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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists experiencing the Super Ice Slides at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial stitched photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists pose for group photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the main tower at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

A tourist takes selfies with a parading performer at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists interact with parading performers at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists interact with a robot dog at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

A tourist poses for photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Greedy Hamster Tries to Swallow Oversized Snack in Sichuan

On December 15, 2023, in Sichuan, a pet owner captured a hilarious yet shocking moment as their golden hamster tried to swallow a tube-shaped snack nearly bigger than its body. The hamster pushed the food deeper and deeper into its cheek pouches until most of it disappeared. Alarmed, the owner quickly pulled it out, but the hamster still looked eager to continue eating, its cheeks bulging comically. Chinese viewers laughed at the greedy rodent’s determination, joking that “this hamster clearly doesn’t know its limits.

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China: Chimp Returns Kiss From Visitor at Heilongjiang Zoo

On October 13, 2022, in Qiqihar, located in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province, a heartwarming yet amusing scene unfolded at a zoo. A young woman leaned toward the glass enclosure and kissed a chimpanzee through the barrier. The chimp responded with excitement, pressing its lips to the same spot several times.

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Palestinian Family Endures Repeated Displacement - West Bank

A makeshift fire pit and scattered household items are seen on the ground of a recently established encampment in Ras Ein Al-Auja, West Bank, on November 28, 2025. The items belong to a displaced family who has just arrived after being forced to leave the nearby Al-Awsaj area. According to the Mleihat family, this move marks yet another in a long series of displacements. Their expulsion is part of a wider pattern in the Jordan Valley, where more than one hundred Palestinian Bedouin communities have been uprooted in recent years. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Massive Garage Fire Reported in Northborough, Massachusetts

A massive fire broke out at a multi-car garage within an apartment complex in Northborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday, November 16. The blaze involved the two-story structure, leading to a partial collapse, though the cause of the incident is yet to be determined.

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China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

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France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 7

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.

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France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 6

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.

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France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 5

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.