Libre News of The World

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World we covered a sweeping range of global developments: Brazil arrested a suspect in a bold São Paulo art heist (Folha de S.Paulo: https://www.folha.uol.com.br); U.S. President Trump warned Colombia’s Gustavo Petro he could be “next” in Washington’s pressure campaign (El Tiempo: https://www.eltiempo.com); Chile’s frontrunner José Antonio Kast moved closer to victory (La Tercera: https://www.latercera.com); Argentina’s Congress opened debate on Milei’s sweeping reforms (Clarín: https://www.clarin.com); the IMF urged China to address major economic imbalances (SCMP: https://www.scmp.com); Australia reported record Indigenous deaths in custody (The Guardian Australia: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news); New Zealand warned tens of thousands of devices may be infected by malware (RNZ: https://www.rnz.co.nz); Japan and the U.S. conducted joint military flights amid rising tensions (The Japan Times: https://www.japantimes.co.jp); South Korea mandated clear labeling for AI-generated ads from 2026 (The Korea Herald: https://www.koreaherald.com); Vietnam passed tougher media and state-secret laws (VNExpress: https://www.vnexpress.net); the U.S. review of AGOA threatened South Africa’s access (Business Day: https://www.businesslive.co.za); President Erdoğan accused Israel of “genocide” and pushed for a ceasefire-led process (Hürriyet Daily News: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com); Saudi Arabia and Iran reaffirmed the Beijing-brokered peace accord (Al Arabiya: https://www.alarabiya.net); rare rainfall reached drought-stricken Tehran (Tehran Times: https://www.tehrantimes.com); Israel approved nearly 800 new West Bank settlement homes (Haaretz: https://www.haaretz.com); France narrowly passed a crucial social-security budget (Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr); Italy’s national cuisine was added to UNESCO’s heritage list (ANSA: https://www.ansa.it); Spain’s lottery workers pushed to boost the El Gordo jackpot (El País: https://www.elpais.com); building collapses in Fez killed at least 22 people (Le360: https://www.le360.ma); four missing Israeli sailors were rescued near Cyprus (The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com); the UK backed efforts to amend parts of Europe’s human-rights laws (The Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk); Scotland’s proposed housing levy sparked warnings of a deeper crisis (The Scotsman: https://www.scotsman.com); Ireland’s RTÉ revealed major restructuring plans (The Irish Times: https://www.irishtimes.com); Germany drafted new rules to raise grid-operator returns (Handelsblatt: https://www.handelsblatt.com); Norway advanced defence upgrades with new submarines and missiles (Aftenposten: https://www.aftenposten.no); Iceland announced it will boycott Eurovision 2026 (RÚV: https://www.ruv.is); Paraguay’s president began a state visit to Uzbekistan (UzReport: https://www.uzreport.news); Russia intercepted 31 drones near Moscow (Kommersant: https://www.kommersant.ru); Ukraine said elections could occur soon with security guarantees (Ukrainska Pravda: https://www.pravda.com.ua); and Diwali was officially inscribed as UNESCO intangible heritage (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** we covered a broad sweep of global developments: Canada rolled out its C$1.7 billion Global Impact+ research initiative (*Reuters* — reuters.com), U.S. security aides briefed Congress on potential expanded anti-drug operations in Latin America (*Washington Post* — washingtonpost.com), Mexico pledged increased water deliveries to the U.S. amid tariff threats (*AP News* — apnews.com), and Shell’s Aphrodite gas project in Trinidad remained stalled pending government approvals (*Energy News* — energynews.oedigital.com). Flávio Bolsonaro launched his 2026 presidential bid in Brazil (*Al Jazeera* — aljazeera.com), while U.S. sanctions targeted networks