WAO ART #195

Blackswan is a K-pop girl group that made its debut in South Korea, but it has no Korean members. The group consists of members from India, Senegal, Belgium, Brazil, and the US. While some fans argue that they should be considered K-pop because they are affiliated with a Korean company and sing in Korean.

Donald Trump's election campaign has raised $7.1 million following his police mugshot in Georgia. The money largely comes from merchandise featuring his face. Trump faces multiple indictments, including charges related to his false claims of election fraud and the Capitol attack.

Helicopter crashed during military exercises in Australia. The MV-22B Osprey crashed on its way to the Tiwi islands, with five marines in serious condition. The incident occurred during the Predators Run exercises, involving troops from the US, Australia, the Philippines, East Timor, and Indonesia.

Authorities in Rome are addressing a rat infestation around the Colosseum. Tourists have shared videos on social media showing rats near the ancient amphitheatre. The head of refuse collection, Sabrina Alfonsi, said workers have been clearing rubbish and setting traps to combat the issue.

Arthur Hayes believes that traditional financial institutions are planning to take over the Bitcoin and crypto industries. He argues that banks and asset managers are warming up to crypto now that many crypto firms have failed, as they see it as a way to protect their deposit base from government intervention.

Emmerson Mnangagwa 'The Crocodile' has been re-elected as Zimbabwe's president, winning a second term with 52.6% of the vote. However, the opposition has claimed widespread vote-rigging and international observers have criticized the election for falling short of democratic standards.

Indigenous groups in Jujuy, Argentina are protesting against lithium mining, which they say is drying up their land and polluting their water. The region is part of the "lithium triangle" and holds the world's largest reserves of lithium, which is used in rechargeable batteries for smartphones and electric cars.