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Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: Australian Apples Granted Fumigation-Free Entry Into Canada (The Sydney Morning Herald); Bessent Reassures on Fed Independence as Lagarde Issues Global Warning (The Washington Post); Pro-Palestinian Activists Target Guatemala’s Holocaust Museum With Graffiti (The Jerusalem Post); Maduro Condemns U.S. Naval Presence, Warns of Regime Change Plot (Al Jazeera); Scientists Identify New ‘Moustache’ Snake in Brazil’s Cerrado (The Guardian); 33 Colombian Soldiers Freed Following Rebel-Linked Abduction in Guaviare (El Tiempo); Chile and U.S. Close In on Landmark Trade Agreement (La Tercera); Argentine Court Blocks Release of Audios Tied to President Milei’s Sister (Clarín); China’s Military Parade Masks Sweeping Purge of Top Brass (The Washington Post); Australia Holds Permanent Migration Cap Amid High Net Migration Numbers (The Guardian Australia); New Zealand Reopens Door to Luxury Home Purchases for Golden Visa Holders (The New Zealand Herald); Kremlin’s Patrushev Warns Japan Against ‘Suicidal’ Militarisation (Reuters); Singapore and India Explore New Horizons in Space Collaboration (The Straits Times); Thailand Lowers Tourism Forecast as Arrivals Decline (Bangkok Post); Africa Faces Growing Dementia Crisis Amid Limited Support Systems (BBC News); Turkey Shuts Airspace and Ports to Israeli Flights and Cargo (Al Jazeera); Saudi Arabia Expands Vision 2030 Beyond Oil Into Lifestyle and Culture (Arab News); Iran, China, and Russia Reject European Push to Revive UN Sanctions (Al Jazeera); Belgium to Recognize Palestine, Sanction Israel Over Gaza Crisis (Politico Europe); France Leads Virtual Summit on Ukraine’s Future Security Framework (Euronews); Italy Nears Early Exit from EU Deficit Oversight, Says Lagarde (Il Sole 24 Ore); Sánchez Launches Ten-Point Plan to Confront Spain’s Climate Emergency (El País); Portugal Launches Tough Crackdown on Illegal Immigration (Diário de Notícias); Malta to Recognize Palestinian State at UN General Assembly in September (Times of Malta); Starmer Appoints Top Economists to Reinforce Fiscal Strategy (The Guardian); Audit Warns Nearly 300,000 Scottish Homes at Risk from Flooding (The Scotsman); Ireland’s Driver Shortage Sparks Fears of Christmas Turkey Shortfall (Irish Independent); Germany Pushes Back on von der Leyen’s Ukraine Troop Proposal (Deutsche Welle); Landslide Shuts Norway’s E6 Highway, Severing Key Nordic Artery (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation – NRK); Iceland Crowned World’s Most Peaceful Country for 18th Consecutive Year (The Independent); Indian Student Warns of Dire Conditions in Uzbekistan’s MBBS Programs (The Times of India); Oil Prices Spike as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Fuels Supply Concerns (Financial Times); and Finland Backs Security Guarantees for Ukraine, Warns Peace Still Distant (Helsinki Times). 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: Las manzanas australianas obtienen entrada a Canadá sin fumigación (The Sydney Morning Herald); Bessent reafirma independencia de la Fed mientras Lagarde lanza advertencia global (The Washington Post); Activistas pro-palestinos atacan con grafitis el museo del Holocausto en Guatemala (The Jerusalem Post); Maduro condena presencia naval de EE. UU. y advierte de plan de cambio de régimen (Al Jazeera); Científicos identifican nueva “serpiente bigote” en el Cerrado brasileño (The Guardian); Liberados 33 soldados colombianos tras secuestro vinculado a disidencias en Guaviare (El Tiempo); Chile y EE. UU. se acercan a un histórico acuerdo comercial (La Tercera); Corte argentina bloquea difusión de audios vinculados a la hermana de Milei (Clarín); El desfile militar de China oculta una purga masiva en la cúpula castrense (The Washington Post); Australia mantiene tope de migración permanente pese a altas cifras netas (The Guardian Australia); Nueva Zelanda reabre compra de viviendas de lujo para tenedores de visas doradas (The New Zealand Herald); Patrushev del Kremlin advierte a Japón contra “militarización suicida” (Reuters); Singapur e India exploran nuevas fronteras en colaboración espacial (The Straits Times); Tailandia reduce previsión de turismo por caída de llegadas (Bangkok Post); África enfrenta creciente crisis de demencia con escasos sistemas de apoyo (BBC News); Turquía cierra espacio aéreo y puertos a vuelos