From shoes to snacks: Objects hurled at top politicians

From eggs to fries in Belgium, politicians across the globe have faced bizarre objects hurled at them.

These symbolic acts span more than a century, from an egging of Australian PM Billy Hughes in 1917 to a shoe thrown at President William Ruto during a 2025 rally in Migori.

Some attacks missed, others hit, and a few even caused injury.

Whether driven by dissent or spectacle, these moments underscore how public figures often become targets of frustration.

Here are some objects hurled at top politicians.