Libre News of The World. Wednesday the 15th of July 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, governments and markets around the world confronted major turning points across trade, security, climate, technology and democracy. Brazil entered decisive negotiations in a final attempt to avert new 25% U.S. tariffs that could reshape trade and influence its presidential election, while Colombia faced mounting international pressure to ensure an orderly constitutional transfer of power after its presidential transition was suspended. Chile declared a preventive emergency across ten regions ahead of a powerful winter storm and atmospheric river, Argentina awaited pivotal inflation data that will test President Javier Milei's economic reforms, and China reported surging exports driven by artificial intelligence and electric vehicles despite continued global trade tensions. Australia’s Reserve Bank reinforced its cautious monetary-policy approach, New Zealand published a major study linking nitrate-contaminated drinking water with premature births, and Japan's economy contracted more sharply than expected ahead of national elections. South Korea raised its economic growth outlook on the back of the AI-chip boom, Vietnam issued nationwide flood and severe-weather warnings, Morocco accelerated its national desalination programme to strengthen long-term water security, Türkiye confirmed it would join the new Canada-led global defence bank, Saudi Arabia launched a commercial carbon-credit exchange to expand regional climate finance, and Egypt reported a sharply wider trade deficit as regional instability increased pressure on its external accounts. In the Middle East, Iran expanded military mobilisation amid escalating confrontation with the United States, while Israel set 27 October for its first national election since the Hamas attacks of 2023. Across Europe, France and the United Kingdom advanced a landmark migration agreement, Italy debated sweeping electoral-law reforms, Portugal moved ahead with major rental-market changes, Ireland chaired its first EU General Affairs Council during its presidency of the Council of the European Union, Sweden retained its position as the European Union’s leading innovation economy, Iceland formally began its referendum information campaign on reopening EU accession talks, Germany unveiled a major investment programme for artificial intelligence and semiconductor production, Scotland launched consultation on stronger anti-vaping laws, Azerbaijan signalled it was considering leaving the Council of Europe, and Greenland commenced expansion of Nuuk’s commercial port amid growing Arctic strategic interest. Elsewhere, Uzbekistan officially began construction of its first commercial nuclear power plant, Russia faced mounting economic disruption from Ukraine’s expanding long-range drone campaign, Ukraine reached another milestone in its European Union accession negotiations with the opening of a key foreign-policy chapter, India launched a new high-frequency economic barometer for its services sector, and Spain prepared for a FIFA World Cup semifinal against France that captured nationwide attention as millions anticipated one of the country's biggest sporting events in years. Sources and Editorial Register URLs Brazil Primary Source — CNN Brasil https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/governo-entra-em-semana-decisiva-para-negociar-tarifaco-com-estados-unidos/ Independent Source #1 — Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-senator-bolsonaro-argues-against-25-us-tariff-its-exports-2026-07-07/ Independent Source #2 — Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/d376eb50aa2b7f82b407dd0e47e8e44a Colombia Primary Source — Presidency of Colombia https://www.presidencia.gov.co/prensa/Paginas/Gobierno-nacional-suspende-sesiones-de-empalme-hasta-que-haya-garantias-de-un-proceso-tecnico-respetuoso-260707.aspx Independent Source #1 — El Espectador https://www.elespectador.com/politica/empalme-presidencial-se-suspende-en-choques-entre-abelardo-de-la-espriella-y-gustavo-petro-noticias-hoy/ Independent Source #2 — Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-latin-american-allies-urge-against-casting-doubt-colombias-electoral-process-2026-07-11/ Chile Primary Source — El Mostrador https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2026/07/13/gobierno-declara-emergencia-preventiva-en-10-regiones-por-intenso-sistema-frontal/ Independent Source #1 — TVN Noticias