recruiting Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s RSF (*Al Jazeera* — aljazeera.com). South Korea sealed a landmark defence-export deal with Peru (*Yonhap News* — yonhapnews.com), and over 90% of state workers joined massive labour-law protests (*El País* — elpais.com). China opened public consultations for its 2026 Government Work Report (*SCMP* — scmp.com), AEMO warned Australia must triple grid capacity by 2050 (*Guardian Australia* — theguardian.com/au), and New Zealand reversed plans to replace Timaru seafarers with overseas labour (*NZ Herald* — nzherald.co.nz). Japan scrambled jets after Russia–China bomber patrols (*Japan Times* — japantimes.co.jp), while Lee Jae-myung ordered a probe into political-religious links (*Korea JoongAng Daily* — koreajoongangdaily.joins.com). Vietnam approved sweeping media-law reforms requiring journalists to reveal sources (*Radio Free Asia* — rfa.org), and the DRC battled its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years (*Africa News* — africanews.com). The U.S. signaled conditional F-35 talks with Turkey (*Defense News* — defensenews.com), and Saudi Aramco prepared to begin condensate exports from Jafurah (*Arab News* — arabnews.com). Rights groups warned of escalating persecution of Iran’s Baha’i community (*Al-Monitor* — al-monitor.com), and Israel moved to reopen the Allenby Crossing for Gaza aid (*Times of Israel* — timesofisrael.com). France posted resilient growth projections despite political turmoil (*Le Monde* — lemonde.fr), Italy imposed strict conditions on JD.com’s bid for Ceconomy (*Il Sole 24 Ore* — ilsole24ore.com), and Spain’s Supreme Court ordered Málaga to return long-expropriated land (*El Mundo* — elmundo.es). Portugal considered suspending airport border checks over Christmas (*Público* — publico.pt), and Friedrich Merz welcomed the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal (*Der Spiegel* — spiegel.de). Ofcom reported Britons now watch 51 minutes of YouTube daily (*The Guardian* — theguardian.com), and Scottish business investment reached a 20-year high (*The Business Desk* — thebusinessdesk.com). Storm Bram triggered nationwide Status Orange alerts with major disruptions (*Irish Times* — irishtimes.com), Germany advanced defence reforms without reinstating conscription (*FAZ* — faz.net), and Sweden redirected aid from five countries to Ukraine (*Dagens Nyheter* — dn.se). Iceland faced storms, tremors and a glacial flood (*RÚV* — ruv.is), the Nur Bukhara solar-storage plant marked a clean-energy milestone (*The Diplomat* — thediplomat.com), and Russia labeled NCH Capital “extremist” and moved to seize its assets (*Moscow Times* — moscowtimes.ru). Kyiv suffered widespread blackouts after missile and drone strikes (*Ukrainska Pravda* — pravda.com.ua), and India opened new loan-fraud probes into Reliance finance firms (*The Hindu Business Line* — thehindubusinessline.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 we covered a global sweep of major developments: Canada launched a new Express Entry stream for physicians (CBC News), while the Pentagon advanced micro-refineries for critical minerals (Defense One). A study reported a 48% collapse in Caribbean coral cover (Miami Herald), Honduras issued an arrest warrant for Juan Orlando Hernández despite his U.S. pardon (La Prensa), and Brazil’s TCU backed a two-stage Port of Santos auction (O Estado de S. Paulo). Colombia was again named the deadliest country for environmental defenders (El Tiempo), Chile’s ENAP sealed a Vaca Muerta export deal (Diario Financiero), and Argentina moved to privatize Belgrano Cargas (Clarín). China’s premier warned of destructive tariffs (SCMP), the RBA held rates (Australian Financial Review), and NZ’s HMNZS Aotearoa was shadowed in the Taiwan Strait (NZ Herald). A major quake hit Japan (Japan Times), South Korea’s NPS considered dollar bonds (Korea JoongAng Daily), and Vingroup signed a $3B Telangana ecosystem deal (The Hindu). Angola and Gemcorp launched a $500M Africa fund (Jornal de Angola), Turkey