WAO ART #154

Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's dominance at Wimbledon by defeating him in a thrilling five-set match to win the men's singles title. Alcaraz, just 20 years old, fought back from a shaky start to secure a 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 victory against the defending champion.

Since Elon took over Twitter in October 2022, the platform has lost almost half of its advertising revenue. Musk had expected an increase in sales in June, but July showed some promise. To cut costs, he fired about half of Twitter's staff. Meanwhile, rival app Threads has gained 150 million users.

Tunisia and the EU have signed a deal to address "irregular" migration, with Tunisia being the main departure point for migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. The deal includes $118m to combat smuggling, strengthen borders, and facilitate the return of migrants.

An Australian sailor and his dog have been rescued after surviving two months at sea in the Pacific Ocean. Tim Shaddock, 51, and his dog Bella set off from Mexico for French Polynesia in April, but their boat was damaged by a storm. Shaddock surviving by eating raw fish and drinking rainwater.

Crypto exchange Binance has enabled deposits and withdrawals on Bitcoin's Lightning Network, joining other options like Bitcoin mainnet, BNB Smart Chain, and Ethereum. The Lightning Network is a layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin that aims to speed up transactions and reduce fees.

The European Union and Latin American countries are working together to address climate and trade issues. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of the Mercosur-EU agreement, which aims to benefit both sides. She also announced further EU investment in Latin America.

The recent floods in South Korea have brought climate change fears to the forefront. The country has been experiencing extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall, which has caused significant damage. The president has acknowledged the need to address climate change.