https://www.tvn.cl/amp/noticias/actualidad/alerta-por-fuerte-sistema-frontal-dmc-intensas-lluvias-en-10-regiones Independent Source #2 — ADN Radio Chile https://www.adnradio.cl/2026/07/13/meteorologia-emite-alertas-por-vientos-y-lluvias-de-hasta-80-mm-en-chile-estas-seran-las-8-regiones-afectadas/ Argentina Primary Source — Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INDEC) https://www.indec.gob.ar/indec/web/Nivel4-Tema-3-5-31 Independent Source #1 — Ámbito Financiero https://www.ambito.com/economia/inflacion-junio-que-esperan-las-consultoras-y-por-que-sera-un-dato-clave-el-gobierno-n6173652 Independent Source #2 — Buenos Aires Times https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/argentina-awaits-june-inflation-figure-after-months-of-slowing-price-growth.phtml China Primary Source — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/20260714/b86a2d5874ca4d96801cc85c16d412c8/c.html Independent Source #1 — South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3360451/chinas-trade-surges-june-maintaining-growth-streak-despite-global-tensions Independent Source #2 — Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/29da1a43eba2961b57f6cfbe6f936e42 Australia Primary Source — Reserve Bank of Australia https://www.rba.gov.au/monetary-policy/rba-board-minutes/2026/2026-07-07.html Independent Source #1 — Australian Financial Review https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/rba-minutes-reinforce-cautious-approach-as-markets-reassess-rate-cut-expectations-20260714-p5nqxx Independent Source #2 — ABC News Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-14/rba-board-minutes-july-2026-interest-rates-inflation/105527684 New Zealand Primary Source — Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/nitrate-pollution-drinking-water-linked-preterm-birth-new-nz-study Independent Source #1 — Otago Daily Times / RNZ https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/major-nz-study-links-nitrate-water-premature-births-rnz Independent Source #2 — New Zealand Science Media Centre https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/07/14/nitrate-in-our-drinking-water-may-be-linked-to-preterm-births-expert-reaction/ Japan Primary Source — Cabinet Office of Japan https://www.esri.cao.go.jp/en/sna/sokuhou/sokuhou_top.html Independent Source #1 — NHK World-Japan https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260714_12/ Independent Source #2 — Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Japan-GDP-shrinks-faster-than-forecast-as-export-momentum-fades South Korea Primary Source — Ministry of Finance and Economy, Republic of Korea https://english.moef.go.kr/ Independent Source #1 — The Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10808263 Independent Source #2 — The Chosun Daily https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/07/13/RESRKKMOUJHUNM2OA7WKRQV5B4/ Vietnam Primary Source — Vietnam Television (VTV) https://vtv.vn/mua-dong-tiep-dien-o-nam-bo-bac-bo-co-noi-nang-nong-100260714064734598.htm Independent Source #1 — Báo Nghệ An (English Edition) https://baonghean.vn/en/canh-bao-mua-lon-cuc-bo-va-dong-loc-tai-cao-nguyen-trung-bo-nam-bo-ngay-14072026-10344064.html Independent Source #2 — Vietnam News Agency (VietnamPlus) https://en.vietnamplus.vn/heavy-rains-batter-northern-provinces-as-flood-landslide-risks-rise-post329944.vnp Morocco Primary Source — Kingdom of Morocco – Ministry of Equipment and Water https://www.equipement.gov.ma/Actualites/Pages/acceleration-programme-national-dessalement-2026.aspx Independent Source #1 — Morocco World News https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2026/07/380912/morocco-expands-desalination-projects-as-drought-pressures-water-supplies Independent Source #2 — Le360 https://fr.le360.ma/economie/le-gouvernement-accelere-les-projets-de-dessalement-pour-faire-face-au-stress-hydrique-20260713/ Türkiye Primary Source — Daily Sabah https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkiye-reportedly-informed-canada-itll-join-global-defense-bank/amp Independent Source #1 — eKathimerini https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1309439/turkey-informed-canada-that-it-will-participate-in-global-defense-bank-turkish-official-says/ Independent Source #2 — Government of Canada – Prime Minister’s Office https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/readouts/2026/04/15/prime-minister-carney-speaks-president-turkiye-recep-tayyip-erdogan Saudi Arabia Primary Source — Saudi Press Agency https://spa.gov.sa/en/N2245631 Independent Source #1 — Arab News https://www.arabnews.com/node/2608137/business-economy Independent Source #2 — The National (UAE) https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/14/saudi-arabia-expands-carbon-market-ambitions-with-new-exchange-platform/ Egypt Primary Source — Ahram Online https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/572745.aspx Independent Source #1 — Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/egypts-january-march-current-account-deficit-widens-51-billion-2026-07-12/ Independent Source #2 — International Monetary Fund https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/07/09/tr-07092026-imf-press-briefing-transcript-july-09-2026 Iran Primary Source — Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) https://en.irna.ir/news/85874963/President-Pezeshkian-Iran-will-firmly-defend-national-sovereignty Independent Source #1 — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/7/14/iran-war-live-us-launches-more-attacks-trump-orders-blockade-in-hormuz Independent Source #2 — BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9w5g2y7l5xo Israel Primary Source — The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-election-set-for-october-27-with-government-set-to-complete-full-term/ Independent Source #1 — Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h13g1qbegx Independent Source #2 — Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/f57f88de-0531-4e2e-9a8a-d53d085c9b60 France Primary Source — Gouvernement Français https://www.gouvernement.fr/actualite/declaration-conjointe-franco-britannique-sur-la-cooperation-migratoire Independent Source #1 — France 24 https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260710-france-uk-launch-one-in-one-out-migrant-returns-pilot Independent Source #2 — Le Monde https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/07/10/accord-migratoire-franco-britannique-paris-et-londres-lancent-un-projet-pilote_6621542_3210.html Italy Primary Source — Chamber of Deputies — Italian Parliament https://documenti.camera.it/apps/commonServices/getDocumento.ashx?ancora=data.20260604.com01.bollettino.sede00010.tit00010.int00010&anno=2026&giorno=04&idCommissione=01&idLegislatura=19&mese=06&pagina=&sezione=bollettini&tipoDoc=comunicato Independent Source #1 — la Repubblica https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/07/14/news/meloni_legge_elettorale_tajani_e_salvini_preferenze-425468983/amp/ Independent Source #2 — Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/e5ce6c30-e813-474f-a9b6-a8b26192d35a Spain Primary Source — Royal Spanish Football Federation https://rfef.es/es/noticias/espana-se-enfrenta-francia-por-un-puesto-en-la-final-del-mundial-2026 Independent Source #1 — El País https://elpais.com/deportes/mundial-futbol/2026-07-14/espana-busca-otra-final-mundialista-ante-francia.html Independent Source #2 — Marca https://www.marca.com/futbol/mundial/2026/07/14/espana-francia-previa-alineaciones-directo.html Portugal Primary Source — Government of Portugal https://portugal.gov.pt/gc25/comunicacao/noticias/arrendamento-governo-aprova-reforma-para-aumentar-a-oferta-de-habitacao Independent Source #1 — ECO https://eco.sapo.pt/2026/07/10/habitacao-acelerar-despejos-cria-instabilidade-para-os-inquilinos/ Independent Source #2 — Reuters https://www.reuters.com/business/portugal-launches-reform-liberalise-rental-market-speed-evictions-2026-07-10/ Azerbaijan Primary Source — Shusha Global Media Forum (reported by JAMnews) https://jam-news.net/azerbaijan-may-quit-council-of-europe-aliyev-says-at-shusha-media-forum/ Independent Source #1 — Euronews https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/13/peace-is-possible-aliyev-tells-global-media-forum-in-shusha Independent Source #2 — JAMnews https://jam-news.net/can-islamic-finance-and-the-green-transition-drive-azerbaijans-diversification-strategy/ United Kingdom Primary Source — UK Parliament https://whatson.parliament.uk/events/commons/nextweek/ Independent Source #1 — The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/13/andy-burnham-backs-controversial-asylum-bill-amid-labour-dissent Independent Source #2 — BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2r9x7m3yvo Scotland Primary Source — Scottish Government https://www.gov.scot/news/action-on-vapes/ Independent Source #1 — BBC News Scotland https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y8g7r0kqwo Independent Source #2 — The Herald Scotland