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French officials see foreign interference behind deadly riots in New Caledonia

French officials see foreign interference behind deadly riots in New Caledonia

Azerbaijan had invited separatists from the French territories last year, resulting in a group whose stated aim is to support “French liberation and anti-colonialist movements”.

  • by Chris Zappone

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Australians trapped after France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia

Australians trapped after France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia

Armed forces are protecting New Caledonia’s two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people.

  • by Kirsty Needham and Camille Raynaud
Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency
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Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the federal government was closely monitoring the situation and urged Australians to stay safe.

  • by Kirsty Needham, Juliette Jabkhiro and Augustin Turpin
Solomon Islands choose China friend as new PM

Solomon Islands choose China friend as new PM

Currently the foreign minister, Jeremiah Manele has pledged to continue the Pacific Island nation’s foreign policy that made it grow close to China.

  • by Kirsty Needham
Ram shot by New Zealand police after killing elderly couple

Ram shot by New Zealand police after killing elderly couple

The pair were found dead in a paddock by a relative who had gone to check on them.

  • by Rachel Moore and Caroline Williams
Yes, there are Chinese police in Fiji. But that’s none of our business

Yes, there are Chinese police in Fiji. But that’s none of our business

Australia has no right to dictate to Fiji who its police force works with, particularly when we already work with Chinese police on transnational crime.

  • by Graeme Smith