Simple English News Daily Tuesday 15th July 2025. Ukraine US weapons. Syria fighting. Spain arrests. Germany spiders. Sudan siege. Bitcoin up...
Jul 14, 2025
Recent global tensions escalate with the U.S. arming Ukraine amid a complex geopolitical landscape. Spain faces political unrest, while trade regulations stir debates in the EU. Violent clashes continue in Syria, and Sudan grapples with a dire humanitarian crisis. In lighter news, a surprising dinosaur discovery captures attention alongside Spain's unusual spider smuggling case. Meanwhile, Bitcoin sees an increase in value, showcasing the volatile intersection of technology and finance.
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US Urges NATO to Fund Ukraine Weapons
- The US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but other NATO members will pay for them, not the US.
- Trump gave Russia a 50-day ceasefire deadline or faces 100% import tariffs from the US.
Tariffs Threaten EU-US Trade
- A 30% tariff on EU imports to the US could almost eliminate trade between them.
- The EU aims to reach a deal with the US to avoid making trade nearly impossible as of August 1st.
Spiders Smuggled in Cake Boxes
- German customs found 1,500 spiders smuggled in cake boxes at Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Authorities started criminal proceedings against the person trying to import tarantulas illegally.