https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/2026/07/10/scottish-government-proposes-tighter-controls-on-vaping-products/ Ireland Primary Source — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Ireland https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-foreign-affairs/press-releases/minister-byrne-to-chair-first-eu-general-affairs-council-of-the-irish-eu-presidency/ Independent Source #1 — Council of the European Union https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/gac/2026/07/14/ Independent Source #2 — Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/8a1d69a7-f42d-4de5-96bf-3c3492260a2f Greenland Primary Source — KNR https://knr.gl/da/nyheder/foerste-spraengning-i-forbindelse-med-udvidelsen-af-havnen-i-nuuk Independent Source #1 — Sermitsiaq https://sermitsiaq.ag/samfund/foerste-spraengning-markerer-starten-paa-udvidelsen-af-nuuk-havn Independent Source #2 — Port of Nuuk https://portofnuuk.gl/en/projects/nuuk-port-development/ Germany Primary Source — Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy https://www.bmwe.de/Redaktion/DE/Pressemitteilungen/2026/07/20260714-zukunftspaket-ki-halbleiter-digitale-infrastruktur.html Independent Source #1 — Handelsblatt https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/bundesregierung-startet-milliardenoffensive-fuer-ki-und-halbleiter/100142568.html Independent Source #2 — Deutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/en/germany-boosts-ai-and-chip-investment-to-strengthen-industrial-competitiveness/a-73284561 Sweden Primary Source — Government of Sweden https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/07/sverige-i-topp-inom-innovation-i-eu/ Independent Source #1 — European Commission https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/statistics/performance-indicators/european-innovation-scoreboard_en Independent Source #2 — European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/european-innovation-scoreboard-2026-shows-continued-growth-europes-innovation-performance-2026-07-09_en Iceland Primary Source — National Electoral Commission (Landskjörstjórn) https://island.is/en/news/information-website-on-the-matter-of-referendum Independent Source #1 — RÚV https://www.ruv.is/english Independent Source #2 — The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/choppy-waters-ahead-as-iceland-gets-ready-for-eu-referendum Uzbekistan Primary Source — UzA https://uza.uz/en/posts/construction-phase-begins-for-uzbekistans-first-nuclear-power-plant_709874 Independent Source #1 — World Nuclear News https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/construction-begins-on-uzbekistans-first-nuclear-power-plant Independent Source #2 — International Atomic Energy Agency https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/iaea-continues-support-for-uzbekistans-nuclear-power-programme Russia Primary Source — Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/4194d23f-4cce-4aaa-bf22-9bf4c953e04e Independent Source #1 — Meduza https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/07/14/kursk-drivers-can-now-buy-gasoline-only-on-days-matching-their-license-plate-numbers-the-governor-says-the-new-rule-protects-them-from-ukrainian-strikes Independent Source #2 — The Moscow Times https://ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/14/ukraina-udarila-po-poslednemu-krupnomu-proizvoditelyu-benzina-v-bashkortostane-i-afipskomu-npz-na-kubani-a200701 Ukraine Primary Source — European Commission https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/ Independent Source #1 — The Kyiv Independent https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-unlocks-foreign-policy-part-of-eu-membership-process/ Independent Source #2 — The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/13/emmanuel-macron-keir-starmer-friedrich-merz-volodymyr-zelenskyy-coalition-of-the-willing-ukraine-russia-latest-news-updates India Primary Source — Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) https://mospi.gov.in/launch-high-frequency-economic-barometer-indias-services-economy Independent Source #1 — The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-to-roll-out-new-high-frequency-economy-barometer-on-july-14/articleshow/132255148.cms Independent Source #2 — Business Standard https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/government-launches-high-frequency-services-economy-tracker-126071400001_1.html These news summaries were prepared using AI technology. 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