guaranteed Russian gas flows to Hungary (Hungary Today), and Saudi Arabia’s PIF sought more Japanese investment (Arab News). Iran opened a spy trial (Tehran Times), Israel struck Hezbollah-linked sites (Reuters / Arab News link), and Louvre staff announced a strike (Le Monde). Italy’s Edison unveiled €600M in renewables (Il Sole 24 Ore), Spain’s services sector cooled but stayed strong (El País), and Portugal approved 150,000 new public homes (Público). Ciprian Ciucu won Bucharest’s mayoral race (Adevărul), the UK overhauled post-Brexit investment rules (Financial Times), and 14 new UK offshore carbon-storage sites opened for licensing (The Guardian). Ireland’s services sector hit a 3½-year high (Irish Times), Germany braced for 24,000 bankruptcies in 2025 (Handelsblatt), and NATO shifted all Nordics under JFC Norfolk (Politico Europe). Greenland pursued greater autonomy and EU investment (Politiken), Uzbekneftegaz secured up to $5B with Cargill (UzDaily), and Gazprom delivered its first post-sanctions Portovaya LNG cargo to China (TASS). Finally, Zelenskiy prepared a revised peace plan (Ukrainska Pravda) and Tata Electronics secured Intel for its Gujarat chip fab (Economic 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!

**Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World**, Air Transat announced gradual flight suspensions as a pilots’ strike looms (*reuters.com*). The U.S. prepared a US$12 billion farm-aid package for struggling producers (*apnews.com*). A Guatemalan mayor was assassinated during a Christmas parade (*prensalibre.com*). The Cayman Islands completed a vast autonomous ocean-mapping project (*caymancompass.com*). Brazil saw mass marches against rising femicides (*folhabrasil.com.br*). Colombia and Clan del Golfo reached a demobilisation deal (*elespectador.com*). Ecuador’s health-care system plunged deeper into crisis (*elcomercio.com*). Uruguay hit record EV adoption (*elpais.com.uy*). China launched new low-orbit internet satellites (*xinhuanet.com*). Australia prepared to enforce a world-first under-16 social-media ban (*abc.net.au*). Two new seasonal-worker visas were introduced to support key industries (*theguardian.com.au*). A Tokyo crime ring used purchased X accounts to recruit accomplices (*japantimes.co.jp*). Arm Holdings announced a major chip-design training centre in South Korea (*koreaherald.com*). Vietnam surpassed pre-pandemic tourism with 19 million visitors (*vietnamnews.vn*). Benin foiled a coup attempt after soldiers seized state TV (*benin24tv.com*). Turkey began building its first domestic submarine (*hurriyetdailynews.com*). Saudi Arabia rolled out a new five-year Resident ID for expatriates (*arabnews.com*). Iran condemned U.S. deportations as a second group arrives (*tehrantimes.com*). Israel signalled an imminent shift to the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire (*haaretz.com*). Macron warned Beijing of possible EU tariffs over trade imbalance (*lemonde.fr*). Rome lit up for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (*ilmessaggero.it*). ASF cases rose near Barcelona as a possible lab link is probed (*lavanguardia.com*). Portugal targeted €100 million in technical-footwear exports by 2030 (*publico.pt*). Greece approved a €650 million purchase of Israeli PULS rocket systems (*ekathimerini.com*). UK rights groups warned of weakened ECHR protections (*theguardian.com*). Glasgow mourned the loss of the 182-year-old Pollokshaws Parish Church to fire (*heraldscotland.com*). A murder probe opened after a fatal house fire in County Offaly (*irishtimes.com*). German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul travelled to Beijing amid rising trade tensions (*reuters.com*). Sweden reported near-weekly encounters with Russian submarines, prompting a NATO drill (*thelocal.se*). Iceland halted its foreign-currency purchase programme (*ruv.is*). Uzbekistan’s Navoi Mining received a credit upgrade to “BB/Stable” (*gazeta.uz*). Russia claimed to have downed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight (*themoscowtimes.com*). Ukraine suffered widespread outages after a major Russian strike on energy facilities (*kyivindependent.com*). IndiGo’s shares plunged amid staffing-related mass cancellations (*livemint.