WAO ART #183

The popular Barbie film has been banned in Algeria three weeks after its release due to concerns about it promoting bad ideas and not aligning with the country's religious and cultural beliefs. The culture ministry has asked cinemas to immediately withdraw the Hollywood blockbuster.

Europe's first spot bitcoin ETF, the Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF, is launching on Euronext Amsterdam. The ETF, trading under the ticker BCOIN, is overseen by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and managed by Fidelity Digital Assets.

Indonesia and Peru have launched negotiations for an economic partnership agreement. The agreement, called the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, is expected to benefit both countries and promote sustainable economic growth in Asia and South America.

An Australian newspaper sent a drone to "spy" on England's training session before their Women's World Cup semi-final clash. The rivalry between Australia and England in cricket is now being transferred to football, with this being only the Lionesses' third meeting with Australia since 2018.

A MiG-23 fighter crashed at an air show in Michigan, but the pilot and passenger were able to eject safely before the plane hit unoccupied cars. The pilot suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries, while the passenger had minor injuries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on India's 77th Independence Day, stating that the country stands with Manipur and is working towards restoring peace in the state. Modi's speech highlighted India's growing population, stating that the country's youth will have unlimited opportunities.

Russia's defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, has warned of a "nuclear catastrophe" in Ukraine amid concerns that Russia is planning a false flag operation to blame Ukraine for a nuclear leak. Shoigu claimed that Ukraine is shelling its own nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia.