WAO ART #159

The SEC plans to appeal a federal judge's decision in the XRP case, stating that the judge made a mistake in ruling against the institution. The judge had sided with Ripple Labs, stating that nearly half of its XRP sales did not violate investor protection laws.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has tightened gun control measures in response to a surge in firearm ownership. Under his predecessor registered gun owners increased almost seven-fold. The new controls include limits on stockpiles of guns and ammunition, as well as a prohibition on certain weapons.

A French diplomat has claimed that China is supplying military equipment to Russia, although not on a large scale. Emmanuel Bonne, the head of French President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic team, made the comments at the Aspen Security Forum.

Spain's upcoming election is causing political divisions, with analysts predicting a coalition government that includes a hard-right nationalist party for the first time since the death of dictator Francisco Franco. The election has intensified the already polarized atmosphere in Spain, with debates over values.

Polyamory, the practice of having multiple romantic relationships at the same time, is becoming more common among young South Africans. One couple in South Africa's Limpopo province decided to bring a third person into their relationship to fulfill their different needs.

McDonald's Australia is planning a $1 billion expansion, with the opening of 100 new restaurants and the creation of 40,000 new jobs. The fast food giant will invest $600 million in opening new locations and $450 million in renovating existing restaurants over the next three years.

US President has nominated Lisa Franchetti, a female admiral, to lead the US Navy, making her the first woman to head a Pentagon military service branch. Franchetti, a 38-year veteran, has extensive experience in various naval roles and would be the first woman to join the Joint Chiefs of Staff if confirmed.