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’s former CSIS chief warned hostile powers are targeting Western universities for technology theft (The Guardian). The Kennedy Center faced turmoil as critics decry its transformation under Trump (CBS News). Costa Rica issued a security alert over gang-related crimes (Tico Times). The Bahamas moved to toughen anti-smuggling laws (Al Arabiya). Brazil’s Pará delayed mandatory cattle tracking (Folha de S.Paulo). A Colombian family filed a human-rights complaint over a U.S. strike (The Guardian). A school smartphone ban takes effect in 2026 (AP News). Argentina returned to global markets with a new dollar bond (AP News). Chinese jets locked radar on Japanese aircraft near Okinawa (ABC News Australia). NSW downgraded wildfire alerts after major destruction (ABC News Australia). IKEA opened its first New Zealand store (RNZ). The PLA again locked radar on Japanese jets (ABC News Australia). A government pledged US$18.9M for pandemic preparedness (WHO). Vietnam fast-tracked public investment (Vietnam News). Benin foiled a coup attempt (Reuters). Turkey summoned Russian and Ukrainian envoys over Black Sea strikes (Ekathimerini). Saudi Aramco launched the Jafurah gas plant’s first phase (Al Arabiya). Iran’s IRGC held major Gulf drills (The New Arab). Israel continued Gaza air-strikes despite a fragile ceasefire (Al Jazeera). France’s PM warned of losing control of social-security finances (Le Monde). Italy launched a crypto-risk review (Decrypt). Spain investigated a possible lab-linked African swine fever outbreak (Catalan News). Portugal lowered the age for prison-guard recruitment (The Portugal News). Iran’s FM arrived in Baku for talks (IRNA). The UK sought new nuclear-plant sites, including in Scotland (World Nuclear News). Malcolm Offord defected to Reform UK (ITV News). Ireland opened probes into TikTok and LinkedIn (The Journal). Germany passed a contested pension reform after internal rebellion (Reuters). NATO placed all Nordic states under JFC Norfolk (Euractiv). Strong easterlies triggered Iceland travel warnings (Iceland Review). Uzbekistan–EU trade quadrupled in seven years (Trend News). Putin vowed to seize Donbas unless Ukrainian troops withdraw (Al Jazeera). Kremenchuk suffered major infrastructure damage from overnight strikes (Anadolu Agency). And India’s RBI cut rates and boosted liquidity to support the economy (The Economic 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!

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! **Today on Libre News of The World**, Canada’s economy stumbled as the services PMI fell to 44.3, signalling the steepest contraction in five months (source: Reuters – *reuters.com*). The FDA removed its longtime OTC-drugs chief, signalling a major regulatory overhaul (source: STAT News – *statnews.com*). Honduras’s election remained in limbo after results were halted at 79% counted (source: Associated Press – *apnews.com*). A deadly mosquito-borne disease outbreak claimed 33 lives and infected nearly one-third of an island’s population (source: Caribbean National Weekly – *cnwnetwork.com*). Pará delayed its cattle-tracking system until 2030, alarming environmental groups (source: Folha de S.Paulo – *folha.uol.com.br*). Colombia suspended intelligence-sharing with the U.S. after Trump threatened strikes, with Petro inviting him to witness lab demolitions firsthand (source: The Guardian – *theguardian.com*). The OECD reaffirmed Chile’s 2.4% growth forecast, citing new fiscal-discipline reforms (source: OECD – *oecd.org*). Glencore will restart the Alumbrera copper mine by 2028, signalling confidence in Milei’s reforms (source: Buenos Aires Times – *batimes.com.ar*). China pledged US $100 million in humanitarian