Libre News of The World. Wednesday the 15th of January 2025

Today’s news covered significant global developments: Air New Zealand was named the world's safest airline for the second year, while Denmark engaged with President-elect Donald Trump’s team on Arctic security in Greenland. Germany faced its first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in over three decades, prompting export bans, and Portugal achieved recognition as Southern Europe’s most decarbonized nation with 71% renewable energy use. Iceland announced plans for a 2027 EU membership referendum, and reports emerged of North Korean soldiers joining Russian forces in Ukraine. Additionally, an oil spill in the Kerch Strait triggered emergency responses in Russia and Ukraine, and India prepared to bolster its textile industry amid Bangladesh’s export crisis. These stories highlight dynamic shifts in geopolitics, sustainability, and economic strategies worldwide.