Libre News of The World Express Edition. Thursday the 6th of February 2025

On this episode of Libre News of the World: Express Edition, we explore key global developments shaping today’s headlines. Greater Kashmir reports a mysterious disease in Jammu and Kashmir’s Badhaal village, claiming 17 lives and prompting authorities to quarantine over 200 people while investigating contaminated food and water as possible causes. In conflict updates, Ukrainska Pravda highlights Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure, causing fires at key facilities ahead of the invasion’s third anniversary. In Kyiv, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced a £55 million aid package for Ukraine, according to BBC News, with funding directed at energy infrastructure repair and humanitarian support. The Diplomat outlines deepening energy ties between Uzbekistan and Russia, including plans for a nuclear power plant to bolster Uzbekistan's energy security. Meanwhile, Euronews reports that the EU is progressing toward a tribunal to prosecute Russian officials for aggression in Ukraine. Environmental challenges continue in Ireland, as The Irish Times warns of threats to ancient rainforests due to non-native tree plantations. The Guardian alerts the UK to potential fuel shortages linked to a severe truck driver shortfall, raising concerns over supply chain stability. In business news, Financial Times notes a dip in UBS shares due to uncertainty surrounding a planned $3 billion stock buyback. Finally, Sveriges Radio shares that a Swedish prosecutor has lifted the seizure of a ship involved in a Baltic Sea cable investigation, signaling developments in regional security concerns. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you concise updates on the world's most pressing stories.