aid for Palestinians amid the Gaza crisis (source: China Global South – *chinaglobalsouth.com*). Australia moved ahead with an under-16 social-media ban, already enforced by major platforms (source: The Sydney Morning Herald – *smh.com.au*). New RBNZ governor Anna Breman vowed stable inflation and greater transparency (source: The New Zealand Herald – *nzherald.co.nz*). Japanese bond yields hit a 20-year high amid stimulus concerns (source: The Japan Times – *japantimes.co.jp*). Chinese millionaires in Singapore shifted toward “low-key luxury,” favouring art and wine over Bentleys (source: South China Morning Post – *scmp.com*). Foxconn Vietnam expanded output to 140 million electronic units yearly, adding wearables and drones (source: Nikkei Asia – *asia.nikkei.com*). Safaricom sold a 15% stake to Vodacom for US $1.6 billion (source: Bloomberg – *bloomberg.com*). Turkey condemned Masoud Barzani’s guarded visit to its southeast, sparking a diplomatic clash (source: Al Jazeera – *aljazeera.com*). Saudi Aramco began first-phase output at the Jafurah gas field (source: Arab News – *arabnews.com*). Iran’s rial hit a record low, driving savers into gold and foreign currency (source: Reuters – *reuters.com*). Hamas transferred remains of a possible hostage to Israel via the ICRC (source: Haaretz – *haaretz.com*). Workers at Moët Hennessy launched strikes over cancelled bonuses (source: Le Monde – *lemonde.fr*). Italy’s Sicily mega-bridge project was halted by auditors, sparking government backlash (source: Corriere della Sera – *corriere.it*). Spain opted to use only 25% of EU recovery loans, citing strong growth (source: El País – *elpais.com*). The UN Security Council backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara (source: Jeune Afrique – *jeuneafrique.com*). Malta’s MFSA opposed an EU crypto “super-regulator” proposal (source: Times of Malta – *timesofmalta.com*). Keir Starmer planned a January 2026 China visit, pending approval of Beijing’s new embassy plan (source: Financial Times – *ft.com*). The SNP ordered an independent review into alleged Edinburgh grooming gangs (source: The Scotsman – *scotsman.com*). Ireland opened DSA investigations into TikTok and LinkedIn (source: Irish Independent – *independent.ie*). Germany’s Uniper and Sefe drew strong investor interest post-bailout (source: Handelsblatt – *handelsblatt.com*). Norway’s government avoided collapse after securing 2026 budget support (source: NRK – *nrk.no*). Iceland reassessed the invasive Nootka lupin’s threat to local biodiversity (source: RÚV – *ruv.is*). Uzbekistan secured up to US $3 billion in clean-energy investment from Cargill (source: The Tashkent Times – *tashkenttimes.uz*). Russia issued its first renminbi-denominated bonds, raising US $2.8 billion (source: Reuters – *reuters.com*). Zelenskyy ordered an overhaul of supervisory boards at major state firms after a corruption scandal (source: Kyiv Independent – *kyivindependent.com*). IndiGo cancelled more than 175 flights for a third day amid new pilot-rest rules (source: The Economic Times – *economictimes.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** we covered a globe-spanning lineup of stories: Canada’s physicians urging acceptance of Gaza medical evacuees (*The Malaysian Reserve*: [https://themalaysianreserve.com/2025/12/03/canada-has-moral-and-legal-obligation-to-accept-medical-refugees-from-gaza-say-canadian-physicians/amp/?utm_source=chatgpt.com](https://themalaysianreserve.com/2025/12/03/canada-has-moral-and-legal-obligation-to-accept-medical-refugees-from-gaza-say-canadian-physicians/amp/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)); the U.S. pausing immigration applications from 19 non-European countries (*Reuters*: [https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-pauses-all-immigration-applications-immigrants-19-countries-new-york-times-2025-12-03/?utm_source=chatgpt.