France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 2

On September 18, hundreds of thousands people joined over 250 demonstrations across France in response to a cross-industry union call against the austerity budget introduced by former Prime Minister François Bayrou. Unions criticized the measures as “brutal,” arguing they unfairly target workers, vulnerable groups, retirees, and the sick. Current Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to revise the policies. Union leaders hailed the strike as a success and urged the government to ensure fiscal, social, and environmental justice in the upcoming budget.

China: Talented Parrot Scrolls Through Social Media in Guangdong

This video was recorded on August 3 in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It shows a parrot scrolling through short videos on a smartphone and even tapping the like button with ease.

Georgia: Pro-EU Protests Continue Into 5th Day In Tbilisi Amid Police Crackdown

Pro-EU protests in Tbilisi continued into a fifth day on Monday, December 2. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators who had gathered at the parliament building every night since Thursday, when the ruling Georgian Dream party declared its decision to put EU accession talks on hold.

Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon 4

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

Philippines: Typhoon Krathon Unleashes Devastating Weather In Northern Islands

Typhoon Krathon, known as Julian in the Philippines, intensified on Sunday, September 29, bringing heavy rainfall and causing flooding and landslides in the country. The Philippine weather agency stated that it could reach super typhoon status and placed alerts on several islands. Residents were advised to stay informed and prepare for potential evacuations. Typhoon Krathon was expected to pass close to Balintang Island and Batanes on Monday, with a possible landfall.

(2)Japan, U.S. begin 2-day meeting on beef trade

(2)Japan, U.S. begin 2-day meeting on beef trade

TOKYO, Japan - I. B. Penn, U.S. undersecretary of agriculture for farm and foreign agricultural services, is seated for two days of working-level talks that began in Tokyo on Oct. 21 to discuss ways to lift Japan's ban on U.S. beef imports.

(2)Japan, U.S. begin 2-day meeting on beef trade

(2)Japan, U.S. begin 2-day meeting on beef trade

TOKYO, Japan - I. B. Penn, U.S. undersecretary of agriculture for farm and foreign agricultural services, is seated for two days of working-level talks that began in Tokyo on Oct. 21 to discuss ways to lift Japan's ban on U.S. beef imports. (Kyodo)