Libre News of The World. Monday the 12th of May 2025.

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Early wildfires have erupted in western Canada, prompting evacuations near Fort Nelson as fire conditions worsen (source: Global News); nationwide pharmacy closures in the U.S. are disrupting healthcare access as Rite Aid and Walgreens shutter over 2,200 locations (source: Associated Press); former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli has been granted political asylum in Colombia after spending over a year at the Nicaraguan embassy (source: La Prensa Panamá); meteorologists are monitoring a potential early storm formation in the Caribbean that could signal an active Atlantic hurricane season (source: The Weather Channel); Brazil and China are discussing a major transcontinental railway project to connect Brazil’s interior to the Pacific, boosting trade (source: Folha de S.Paulo); Colombia has recognized Indigenous communities as self-governing entities to strengthen Amazon protection (source: El Espectador); Amazon Web Services announced a $4 billion investment to establish its first cloud infrastructure in Chile (source: Diario Financiero); Argentina projects an $8 billion energy trade surplus for 2025, driven by Vaca Muerta development (source: Ámbito Financiero); U.S.-China trade talks in Geneva show signs of cautious progress amid tariff disputes (source: South China Morning Post); Bribie Island in Queensland is facing accelerated erosion, threatening wildlife and infrastructure (source: Brisbane Times); Wellington Airport has removed its iconic Gandalf sculpture as it shifts away from Tolkien-themed branding (source: The New Zealand Herald); Nissan cancelled its planned $1.1 billion EV battery plant in southern Japan amid financial restructuring (source: The Asahi Shimbun); South Korea’s conservative People Power Party faces internal conflict ahead of the June presidential election (source: The Korea Herald); Vietnam has sent its largest-ever delegation to the SelectUSA Investment Summit to strengthen economic ties with the U.S. (source: Vietnam News Agency); the art world mourns the sudden passing of Koyo Kouoh, a trailblazing African curator (source: Mail & Guardian); Turkey has offered to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul despite ongoing conflict (source: Hürriyet Daily News); Saudi Aramco reported a 4.6% dip in profits amid falling global oil prices (source: Arab News); Iran has denied allegations of transferring missile launchers to Russia, despite rising international concerns (source: Al-Monitor); controversy grows around Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2025, with former winner Charlie McGettigan leading calls for a boycott (source: The Irish Times); the Cannes Film Festival opened amid global tensions as U.S. tariffs loom over international cinema (source: France 24); Italy halved its 2025 economic growth forecast due to tariff concerns (source: ANSA); Spain’s Melody has gained momentum at Eurovision 2025 with her performance of “Esa diva” (source: RTVE); Portugal saw a surge in energy prices following a major blackout and suspended imports from Spain (source: Público); Scott Knight, son of infamous Irish gangland killer 'Cotton Eye' Joe Delaney, has had his extensive criminal history revealed (source: The Irish Independent); Germany officially ended its 'open door' migration policy and tightened border controls amid political pressure (source: Deutsche Welle); British travellers are facing passport issues when entering Denmark due to stricter interpretations of validity rules (source: The Independent); the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland remains under close watch amid ongoing volcanic activity (source: RÚV); Uzbekistan and Iran have deepened economic ties with new agreements and the opening of a trade center in Tehran (source: Tehran Times); Russia proposed peace talks with Ukraine while simultaneously launching a massive drone strike across Ukrainian cities, complicating diplomatic efforts (source: Kyiv Independent); and a fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan already faces strain after renewed border clashes (source: 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!