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-pauses-all-immigration-applications-immigrants-19-countries-new-york-times-2025-12-03/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)); Copa Airlines expanding U.S.–Panama routes (*Travel And Tour World*: [https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/copa-airlines-expands-us-panama-routes-how-this-growth-is-boosting-panamas-tourism-and-hospitality-sector/?utm_source=chatgpt.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/copa-airlines-expands-us-panama-routes-how-this-growth-is-boosting-panamas-tourism-and-hospitality-sector/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)); a Caribbean-region firearms-trafficking study exposing U.S.-sourced weapons (*Small Arms Survey*: [https://www.smallarmssurvey.org/sites/default/files/resources/CARICOM-IMPACS-SAS-Caribbean-Firearms-Study.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com](https://www.smallarmssurvey.org/sites/default/files/resources/CARICOM-IMPACS-SAS-Caribbean-Firearms-Study.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)); Lula and Trump striking a new tone on trade and crime (*Bloomberg*); Colombia rejecting U.S. military threats (*El Tiempo*); astronomers urging Chile to protect the Atacama night sky (*La Tercera*); Argentina and Brazil launching a major bio-oceanic bridge (*Clarín*); China intensifying censorship on housing-market gloom (*South China Morning Post*); Australia’s Q3 growth missing forecasts (*ABC News*); a tornado hitting Manawatū in New Zealand (*RNZ*); Japan approaching its first nuclear-plant restart since 2011 (*The Japan Times*); South Korea rejecting detention of ex-minister Choo Kyung-ho (*The Korea Herald*); VinFast considering petrol-generator modules for EVs (*VNExpress*); Congo–Rwanda-linked rebel groups trading sabotage accusations (*Radio Okapi*); Turkey sharply reducing Russian crude imports (*Anadolu Agency*); Saudi Aramco launching output at Jafurah (*Arab News*); Iran raising subsidised fuel costs under limited conditions (*Tehran Times*); Netanyahu signalling a possible breakthrough with Syria (*The Jerusalem Post*); France bracing for pension-spending shock (*Le Monde*); Italy renewing military aid for Ukraine despite coalition friction (*Corriere della Sera*); Spain declining most EU recovery loans (*El País*); Portugal landing a €120m data-centre investment (*Público*); Azerbaijan launching its school-built satellite (*AzerNews*); the UK moving to scrap jury trials for minor crimes (*The Guardian*); Scotland facing a cultural-rights clash at its national library (*The Scotsman*); Ireland’s services sector posting its fastest growth in 3½ years (*The Irish Times*); German industry warning of economic “free fall” (*Handelsblatt*); Norway’s government surviving a budget standoff (*Aftenposten*); Iceland monitoring renewed volcanic rumbling near Eldey (*RÚV*); Uzbekistan reopening its Afghanistan border crossing (*Gazeta.uz*); government redirecting electricity-company dividends to stabilise industry (*Business Standard*); Ukraine intensifying strikes on Russia’s Black Sea “shadow fleet” (*Ukrainska Pravda*); and Adani Group announcing a $15bn airport-expansion push (*The Hindu BusinessLine*). **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 covered a sweeping range of global developments: Canada deepened security ties with Europe by joining the SAFE defence pact (*The Globe and Mail*); the US launched its G20 presidency with a growth-focused agenda (*The Washington Post*); Honduras’ election remained too close to call as a manual recount began (*La Prensa*); Jamaica secured US $6.7 billion for Hurricane Melissa recovery (*Jamaica Gleaner*); Brazil’s inflation returned to target despite high interest rates (*Folha de S.Paulo*); Colombia raised an orange alert for the Puracé Volcano (*El Tiempo*); Chile’s Teatro a Mil festival embraced a political tone ahead of elections (*La Tercera*); Argentina advanced its copper-driven economic overhaul (*Clarín*); Macron prepared for a delicate state visit to Beijing (*Le Monde*); Australia unveiled its National AI Plan