liberados tras días de cautiverio por parte de la pandilla Mara Salvatrucha en medio de disturbios violentos 【Prensa Libre†https://www.prensalibre.com】. El nuevo complejo Celebration Key de Carnival Cruise Line en Bahamas se vio empañado por la tragedia con la muerte por ahogamiento de dos turistas estadounidenses 【The Nassau Guardian†https://thenassauguardian.com】. Brasil y Canadá avanzaron para reactivar las negociaciones comerciales de Mercosur, que podrían retomarse este año 【Folha de S.Paulo†https://www.folha.uol.com.br】. En Colombia, fue arrestado Alberto Carlos Mejía Hernández, presunto sicario chileno, tras una dramática persecución internacional 【El Tiempo†https://www.eltiempo.com】. El actor chileno Sebastián Solorza, conocido por Chromosome 21, está a pocos apoyos de reunir las firmas necesarias para postularse a la presidencia, un hito para candidatos con síndrome de Down 【La Tercera†https://www.latercera.com】. Human Rights Watch denunció el retroceso de protecciones para las mujeres en Argentina bajo el presidente Javier Milei, con recortes a programas clave y riesgos sobre la tipificación de femicidio 【Página/12†https://www.pagina12.com.ar】. China inició una ofensiva contra la evasión fiscal en inversiones en el extranjero con impuestos del 20% a ingresos offshore 【South China Morning Post†https://www.scmp.com】. Australia concedió asilo al activista prodemocracia de Hong Kong Ted Hui y a su familia, tensando la relación con China 【The Sydney Morning Herald†https://www.smh.com.au】. Nueva Zelanda registró su mayor emigración desde 2012, con 71.800 ciudadanos saliendo por falta de oportunidades 【Radio New Zealand†https://www.rnz.co.nz】. El ministro japonés Shinjiro Koizumi avivó la controversia al visitar el Santuario Yasukuni en el 80º aniversario de la derrota en la Segunda Guerra Mundial 【The Japan Times†https://www.japantimes.co.jp】. El presidente surcoreano Lee Jae-myung se reunirá con Donald Trump en Washington el 25 de agosto para redefinir la alianza bilateral 【Yonhap News†https://www.yonhapnews.co.kr】. El PIB de Tailandia se desaceleró a 2,5% en el segundo trimestre debido al bajo consumo interno 【Reuters†https://www.reuters.com】. En Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré consolidó su imagen como icono panafricanista mientras críticos alertan sobre autoritarismo 【Al Jazeera†https://www.aljazeera.com】. Turquía se posicionó como mediador tras la cumbre de Alaska, con Hakan Fidan dialogando con Sergei Lavrov 【Hürriyet Daily News†https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com】. Arabia Saudita recortó en 8.000 millones de dólares el valor de sus megaproyectos de Visión 2030 【Arab News†https://www.arabnews.com】. Irán evalúa retomar el diálogo nuclear con EE. UU. tras la guerra de 12 días en junio, como tabla de salvación para el régimen 【Al-Monitor†https://www.al-monitor.com】. Microsoft abrió una investigación urgente sobre el presunto uso de Azure para vigilancia en Gaza 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】. Francia bloqueó el intento de reautorizar pesticidas dañinos para las abejas, defendiendo la protección ambiental 【Le Monde†https://www.lemonde.fr】. El Tribunal de la UE frenó la política de asilo offshore de Italia, paralizando los centros en Albania 【Euronews†https://www.euronews.com】. España respaldó la propuesta de Macron de una misión de estabilización en Gaza bajo mandato de la ONU 【El País†https://elpais.com】. Las