y carga israelíes (Al Jazeera); Arabia Saudita expande Visión 2030 más allá del petróleo hacia estilo de vida y cultura (Arab News); Irán, China y Rusia rechazan intento europeo de reimponer sanciones (Al Jazeera); Bélgica reconocerá a Palestina y sancionará a Israel por crisis en Gaza (Politico Europe); Francia lidera cumbre virtual sobre marco de seguridad futura para Ucrania (Euronews); Italia cerca de salir anticipadamente del procedimiento de déficit excesivo, dice Lagarde (Il Sole 24 Ore); Sánchez lanza plan de diez puntos para enfrentar emergencia climática en España (El País); Portugal lanza dura ofensiva contra la inmigración ilegal (Diário de Notícias); Malta reconocerá al Estado palestino en la Asamblea General de la ONU en septiembre (Times of Malta); Starmer nombra a destacados economistas para reforzar estrategia fiscal (The Guardian); Auditoría advierte que casi 300,000 hogares en Escocia están en riesgo de inundaciones (The Scotsman); Escasez de conductores en Irlanda genera temor de quedarse sin pavo en Navidad (Irish Independent); Alemania rechaza propuesta de von der Leyen sobre tropas en Ucrania (Deutsche Welle); Derrumbe cierra la autopista E6 en Noruega, cortando arteria clave nórdica (NRK); Islandia coronada país más pacífico del mundo por 18.º año consecutivo (The Independent); Estudiante indio alerta sobre condiciones precarias en programas de MBBS en Uzbekistán (The Times of India); Precios del petróleo se disparan por conflicto Rusia-Ucrania y temores de suministro (Financial Times); y Finlandia respalda garantías de seguridad para Ucrania pero advierte que la paz aún está distante (Helsinki Times). Estos resúmenes de noticias fueron redactados utilizando tecnología de IA. Aunque se ha hecho todo lo posible para garantizar la precisión factual, pueden ocurrir errores u omisiones. Agradecemos su comprensión y les damos la bienvenida a cualquier comentario para seguir mejorando la calidad de nuestros informes. ¡Gracias por ser parte de nuestro camino!

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: **Canada Unveils Its First Lunar Rover** marked the nation’s leap into lunar exploration [CBC News](https://www.cbc.ca); **A Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Guatemalan Migrant Children** spotlighted a U.S. court’s intervention to protect vulnerable minors [Associated Press](https://apnews.com); **Mexico’s First Elected Supreme Court Faces a Judicial Crucible** warned of politicization amid 1,400 pending cases [El Universal](https://www.eluniversal.com.mx); **Hostage Release After Ordeal in Haiti—Some Light Pierces the Darkness** detailed the freeing of Irish aid worker Gena Heraty and seven Haitians [The Irish Times](https://www.irishtimes.com); **Volkswagen Brazil Held Accountable for Amazon “Slave Labor”—Historic Ruling at Last** saw €30 million in damages ordered [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com); **Former FARC Rebels and Soldiers Unite to Exhume the Forgotten—Healing Through a Grave Truth** told of reconciliation in Colombia [El Tiempo](https://www.eltiempo.com); and **Finance Shake-Up: Chile’s Long-Serving Finance Minister Resigns** unsettled Santiago’s economic scene [La Tercera](https://www.latercera.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 Unveils Its First Lunar Rover** marked the nation’s leap into lunar exploration [CBC News](https://www.cbc.ca); **A Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Guatemalan Migrant Children** spotlighted a U.S. court’s intervention to protect vulnerable minors [Associated Press](https://apnews.com); **Mexico’s First Elected Supreme Court Faces a Judicial Crucible** warned of politicization amid 1,400 pending cases [El Universal](https://www.eluniversal.com.mx); **Hostage Release After Ordeal in Haiti—Some Light Pierces the Darkness** detailed the freeing of Irish aid worker Gena Heraty and seven Haitians [The Irish Times](https://www.irishtimes.com); **Volkswagen Brazil Held Accountable for Amazon “Slave Labor”—Historic Ruling at Last** saw €30 million in damages ordered [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com); **Former FARC Rebels and Soldiers Unite to Exhume the Forgotten—Healing Through a Grave Truth** told of reconciliation in Colombia [El Tiempo](https://www.eltiempo.com); and **Finance Shake-Up: Chile’s Long-Serving Finance Minister Resigns** unsettled Santiago’s economic scene [La Tercera](https://www.latercera.