Libre News of The World Express Edition. Wednesday the 28th of May 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition, Russia intensified military operations near Ukraine’s border, amassing 50,000 troops near Kharkiv ahead of a likely summer offensive (Reuters). Germany lifted restrictions on Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory in response to increased Russian aggression (Der Spiegel). In Iceland, researchers confirmed that the Mýrdalsjökull glacier is losing over one meter in thickness annually due to climate change (RÚV). Greece celebrated the inauguration of the Central Asia Express, a direct freight route from Tashkent to Fuzhou, enhancing regional trade (China Daily). The UK faced mounting political pressure to abolish the two-child benefit cap, as both Labour ministers and Reform UK’s Nigel Farage weigh in on its future (The Guardian). In Portugal, concerns rose over a potential Spanish takeover of Novo Banco, with Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento urging domestic control (Público). Sweden ended its citizenship application freeze and introduced new ID checks to streamline immigration processes (Sveriges Radio). In Florence, Italy commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the Georgofili bombing with renewed calls for justice (Corriere della Sera). Gaza’s controversial U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation drew criticism from the UN and humanitarian organizations for allegedly breaching core principles (Al Jazeera). Saudi Arabia expanded its oil refining capacity to counter crude price volatility, reaching record levels of refined product exports (Arab News). In Shiraz, Iran, Judge Ehsan Bagheri was assassinated in what officials called a terrorist act amid rising threats to the judiciary (IRNA). And in a major defense milestone, India approved the development of a fifth-generation indigenous stealth fighter following a military standoff with Pakistan (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!