Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) – An Australian toddler who clambered into a “Hello Kitty” arcade claw machine and apparently “was in no hurry to get out” has been saved in a smash-and-grab rescue by Queensland’s police. Three-year-old Ethan climbed into the machine — which was filled with stuffed toys — via the prize dispenser chute during a shopping trip.
Sanaa (AFP) – Yemen’s Huthi rebels say they fired “several” missiles at a US warship in the Red Sea, adding that they consider all American and British ships “legitimate targets” so long as US-UK strikes on the Iran-backed group continues. The Huthis began targeting Red Sea shipping in November, saying they were hitting Israeli-linked vessels in support of Palestinians in Gaza, which has been ravaged by the Israel-Hamas war. The Red Sea is a key shipping transit route which carries up to 12 percent of global trade.
Bangkok (AFP) – Outside of the United Nations office in Bangkok, hundreds protest against Myanmar’s junta to mark the third anniversary of an army coup that ended the country’s fledgling democracy, repeatedly raising the three-fingered salute that has become a symbol of anti-coup demonstrations. The Southeast Asian country’s military is facing its toughest challenge since seizing power in 2021, with a coalition of armed ethnic minority groups making gains in the north.
Brussels (AFP) – Thousands of tractors clog the roads across Europe as the continent’s farmers take to the streets in protest. Many feel they can no longer make a living working the land, partly because of red tape and climbing costs associated with expanding EU regulations to meet climate targets.
Brussels (AFP) – Protesting over pay, tax and regulation, Belgium farmers are protesting in Brussels and have clogged roads around an EU summit taking place in the capital. Around 1,000 tractors are present, according to Belgian police. The European Union’s 27 leaders are gathering for a crunch summit on Ukraine aid. IMAGES
Buenos Aires (AFP) – Protesters outside Argentine Congress clashed with police using pepper spray during lower house debates on President Javier Milei’s comprehensive reform bill covering the economy, politics, and private life. COMPLETES VIDI34HB7VB_EN
Bangkok (AFP) – Hundreds of protestors gather outside the UN office in Bangkok on the third anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar. IMAGES
Saint-Vrain (France) (AFP) – About 100 organic farmers demonstrate in Bretigny-sur-Orge to demand better support for the sector, in response to a call from an organic farmers’ group in France.
Buenos Aires (AFP) – Police use teargas at protesters outside Argentina’s Congress in Buenos Aires as the lower house debates President Javier Milei’s mega-bill to reform the economy, politics and even some aspects of private life. (COMPLETE VIDI34HC4MG_EN) IMAGES TO COMPLETE VIDI34HC4MG_EN
Buenos Aires (AFP) – Social movements protest outside Argentina’s Congress in Buenos Aires as the lower house debates President Javier Milei’s mega-bill to reform the economy, politics and even some aspects of private life. Milei’s so-called omnibus bill initially contained 664 articles, but has lost almost half of these in tough negotiations with the opposition, which largely outnumbers his party in Congress. IMAGES