huelgas del personal aeroportuario alteraron los viajes en Portugal durante agosto 【Público†https://www.publico.pt】. En Malta, dos hermanos se reencontraron tras 50 años, reflejando la historia migratoria de la isla 【Times of Malta†https://www.timesofmalta.com】. La policía británica podrá revelar la etnia de sospechosos para contrarrestar desinformación 【BBC News†https://www.bbc.com】. Escocia enfrenta un nuevo juicio sobre la autodefinición de género, el tercero liderado por For Women Scotland 【The Scotsman†https://www.scotsman.com】. El sistema de asilo de Irlanda estuvo al borde del colapso en 2024 tras un aumento del 385% en solicitudes 【The Irish Times†https://www.irishtimes.com】. La producción industrial alemana cayó 1,9% en junio, su nivel más bajo desde la pandemia 【Deutsche Welle†https://www.dw.com】. Los países nórdicos y bálticos reafirmaron su apoyo inquebrantable a Ucrania 【Baltic News Network†https://bnn-news.com】. Islandia inauguró Laugarás Lagoon, un nuevo destino geotérmico de lujo 【Iceland Monitor†https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is】. Uzbekistán anunció un plan de OPI por 25.000 millones de dólares para su gigante estatal del oro NMMC 【Financial Times†https://www.ft.com】. Medios rusos celebraron la cumbre Alaska-Trump como un triunfo diplomático para Putin 【TASS†https://tass.com】. También desde esa cumbre surgió la propuesta de paz de Putin, que exigiría a Ucrania ceder Donetsk, Lugansk y posiblemente Crimea 【The Kyiv Independent†https://kyivindependent.com】. Finalmente, India y Sri Lanka celebraron el primer aniversario del ferry Nagapattinam–Kankesanthurai, con más de 20.000 pasajeros transportados 【The Hindu†https://www.thehindu.com】. Estos resúmenes de noticias fueron redactados con tecnología de IA. Si bien se ha hecho todo lo posible para garantizar la exactitud, pueden ocurrir errores u omisiones. Agradecemos su comprensión y los invitamos a enviarnos comentarios para seguir mejorando la calidad de nuestros informes. ¡Gracias por ser parte de nuestro viaje!

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on A Week in The Arts: Bibhutibhushan’s Timeless Tales Go Cinematic (Times of India) celebrated director Bratya Basu’s adaptation of two classic short stories; John Fogerty Reclaims His Legacy, Reflects on a Troubled Journey (Rolling Stone) marked the CCR legend’s victory in regaining song rights; Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova Bounces Back After Scary Fall (BBC News) reported her recovery and return to dance; Rise Against Ignite with Ricochet: A Fighter’s Return with Refinement (NME) reviewed the band’s new album; Artist Drowns Rodin’s The Thinker in Plastic—Right Outside the UN (The Guardian) highlighted Benjamin Von Wong’s striking Geneva installation; A Grotesque Love Story: Together Melds Body Horror with Romantic Satire (Variety) explored Michael Shanks’ horror-romcom; Painting the Amazon Mystical: A Solo Debut in Manchester (The Guardian) profiled Roldán Paititi Yahuarcani; Sky-High Serenade: Dave Koz Turns Flight Delay into Jazz Flight (JazzTimes) captured an airborne concert; Music as Resistance & Resilience: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's Tour Continues (The Guardian) covered their European tour; Royal Opera House Faces Moral Uproar Over Anna Netrebko Invitation (BBC News) examined calls to cancel her performances. 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!