prioritising innovation (*The Sydney Morning Herald*); Australian mayors pushed back against a 4% council-rate cap (*ABC News Australia*); Japan and China clashed over the Senkaku Islands maritime incident (*The Japan Times*); Singapore’s Ripple expansion signalled deeper crypto integration (*The Straits Times*); Vietnam launched a blockchain loyalty platform via startup LynkiD (*VNExpress*); the DRC declared its Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without cases (*Radio Okapi*); Erdogan condemned Black Sea attacks after a drone strike (*Hürriyet Daily News*); Saudi Arabia opened bidding for major mineral-exploration licences (*Arab News*); Iran inaugurated its first Caspian-seal conservation centre (*Tehran Times*); Israir pursued Airbus A330 aircraft to expand long-haul routes (*The Jerusalem Post*); France tightened maritime interception rules for migrant boats (*France24*); Italy softened its gold-reserve bill under EU pressure (*Il Sole 24 Ore*); Spain deployed military forces to contain African swine fever near Barcelona (*El País*); Morocco extradited two French suspects in a cross-border drug network (*Le Figaro*); Greece launched its ConnectEdParents+ education-support programme (*Kathimerini*); UK private-sector sentiment worsened as output expectations fell (*The Guardian*); Scotland faced widespread flood alerts and school closures (*The Scotsman*); Dublin postponed a controversial park-renaming vote (*The Irish Times*); Germany’s manufacturing index slid to 48.2 amid falling new orders (*Handelsblatt*); Sweden’s Swedbank completed its acquisition of Entercard in a major consolidation step (*Dagens Industri*); dazzling auroras were forecast in Iceland as the solar maximum peaks (*Iceland Monitor*); Uzbekistan announced a national AI strategy through 2030 (*UzA*); Russia condemned NATO pre-emptive strike comments as escalatory (*TASS*); diplomatic efforts intensified as U.S. envoys headed to Moscow while fighting continued in Ukraine (*The Kyiv Independent*); and India required the Sanchar Saathi cyber-security app to be preloaded on all new smartphones (*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** we covered a sweeping range of global developments. Canada grappled with severe travel turmoil (*Global News*), while the U.S. halted official World AIDS Day recognition (*The Washington Post*). INTERPOL’s regional crackdown resulted in 225 arrests (*The Tico Times*), and the U.S. deployed a major naval force to the Caribbean (*Miami Herald*). Brazil sought U.S. cooperation on a vast fuel-sector laundering probe (*Folha de S.Paulo*). Excavations in Medellín uncovered victims of Operation Orión (*El Colombiano*). Chile’s copper slump strained its economy (*La Tercera*). A Buenos Aires rally by former junta officers sparked outrage (*Página/12*). China’s economy weakened as both manufacturing and services contracted (*South China Morning Post*). Australia entered summer under wild weather contrasts (*ABC News Australia*). Aotearoa launched a new investor visa pathway (*The New Zealand Herald*). Japan weighed raising its departure tax due to overtourism (*The Japan Times*). South Korea opened a major probe into a Coupang data breach (*The Korea Herald*). Vietnam doubled down on biotech and fintech growth (*VNExpress*). A landmark study revealed Africa’s forests are now net carbon emitters (*Mail & Guardian*). Turkey sought $6 billion from the World Bank to overhaul its power grid (*Hürriyet Daily News*). Saudi Arabia launched two home-built satellites (*Arab News*). Iran unveiled a new three-tier fuel pricing system (*Tehran Times*). The Vatican renewed its call for a Palestinian state (*The Times of Israel*). France rejected nationalising ArcelorMittal plants (*Le Monde*). Transport strikes and rental-policy shifts stirred tensions in France (*France24*). Tens of thousands in Madrid demanded snap elections amid scandal (*El País*). Portugal’s Golden Visa delivered €54 billion in economic impact (*Público*). Azerbaijan