WAO ART #174

The Toronto Caribbean Carnival's Grand Parade took place on Saturday, showcasing the vibrant sights and sounds of the Caribbean. The parade featured thousands of costumed masqueraders and included live performances, music, food, and drinks. The theme of this year's festival is "Diversity and Culture Live Here."

Typhoon Doksuri has caused severe flooding in China and the Philippines, with China being the worst affected. The capital city of Beijing has experienced record-breaking rainfall, leading to the evacuation of millions of people. The floods have damaged infrastructure, submerged cars, and destroyed construction sites.

A Solomon Islands news company received over $130k from the Chinese government in exchange for positive coverage. The funding document examined by a news organization revealed that the company agreed to "promote the truth about China's generosity and its true intention to help develop" the Pacific island country.

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's upcoming trial have requested limits on what he can publicly say about the case after he shared a threatening message online. They are concerned that Trump may disclose confidential evidence. Trump's team argues that the post was directed at political opponents.

The military junta in Niger has a few hours left to restore ousted President Mohamed Bazoum to power or face possible military action from the regional bloc Ecowas. In Nigeria, where the majority of troops would come from, there is growing opposition to military involvement.

A new law in the US will require businesses to collect personal information on users conducting digital asset transactions exceeding $10,000 to purchase goods and services. The regulation, set to take effect in 2024, has sparked a legal battle between crypto non-profit Coin Center and the Treasury Department.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has declared the European Union (EU) a "failed project" as it prepares for the European Parliament elections. The party's program criticizes the EU's handling of migration and climate policies and rejects the Euro as a currency.