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: Canadá presenta su primer rover lunar marcando el salto del país hacia la exploración lunar CBC News; Un juez federal detiene la deportación de niños migrantes guatemaltecos destacó la intervención de un tribunal estadounidense para proteger a menores vulnerables Associated Press; La primera Corte Suprema electa de México enfrenta una dura prueba judicial advirtió sobre la politización en medio de 1.400 casos pendientes El Universal; Liberación de rehenes tras el calvario en Haití—Un rayo de luz entre la oscuridad relató la liberación de la trabajadora humanitaria irlandesa Gena Heraty y siete haitianos The Irish Times; Volkswagen Brasil responsabilizado por “trabajo esclavo” en la Amazonía—Un fallo histórico al fin ordenó el pago de 30 millones de euros en daños Reuters; Excombatientes de las FARC y soldados se unen para exhumar a los olvidados—Sanación a través de una verdad sepultada narró un acto de reconciliación en Colombia El Tiempo; y Cambio en Finanzas: renuncia el ministro de Hacienda de Chile tras largo mandato sacudió la escena económica de Santiago La Tercera. Estos resúmenes de noticias fueron escritos con tecnología de IA. Aunque se ha hecho todo lo posible por garantizar la exactitud de los hechos, pueden ocurrir errores u omisiones ocasionales. Agradecemos tu comprensión y te invitamos a enviarnos tus comentarios para seguir mejorando la calidad de nuestros reportes. ¡Gracias por ser parte de este viaje!

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition we covered: Canada and India restoring diplomatic ties (The Globe and Mail), Trump warning tariffs could “destroy the U.S.A.” (The Washington Post), the first U.S. human case of New World screwworm (The New York Times), U.S. naval buildup in the Caribbean (Reuters), Brazil’s green tech tax program (Folha de S.Paulo), Howard Buffett’s $170m farm transition in Colombia (El Espectador), Chile’s new agriculture minister Ignacia Fernández Gatica (La Tercera), Argentine lawyers seeking Netanyahu’s arrest (Página/12), China and Armenia’s new strategic pact (SCMP), far-right flashpoints in Australia (The Sydney Morning Herald), a 4.8 quake shaking Wellington (The New Zealand Herald), Japan fast-tracking its Type-12 missile (The Japan Times), a $1b Chinese-backed REIT in Singapore (The Business Times), Vietnam’s 80th National Day prep (VNExpress), Ethiopia and Dangote’s $2.5b fertilizer plant (The Africa Report), Turkey’s deadly wildfires (Hurriyet Daily News), Saudi Arabia facing a 9/11 trial (The New York Times), and more.
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 we reported on Canada and India Restore Diplomatic Rhythm with New Envoys 【The Globe and Mail】, “It Would Literally Destroy the U.S.A.”—Trump Warns of Tariff Fallout 【The Washington Post】, Parasite Alert: First U.S. Human Infection Linked to Central American Outbreak 【The New York Times】, US Fleet Anchors in the Caribbean: A Naval Crescendo Amid Geopolitical Chords 【Reuters】, Big Tech’s Brazilian Invitation: Data Centers Meet Sustainable Incentives 【Folha de S.Paulo】, From Coca Fields to Coffee Groves: Buffett Backs Colombia’s Crop Shift 【El Espectador】, A Sociologist at the Helm of Agri-Policy in Chile 【La Tercera】, Human Rights Lawyers Seek Netanyahu’s Arrest on Argentine Soil 【Página/12】, China & Armenia Entrench Strategic Ties Amid SCO Choreography 【South China Morning Post】, Nation Divided: “March for Australia” Sparks Far-Right Flashpoints 【The Sydney Morning Herald】, Minor Quake Jolts Wellington—Nature Whispers, Walls Quake 【The New Zealand Herald】, Japan Speeds Up Missile Deployment—A Quiet Thunder in Regional Chess 【The Japan Times】, Billion-Dollar REIT: A Surge of Chinese Capital in Singapore’s Real Estate 【The Business Times】, Vietnam Gears Up for the 80th National Day with Flag-Draped Streets and Military Elegance 【VNExpress】, Dangote & Ethiopia Build $2.5B Fertiliser Giant—Africa’s Green Leap Forward 【The Africa Report】, Wildfire Inferno: Turkey Among the Most Impacted by Mediterranean Fires 【Hurriyet Daily News】, Courtroom Echoes from 9/11: Saudi Arabia Faces Trial 【The New York Times】, Tectonic Tremors Under the Regime: Iran Hovers Near Collapse 【The Guardian】, Flotilla of Solidarity Rises Amid Blockade and Famine 【Al Jazeera】, Macron’s Bold Move: France to Recognize Palestinian State at UNGA 【Le Monde】, Beijing’s Grip Under the Microscope: Italy Mulls