WAO ART #163

Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet wants the Olympics and Paralympics to be a "new model" of sustainable Games. Organizers aim to have emissions 50% lower than the 2012 and 2016 Games and want to bring about a "new era in the organization of the Olympic and Paralympic Games."

Seawater temperatures in Florida have reached hot tub levels, with readings exceeding 37.8C (100F), potentially the hottest ever measured. This poses a threat to marine life and coral reefs, with scientists observing bleaching and death in the Florida Keys' reefs.

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum is reportedly being held by his presidential guards, who have blockaded his residence and key ministries. It is unclear if this is an attempt to seize power or a "fit of temper" by the guards. Former president and other former leaders are involved in talks.

The Ecuadorian Navy has received RQ-11 Raven drones from the US Department of Defense to strengthen border security. These small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAVs) will enhance command, control, and surveillance capabilities at the country's northern border.

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has stated that colonisation by the British was the "luckiest thing" to happen to Australia, in relation to an upcoming referendum on Indigenous recognition. The referendum aims to give First Nations peoples a greater say in laws and policies.

A Russian delegation led by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has arrived in North Korea, followed by a Chinese delegation, marking the first visits since the country closed its borders due to the pandemic. The visits coincide with celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War.

After Judge Analisa Torres ruled that the sale of XRP on exchanges is not a security, the SEC is facing a dilemma in the Ripple case. Cryptocurrency lawyer James A. Murphy explains that the SEC has four options to continue the case, with the most likely being to file a provisional appeal.