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: An Ancient Fault Whispers Beneath the Yukon explored scientists’ concerns that Canada’s Tintina fault may still hold the potential for a massive quake (CBC News). Nimbus Variant Rises: A Summer COVID Spike Sweeps 45 States detailed the spread of NB.1.8.1 and its public health implications (NPR News). Gangs Claim Two Elite Haitian Police in Ambush Near Port-au-Prince reported on escalating violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis (Al Jazeera). Lula Fires Back: If January 6 Happened in Brazil, Trump Would Stand Trial covered Brazil’s president defending his country’s judiciary (The Guardian). Amazon Under Threat: The Debate Over a Vital but Besieged Rainforest examined deforestation pressures in Colombia (El Espectador). Codelco Confirms Two More Deceased Workers Found at El Teniente Mine recounted Chile’s mining tragedy (La Tercera). Argentina Rocked as Contaminated Medical Fentanyl Kills Up to 96 Patients revealed a public health scandal (Buenos Aires Times). China Directs State Firms to Purchase Unsold Homes in Effort to Stabilise Property Market analyzed Beijing’s housing strategy (South China Morning Post). Origin Energy Warns Green Transition Costlier and Slower Than Forecast addressed Australia’s energy transition challenges (The Sydney Morning Herald). Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick Ejected Twice After Calling Government Spineless in Gaza Debate reported on New Zealand parliamentary tensions (Radio New Zealand). Japanese Firms Back New U.S.–Japan Trade Deal—But Cautiously looked at mixed corporate reactions to tariff cuts (Nikkei Asia). Record-Breaking Million-Dollar HDB Flat Sales Surge in Q2 highlighted Singapore’s luxury public housing boom (The Straits Times). Rice Alarm: Vietnam Seeks Government Pushback as Philippine Import Pause Looms warned of risks to Vietnam’s rice exports (Vietnam News). South African Court Tosses Out TotalEnergies’ Offshore Oil Permit marked an environmental legal win (Daily Maverick). Turkey Signs New Military Cooperation Deal, Arming and Training Syria’s Army outlined Ankara’s deepening defense role (Anadolu Agency). Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Pulls $8 Billion Write-Down on Gigaprojects signaled Vision 2030 recalibration (Arab News). HRW Accuses Israel of War Crime After Airstrike on Tehran’s Evin Prison Kills 80 condemned civilian-targeted strikes (Human Rights Watch). Bury the Idea of Palestine: Smotrich Revives Controversial E1 Settlement Plan reported on a move to block a two-state solution (The Times of Israel). Education Sector Braces for Extended Strikes into the School Year covered French teachers’ industrial action (Le Monde). Tragedy off Lampedusa: Boat Sinks, At Least 20 Feared Dead mourned another migrant disaster (ANSA). Spain Backs UN-Mandated Peacekeeping Plan for Gaza Stabilization explored Madrid’s diplomatic push (El País). Portugal Endures Sharpest Drop in Real Household Income in OECD revealed a steep economic slump (OECD). Historic Trump-Brokered TRIPP Corridor Set to Revive South Caucasus Connectivity examined a landmark transit deal (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty). Zelenskiy Meets Starmer in London Ahead of Trump–Putin Summit highlighted UK-Ukraine coordination (BBC News). Scotland’s Fiscal Storm Deepens—Deficit Hits £26.5 Billion analyzed worsening public finances (The Scotsman). Asian Hornet Threat Sparks National Response in Cork addressed invasive species containment (The Irish Times). Germany and Allies Mobilize $500 Million Military Aid for Ukraine via New NATO Supply Line showcased a major defense package (Deutsche Welle). Nordic Heatwave—A Climate Warning Etched in Extremes linked record heat to climate change (The Guardian). Green Light for Hvammsvirkjun: Iceland Grants Temporary Permit for New Hydropower Works reported on renewable expansion (RÚV). Smart Water Takes Root: Uzbekistan’s Leap into Digital Irrigation profiled high-tech water management (The Tashkent Times). Putin Eyes Nuclear Arms Deal with the U.S. Amid War Diplomacy suggested potential arms control talks (The Moscow Times). Ukraine Secures $1.5 Billion from European Allies for U.S. Weapons detailed pooled NATO support (Ukrinform). Bastar Tribal Villages to Hoist Tricolours After Decades of Insurgency celebrated a symbolic return to national unity (The Hindu). 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!