Sanctions on Pirelli’s Chinese Stakeholder 【Corriere della Sera】, Spain Pushes Forward with Europe’s Next-Gen Fighter—FCAS Flightplan Set for October 【El País】, Boy on a Scooter Sparks Forest Flames: Wildfires Ignite Fear and Frustration 【Diário de Notícias】, A New Peace Era Beckons: Azerbaijan Signs Landmark Agreement with Armenia in Washington 【News.az】, Labour’s Promise Cracks Under Economic Weight 【The Telegraph】, Highlands Mourns a Triple Loss: Community Grieves Three Young Lives 【The Scotsman】, Apple Windfall Ignites Infrastructure Ambition 【The Irish Times】, Merz’s Rallying Cry: Strangle the Kremlin with Economic Firepower 【Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung】, When a Goose Becomes a Diplomatic Riddle 【Aftenposten】, Alarms Echo as Anti-Migrant Vigilantes Cast Shadows Across Europe, Including Iceland 【Euronews】, Ghosts of the Aral, Echoes of Renewal 【The Diplomat】, Putin Lands in China—SCO Summit Opens Door to New Alliances 【South China Morning Post】, Ukraine Girds for New Deep Strikes into Russia 【The Kyiv Independent】, and Former President Wickremesinghe Granted Bail Amid Crowds and Clamor 【Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)】.
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 A Week in The Arts, we explored the shifting landscapes of creativity and culture. In Hopeful Climate Fiction: An Emerging Literary Movement (The Guardian), Sarah Hall called for climate narratives that spark resilience and action. Nova Twins Unleash Bold New Album Parasites & Butterflies (NME) spotlighted the duo’s fierce new record blending punk, metal, and hip-hop. From Bollywood, Bollywood’s Teaser Drops a Glittering Dance Tidal Wave (The Indian Express) revealed Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan’s vibrant new pairing. Patti Smith Unearths Lost Track for Horses Anniversary Reissue (Consequence) announced a reissue packed with unheard recordings and a global tour. In Australia, Mount Gambier’s Cast in Blue Sculpture Sparks Public Backlash—and Dialogue (ABC News Australia) divided opinion with bold public art. Film and memory converged in Guillermo del Toro to Auction Off Near-Lost Horror Memorabilia (Bloody Disgusting). On stage, New York’s September Art Slate: Surreal, Scenic, Socio-Political (Artforum) showcased exhibitions redefining identity and politics. Music thrived with Robert Glasper Curates Star-Studded Black Radio Experience at Blue Note Jazz Festival (Billboard), and K-Pop and Classical Music Collide in a Spellbinding Global Fusion (The Korea Herald). Opera pushed boundaries in A “Docu-Opera” Tackles Identity and Exploitation (Deutsche Welle), while heavy metal faced reality with Raven Cancels European Tour as Frontman Recovers from Brain Surgery (Blabbermouth). Fashion turned nostalgic in Tiny Crochet Skullcaps Crown Copenhagen’s Spring 2026 Scene (Vogue). Theatre soared with Sting’s The Last Ship Charts a Course for Brisbane (The Sydney Morning Herald) and Broadway braced itself for Broadway Braces for a Thoughtfully Radical Revival of Chess (Playbill). Visual history took center stage with Timeline of Revolution: Women Painters Claim Space in Britain’s Cultural Story (The Art Newspaper) and Reuters Publishes In the Moment: 40 Years of Photojournalism (Reuters). Finally, Berlin’s cultural frontline was spotlighted in Berlin’s Spore Initiative: A Listening Space Against Silence (Monopol Magazin), while music history stirred legal drama in Sting Faces Lawsuit from Former Police Bandmates Over Songwriting Royalties (The Guardian). 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: Ontario Premier Doug Ford turned nationalism into a fashion statement with his “Canada is not for sale” hats, helping secure a third majority win 【The Globe and Mail](https://www.theglobeandmail.com). In Minneapolis, tragedy struck when a 23-year-old gunman opened fire during a school Mass, killing two children, prompting the FBI to investigate the shooting as domestic terror 【Star Tribune](https://www.startribune.com). The U.S. Navy sent eight warships near Central and South America in an “enhanced counter-narcotics” mission, heightening tensions with Venezuela 【BBC News](https://www.bbc.com). Curaçao reaffirmed neutrality amid U.S.