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France May 24, 2024

Police officer in custody after fatally shooting man in France's New Caledonia amid unrest

A French police officer in New Caledonia has been taken into custody after fatally shooting a 48-year-old man. The officer and a colleague were attacked by a group.

France May 24, 2024

Man fatally shot by police in violence-hit New Caledonia

A man was shot dead by police in New Caledonia amid ongoing riots on Friday evening. The shooting occurred when police officers were reportedly attacked by a group.

Australia May 21, 2024

First Australian flight evacuating citizens from New Caledonia touches down

The French territory of New Caledonia has been consumed by riots sparked by electoral changes by the French government. Australia has begun to evacuate its citizens who are stuck there.

VIDEO May 21, 2024

First Australian flight evacuating citizens from New Caledonia touches down

The French territory of New Caledonia has been consumed by riots sparked by electoral changes by the French government. Australia has begun to evacuate its citizens who are stuck there. (Credit: Australian Broadcasting Corporation/Reuters)

Australia May 21, 2024

Australia's deputy PM pledges support to Solomon Islands as China's influence grows in the Pacific

Australia's deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, pledged support to the Solomon Islands during a visit as part of an effort to counter China's growing influence in the South Pacific.

France May 21, 2024

France's Macron to make unexpected visit to violence-hit New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise visit to New Caledonia to address ongoing unrest in the territory. The visit was announced by Prisca Thevenot.

VIDEO May 20, 2024

China’s foreign ministry blasts Taiwan inauguration, Philippines standoff in South China Sea

Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, asserted China's sovereignty over Taiwan and the South China Sea following Taiwan's presidential inauguration. (Credit: Associated Press)

Pacific May 19, 2024

Images show spectacle of Indonesian volcano eruption as authorities evacuate 7 nearby villages

Multiple eruptions from Indonesian volcano Mount Ibu led to authorities evacuating seven villages within a four-mile radius of the geologic activity on Sunday.

France May 17, 2024

French security reinforcements ease violent unrest in New Caledonia

After France imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia, violent incidents slightly declined following the deployment of promised reinforcements, authorities say.

France May 16, 2024

France grapples to regain control of violent unrest in New Caledonia as death toll rises to 4

Riots have erupted in New Caledonia, resulting in four deaths and widespread destruction. France has declared a state of emergency and aims to restore order.

Natural Disasters May 15, 2024

After dozens die in floods, Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall

Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds in a bid to prevent further rainfall after flash floods that hit the country's Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 59 people dead.