WAO ART #93

Public displays of affection have long been a point of contention in India. While many court judgements have ruled that kissing in public is not bad for society, the matter remains difficult to define. The issue has also become a focal point for young people trying to assert their freedoms.

Australian snake catcher Tony Harrison live-streamed himself grabbing the tail of a 1.4m-long eastern brown snake and pulling it from under a house in Queensland. The species is considered one of the world's most venomous land snakes and is found along the coasts and inland areas of mainland Australia.

Heavy rains in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region have caused flooding, leading to the evacuation of 5,000 people. The mayor of Ravenna said the city was "unrecognisable" due to the damage. The Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix has been cancelled due to the weather, and further rain is expected in the region.

KFC has denied claims by South African entrepreneur Romeo Malepe that the fast food chain stole his idea for a local dish known as kota, also known as Sphatlo. Malepe accused KFC of appropriating his idea of a chicken kota that the fast food chain is launching.

New negotiators have been appointed by the White House and congressional Republicans in an attempt to break the deadlock over raising the US debt limit. Without a deal, the US could default on its $31.4tn debt as soon as 1 June, leading to financial chaos.

Apple has allowed the blockchain-enabled Axie Infinity video game, which allows gamers to battle one another while collecting and trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or earning rewards, to be available for download on its App Store in select countries throughout Latin America and Southeast Asia.

As inflation in Argentina rises above 100%, many Argentines are struggling to make ends meet. Some are using interest-free credit to buy now and pay later, while others are bartering or swapping goods to get by. Bulk buying non-perishable items and buying dollars are also popular strategies.