–Venezuela strains as a U.S. destroyer refueled in Willemstad 【The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com). A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian beef reshaped trade, with Brazil shifting to Mexico and Asia 【Reuters](https://www.reuters.com). In Colombia, a 15-year-old was sentenced for the assassination of presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay, while his father entered the 2026 race 【El Tiempo](https://www.eltiempo.com). At Chile’s Escondida mine, unions warned after two accidents involving driverless trucks 【Mining.com](https://www.mining.com). In Argentina, stones rained on President Milei’s motorcade as bribery scandal allegations roiled markets 【Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com). Beijing confirmed Putin and Kim Jong Un will join Xi at China’s September 3 Victory Day parade 【Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com). In Australia, a manhunt intensified for Dezi Freeman, suspected in the killing of two police officers in Victoria’s alpine region 【ABC News Australia](https://www.abc.net.au). In New Zealand, a nationwide campaign seeks a mate for Ned, a rare left-spiraling snail 【New Zealand Herald](https://www.nzherald.co.nz). Japan released an AI-generated video simulating the chaos if Mount Fuji erupted 【The Japan Times](https://www.japantimes.co.jp). South Korea fined SK Telecom US$96.5 million after a data breach exposed 27 million users 【Korea JoongAng Daily](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com). The Philippines opened talks with Beijing on evacuation plans for Filipinos in Taiwan 【Philippine Daily Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.net). Ethiopia and Nigeria’s Dangote signed a $2.5 billion fertilizer plant deal to strengthen Africa’s food security 【The Africa Report](https://www.theafricareport.com). Turkey launched its €460 million “Steel Dome” air-defense system to reduce arms reliance 【Daily Sabah](https://www.dailysabah.com). Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District stirred back to life with global firms moving in 【Arab News](https://www.arabnews.com). Britain, France, and Germany restarted UN sanctions machinery against Iran over nuclear enrichment 【Financial Times](https://www.ft.com). El Al Airlines saw profits plunge 55% after airspace closures during the Israel–Iran conflict 【Haaretz](https://www.haaretz.com). France’s Iliad shifted from Italy to consider acquiring SFR 【Think.ing](https://think.ing.com). Italy protested U.S. tariffs exceeding 15% on its cheeses 【ANSA](https://www.ansa.it). Spain prepared for downpours from Hurricane Erin’s remnants 【Spanish News Today](https://www.spanishnewstoday.com). Portugal’s Mota-Engil posted record profits driven by Africa projects 【Expresso](https://expresso.pt). Rheinmetall signed a €535m deal for a munitions plant in Romania 【Deutsche Welle](https://www.dw.com). Britain’s car production rose in July, though overall output fell due to commercial vehicle slump 【BBC News](https://www.bbc.com). Scotland approved the £10m “Star of Caledonia” border monument 【The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com). Ireland braced for Storm Fernand, raising concerns for Electric Picnic festival 【Irish Times](https://www.irishtimes.com). Germany’s foreign minister tied its security to Baltic states amid hybrid threats 【Deutsche Welle](https://www.dw.com). Swedbank acquired Barclays’ stake in Entercard for $275m 【Reuters](https://www.reuters.com). Assouline’s Iceland Epic book celebrated Iceland’s culture, landscapes, and sustainability 【Forbes](https://www.forbes.com). Construction began on the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway under Belt and Road 【Xinhua](https://www.xinhuanet.com). Russia unleashed a lethal missile-drone barrage on Kyiv, killing 15 and wounding dozens 【Kyiv Independent](https://kyivindependent.com). Ukraine opened bidding for the Dobra lithium site in Kirovohrad with U.S. joint fund backing 【Interfax-Ukraine](https://en.interfax.com.ua). Finally, India’s A23 challenged the government’s sudden ban on money-based skill games like poker and rummy 【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: Ontario Premier Doug Ford turned nationalism into a fashion statement with his “Canada is not for sale” hats, helping secure a third majority win 【The Globe and Mail](https://www.theglobeandmail.com). In Minneapolis, tragedy struck when a 23-year-old gunman opened fire during a school Mass, killing two children, prompting the FBI to investigate the shooting as domestic terror 【Star Tribune](https://www.startribune.com). The U.S. Navy sent eight warships near Central and South America in an “enhanced counter-narcotics” mission, heightening tensions with Venezuela 【BBC News](https://www.bbc.com). Curaçao reaffirmed neutrality amid U.S.