WAO ART #137

Eritrean cyclist Biniam has the potential to bring cycling to every country in Africa, according to his former coach Jean-Jacques Henry. Girmay made history as the first African to win a Grand Tour stage at the Giro d'Italia last year, and he recently won the second stage of the Tour de Suisse.

NATO is struggling to choose a new leader as member countries desire stability amid Russia's war on Ukraine. The current secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, has led NATO for nine years and some allies want him to stay on. However, there is uncertainty surrounding his potential extension.

The U.K. government has passed a financial reform bill that recognizes cryptocurrency trading as a regulated financial activity. The bill, known as the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023, received Royal Assent on Thursday, making it law. The move is seen a advancement for the crypto industry.

The age limit for working holiday visas in Australia has been extended from 30 to 35 for all British citizens, making 16 million adults eligible. This change is part of a free trade agreement between Australia and the UK. The scheme allows Brits to work and live in Australia for up to three years.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that race can no longer be considered as a factor in university admissions, overturning decades-old policies on affirmative action. The decision came in two cases involving admissions at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is set to build a new production facility in Bahia, Brazil. The factory will be located in Camaçari and the installation process will begin next week. The announcement was made by Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues after a meeting with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $3 billion bailout deal. The deal, which still needs approval from the IMF's board, comes after an eight-month delay. Pakistan is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence in 1947.