Libre News of The World. Friday the 28th of February 2025

Today, we covered several significant news stories. The University of Edinburgh faces a £140 million deficit, leading to potential staff cuts, while the University and College Union advocates for using the institution’s assets to protect jobs. In Iceland, the Carmelite community in Hafnarfjörður struggles with frequent seismic activity that disrupts their daily routines and the integrity of their monastery. We also reported on a growing partnership between Poland and Slovakia in defense procurement, focusing on joint production of ammunition and the acquisition of armored vehicles and air defense systems. Meanwhile, U.S. and Ukrainian diplomats discussed a new economic partnership to help rebuild Ukraine’s economy, but security guarantees remain a contentious issue. In India, concerns are rising over an anticipated heatwave in March that could severely impact the nation’s wheat production, potentially jeopardizing both domestic food security and export commitments. Lastly, Syngenta’s acquisition of a genetic repository from Novartis strengthens its biologic crop protection development, and European leaders are convening in London to discuss a unified response to the evolving situation in Ukraine amidst a shift in U.S. policy.