–Venezuela strains as a U.S. destroyer refueled in Willemstad 【The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com). A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian beef reshaped trade, with Brazil shifting to Mexico and Asia 【Reuters](https://www.reuters.com). In Colombia, a 15-year-old was sentenced for the assassination of presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay, while his father entered the 2026 race 【El Tiempo](https://www.eltiempo.com). At Chile’s Escondida mine, unions warned after two accidents involving driverless trucks 【Mining.com](https://www.mining.com). In Argentina, stones rained on President Milei’s motorcade as bribery scandal allegations roiled markets 【Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com). Beijing confirmed Putin and Kim Jong Un will join Xi at China’s September 3 Victory Day parade 【Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com). In Australia, a manhunt intensified for Dezi Freeman, suspected in the killing of two police officers in Victoria’s alpine region 【ABC News Australia](https://www.abc.net.au). In New Zealand, a nationwide campaign seeks a mate for Ned, a rare left-spiraling snail 【New Zealand Herald](https://www.nzherald.co.nz). Japan released an AI-generated video simulating the chaos if Mount Fuji erupted 【The Japan Times](https://www.japantimes.co.jp). South Korea fined SK Telecom US$96.5 million after a data breach exposed 27 million users 【Korea JoongAng Daily](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com). The Philippines opened talks with Beijing on evacuation plans for Filipinos in Taiwan 【Philippine Daily Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.net). Ethiopia and Nigeria’s Dangote signed a $2.5 billion fertilizer plant deal to strengthen Africa’s food security 【The Africa Report](https://www.theafricareport.com). Turkey launched its €460 million “Steel Dome” air-defense system to reduce arms reliance 【Daily Sabah](https://www.dailysabah.com). Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District stirred back to life with global firms moving in 【Arab News](https://www.arabnews.com). Britain, France, and Germany restarted UN sanctions machinery against Iran over nuclear enrichment 【Financial Times](https://www.ft.com). El Al Airlines saw profits plunge 55% after airspace closures during the Israel–Iran conflict 【Haaretz](https://www.haaretz.com). France’s Iliad shifted from Italy to consider acquiring SFR 【Think.ing](https://think.ing.com). Italy protested U.S. tariffs exceeding 15% on its cheeses 【ANSA](https://www.ansa.it). Spain prepared for downpours from Hurricane Erin’s remnants 【Spanish News Today](https://www.spanishnewstoday.com). Portugal’s Mota-Engil posted record profits driven by Africa projects 【Expresso](https://expresso.pt). Rheinmetall signed a €535m deal for a munitions plant in Romania 【Deutsche Welle](https://www.dw.com). Britain’s car production rose in July, though overall output fell due to commercial vehicle slump 【BBC News](https://www.bbc.com). Scotland approved the £10m “Star of Caledonia” border monument 【The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com). Ireland braced for Storm Fernand, raising concerns for Electric Picnic festival 【Irish Times](https://www.irishtimes.com). Germany’s foreign minister tied its security to Baltic states amid hybrid threats 【Deutsche Welle](https://www.dw.com). Swedbank acquired Barclays’ stake in Entercard for $275m 【Reuters](https://www.reuters.com). Assouline’s Iceland Epic book celebrated Iceland’s culture, landscapes, and sustainability 【Forbes](https://www.forbes.com). Construction began on the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway under Belt and Road 【Xinhua](https://www.xinhuanet.com). Russia unleashed a lethal missile-drone barrage on Kyiv, killing 15 and wounding dozens 【Kyiv Independent](https://kyivindependent.com). Ukraine opened bidding for the Dobra lithium site in Kirovohrad with U.S. joint fund backing 【Interfax-Ukraine](https://en.interfax.com.ua). Finally, India’s A23 challenged the government’s sudden ban on money-based skill games like poker and rummy 【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!