State of emergency takes effect in New Caledonia after four killed in riots | Politics News
Local authorities say five suspects under house arrest as they move to try and restore calm. France has declared a state of emergency in its…
Riots in French island territory New Caledonia over voting change | Government
NewsFeedSeveral people have reportedly been killed in violent protests in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, after France’s parliament passed a new law granting…
France backs controversial New Caledonia vote changes amid continued unrest | Politics News
Plan to expand electoral roll gets the go-ahead as New Caledonia is rocked by worst unrest in more than 30 years. France has adopted controversial…
France sends more police and seeks talks to quell New Caledonia riots
In short: France has sent extra police to try to quell riots in New Caledonia, after an eruption of violence this week in protest against…
New Caledonia: Security forces deployed, curfew imposed after violence | Politics News
Buildings and cars torched after protest against constitutional amendments descends into rioting. Security forces have been mobilised and a curfew imposed in the French Pacific…
BOM warns tropical low in Coral Sea could become Queensland’s third cyclone in as many months
Another tropical low is gaining strength in the Coral Sea, with forecasters warning it could turn into a cyclone by late next week.If a cyclone…