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: An Ancient Fault Whispers Beneath the Yukon explored scientists’ concerns that Canada’s Tintina fault may still hold the potential for a massive quake (CBC News). Nimbus Variant Rises: A Summer COVID Spike Sweeps 45 States detailed the spread of NB.1.8.1 and its public health implications (NPR News). Gangs Claim Two Elite Haitian Police in Ambush Near Port-au-Prince reported on escalating violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis (Al Jazeera). Lula Fires Back: If January 6 Happened in Brazil, Trump Would Stand Trial covered Brazil’s president defending his country’s judiciary (The Guardian). Amazon Under Threat: The Debate Over a Vital but Besieged Rainforest examined deforestation pressures in Colombia (El Espectador). Codelco Confirms Two More Deceased Workers Found at El Teniente Mine recounted Chile’s mining tragedy (La Tercera). Argentina Rocked as Contaminated Medical Fentanyl Kills Up to 96 Patients revealed a public health scandal (Buenos Aires Times). China Directs State Firms to Purchase Unsold Homes in Effort to Stabilise Property Market analyzed Beijing’s housing strategy (South China Morning Post). Origin Energy Warns Green Transition Costlier and Slower Than Forecast addressed Australia’s energy transition challenges (The Sydney Morning Herald). Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick Ejected Twice After Calling Government Spineless in Gaza Debate reported on New Zealand parliamentary tensions (Radio New Zealand). Japanese Firms Back New U.S.–Japan Trade Deal—But Cautiously looked at mixed corporate reactions to tariff cuts (Nikkei Asia). Record-Breaking Million-Dollar HDB Flat Sales Surge in Q2 highlighted Singapore’s luxury public housing boom (The Straits Times). Rice Alarm: Vietnam Seeks Government Pushback as Philippine Import Pause Looms warned of risks to Vietnam’s rice exports (Vietnam News). South African Court Tosses Out TotalEnergies’ Offshore Oil Permit marked an environmental legal win (Daily Maverick). Turkey Signs New Military Cooperation Deal, Arming and Training Syria’s Army outlined Ankara’s deepening defense role (Anadolu Agency). Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Pulls $8 Billion Write-Down on Gigaprojects signaled Vision 2030 recalibration (Arab News). HRW Accuses Israel of War Crime After Airstrike on Tehran’s Evin Prison Kills 80 condemned civilian-targeted strikes (Human Rights Watch). Bury the Idea of Palestine: Smotrich Revives Controversial E1 Settlement Plan reported on a move to block a two-state solution (The Times of Israel). Education Sector Braces for Extended Strikes into the School Year covered French teachers’ industrial action (Le Monde). Tragedy off Lampedusa: Boat Sinks, At Least 20 Feared Dead mourned another migrant disaster (ANSA). Spain Backs UN-Mandated Peacekeeping Plan for Gaza Stabilization explored Madrid’s diplomatic push (El País). Portugal Endures Sharpest Drop in Real Household Income in OECD revealed a steep economic slump (OECD). Historic Trump-Brokered TRIPP Corridor Set to Revive South Caucasus Connectivity examined a landmark transit deal (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty). Zelenskiy Meets Starmer in London Ahead of Trump–Putin Summit highlighted UK-Ukraine coordination (BBC News). Scotland’s Fiscal Storm Deepens—Deficit Hits £26.5 Billion analyzed worsening public finances (The Scotsman). Asian Hornet Threat Sparks National Response in Cork addressed invasive species containment (The Irish Times). Germany and Allies Mobilize $500 Million Military Aid for Ukraine via New NATO Supply Line showcased a major defense package (Deutsche Welle). Nordic Heatwave—A Climate Warning Etched in Extremes linked record heat to climate change (The Guardian). Green Light for Hvammsvirkjun: Iceland Grants Temporary Permit for New Hydropower Works reported on renewable expansion (RÚV). Smart Water Takes Root: Uzbekistan’s Leap into Digital Irrigation profiled high-tech water management (The Tashkent Times). Putin Eyes Nuclear Arms Deal with the U.S. Amid War Diplomacy suggested potential arms control talks (The Moscow Times). Ukraine Secures $1.5 Billion from European Allies for U.S. Weapons detailed pooled NATO support (Ukrinform). Bastar Tribal Villages to Hoist Tricolours After Decades of Insurgency celebrated a symbolic return to national unity (The Hindu). 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!