Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Saudi Arabia significantly ramped up oil exports amid regional tensions, reaching 6.33 million bpd in June, with projections nearing 7.5 million bpd in July (Arab News). Iran expelled over 230,000 undocumented Afghan migrants ahead of a July 6 deadline, sparking humanitarian concerns in Afghanistan’s border provinces (TOLOnews). Ukraine and Denmark signed a landmark defense production agreement, enabling joint weapons manufacturing on Danish soil and marking a strategic shift in Ukraine’s arms production strategy (Ukrinform). Russia reported intercepting 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, mostly over border regions, as Ukraine continues deep-strike tactics (TASS). In a strategic pivot, Italy reclassified its $16 billion Messina bridge project as defense spending to meet NATO targets (Corriere della Sera). Saint-Louis in France issued a major tap water ban due to PFAS contamination, affecting 60,000 residents and triggering Europe-wide concern over chemical pollution (Le Monde). Internal tensions gripped the Israeli cabinet over Gaza war strategy, with disputes surrounding humanitarian aid and military objectives (Haaretz). Spain proposed bans on ticket scalping and fossil fuel advertising in a sweeping new consumer rights bill (El País). Portugal doubled its residency requirement for citizenship applications from five to ten years, drawing criticism amid political pressure from the far-right (Público). Romania officially incorporated green belts into its environmental strategy for 2025–2028, marking progress in urban sustainability efforts (Agerpres). Yorkshire Water warned of an imminent hosepipe ban due to reservoir levels falling to 58.3% amid persistent drought (The Yorkshire Post). Scotland issued flood warnings following weeks of wildfires, as heavy rain threatens to disrupt regions like Moray and the Highlands (BBC Scotland). Dublin’s new pediatric facility has been officially named the National Children’s Hospital Ireland, set to become the country’s leading hub for child healthcare (RTÉ News). Germany implemented multiple policy changes in July, including pension increases, care worker wage hikes, and the end of the visa appeal process (Newsworm.de). Sweden secured a $3.5 billion fighter jet deal with Peru, marking a milestone for its defense sector (Army Recognition). And finally, Birkenstock filed a case in the Delhi High Court targeting counterfeit sandal production in India, with seizures already underway (The Economic Times). 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!