intensified its crackdown on opposition (*Caucasian Knot*). The UK faced war-crime allegations in the Afghanistan Inquiry (*The Guardian*). Scotland braced for a flu surge (*The Scotsman*). Ireland tightened immigration rules (*The Irish Times*). German consumer sentiment improved slightly even as businesses remained cautious (*Deutsche Welle*). Finland retained its world-happiness crown (*Yle News*). Greenland’s cod exports propped up its fisheries sector (*KNR*). Uzbekistan saw a sharp rise in imports across 177 partners (*UzDaily*). Russian Railways struggled under surging debt (*Kommersant*). Ukraine and the U.S. resumed peace talks with firm red lines (*Ukrainska Pravda*). And India enacted its most significant labour-law reform since independence (*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** we covered a wide sweep of global developments: Canada scaled back international student permits for 2026 (*CBC News*); a National Guard shooting near the White House prompted a freeze on Afghan immigration processing (*The Washington Post*); China condemned U.S. visa restrictions targeting Central American nationals (*Al Jazeera*); the Dominican Republic granted the U.S. expanded access for anti-narcotics operations (*Dominican Today*); Brazil’s environment minister earned global applause at COP30 but faced pushback at home (*Reuters*); Colombia sentenced Santiago Uribe to 28 years for paramilitary crimes (*El Tiempo*); Codelco and India’s Adani Group signed a major copper exploration pact (*Mining.com*); Argentina nominated IAEA chief Rafael Grossi for UN Secretary-General (*MercoPress*); Beijing issued a sharp warning over Taiwan tensions (*South China Morning Post*); Australia passed landmark environmental-law reforms after a deal with the Greens (*ABC News Australia*); New Zealand launched a nationwide inquiry into the Tom Phillips case (*The New Zealand Herald*); Japan signalled potential interest-rate hikes amid a weak yen (*Nikkei Asia*); South Korea imposed cybercrime sanctions and celebrated a historic Nuri rocket launch (*The Korea Herald*); Vietnam advanced its green-digital growth strategy (*VN Express*); the DRC began a mass measles–rubella vaccination campaign for 62 million children (*The East African*); Turkey opened talks with the World Bank for a multibillion-dollar power-grid upgrade (*Hürriyet Daily News*); Saudi Arabia expanded alcohol access with plans for new stores (*Arab News*); Iran announced a three-tier fuel-price hike sparking unrest fears (*Tehran Times*); Israel launched a major security operation in Tubas (*Haaretz*); France unveiled a voluntary national-service plan under Macron (*Le Monde*); the EU formally warned Italy over its takeover-law reforms (*Politico Europe*); CATL and Stellantis broke ground on a €4.1 billion battery megafactory in Aragón (*El País*); Portugal urged restraint as Guinea-Bissau’s voting crisis deepened (*RTP Notícias*); Cyprus and Lebanon signed a long-awaited maritime border deal (*The Cyprus Mail*); JPMorgan committed to a 3-million-square-foot megatower in Canary Wharf (*The Financial Times*); Scotland secured an £820 million budget boost for cost-of-living relief (*The Scotsman*); Ireland tightened immigration rules to curb rapid population growth (*The Irish Times*); German business sentiment soured as Berlin toughened its China-trade stance (*Deutsche Welle*); Norway’s Hydro announced closure of five aluminium plants amid a market slump (*Bloomberg*); Iceland’s main hospital warned of a surge in ice-related injuries (*Iceland Monitor*); S&P upgraded Uzbekistan’s credit rating on strong reforms (*S&P Global Ratings*); Russia’s oil-gas revenues plunged under sanctions and weak prices (*The Moscow Times*); Ukraine reached a staff-level deal with the IMF for an $8.2 billion programme (*Reuters*); and Apple challenged India’s new antitrust penalty law as Serentica Renewables launched a massive green-energy investment plan (*The Economic 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!**