French authorities are grappling with a new spike in violence in the country's overseas territories as security forces killed two men in New Caledonia and officials ordered a curfew after rioting in Martinique.
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A Pacific archipelago in Australia's backyard has become a new front in a bitter feud between France and Azerbaijan.
Photo shows Macron and Aliyev.Fiji's PM 'will apologise' to Pacific leaders as he awaits agreement to visit West Papua
Fiji's prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, says he will "apologise" to fellow Melanesian leaders later this month after failing to secure agreement from Indonesia to visit its restive West Papua province.
Photo shows A man wearing a black suit and red tie speaking at a deskCoral Sea's hottest summer in 400 years puts Great Barrier Reef on verge of 'in danger' status again
Scientists have been able to look at corals like tree rings to work out how warm the Coral Sea has been each summer across four centuries. They say the results reveal an alarmingly urgent need to turn around the trajectory of climate change.
Photo shows Two drivers using a long implement to drill into a coral reef colony underwater'It doesn't make sense': French ambassador dismisses idea of mediation with New Caledonia pro-independence groups
France has sharply rejected accusations that it undermined decolonisation in New Caledonia and says it's still deciding when a high-level Pacific delegation will be permitted to visit the territory.
Photo shows A woman wrapped in a green, red, blue and yellow flag of New Caledonia's independence movement.Pacific leaders maintain pressure on France over New Caledonia as PALM wraps up in Tokyo
Pacific leaders are ramping up pressure on France over tensions in New Caledonia, pressing Paris to allow a "high-level" Pacific delegation to visit the troubled territory before a critical regional meeting next month.
Photo shows A burnt-out car sits next to a burning car with flames and black smoke pouring from it on a motorway surrounded by green treesChina will hand Solomon Islands a $30 million budget rescue package. A leading MP says basic details are missing
The leader of independent MPs in Solomon Islands is demanding the country's prime minister provide more information about a budget rescue package from China.
Photo shows A man in a suit and glasses stands in front of Chinese and Solomon Islands flags.Riot-stricken New Caledonia is empty of travellers. Businesses hope it can regain its place as a Pacific tourism jewel
Blessed with pristine lagoons and coral reefs, New Caledonia was hoping to attract more Australian tourists. After civil unrest struck, businesses are now thinking about survival.
Photo shows A pristine white sand beach with palm trees and turquoise water.New wave of violence in New Caledonia as activists sent 17,000km away to detention in France
A new wave of unrest has hit New Caledonia amid warnings the decision to send seven activists charged over deadly riots to France has mobilised pro-independence supporters.
Photo shows A man concealing his face stands in front of a roadblock and a small fire at night.After being closed for more than a month, New Caledonia's international airport reopens
La Tontouta international airport will reopen to commercial flights from today and an overnight curfew in the territory will be reduced as unrest continues to ease.
Photo shows Burnt out cars sit next to a large pile of debris on a roadway surrounded by green foliage'Too many': Ninth person dies in New Caledonia riots as French president suspends controversial voting reform
Emmanuel Macron's decision to hold a snap election in France has further delayed the implementation of the controversial changes, which sparked five weeks of violent riots.
Photo shows A burnt-out car sits next to a burning car with flames and black smoke pouring from it on a motorway surrounded by green treesAfter clearing barricades and spotting snipers, France declares New Caledonia's capital Noumea under control after deadly riots
France's interior minister says security forces have regained control of the capital but violence continues in other parts of the country.
Photo shows A burnt-out car sits next to a burning car with flames and black smoke pouring from it on a motorway surrounded by green treesFrance lifts TikTok ban in New Caledonia as calm returns
French authorities lift a ban on TikTok in New Caledonia, which they suspect was fuelling recent unrest in the French Pacific territory.
Photo shows The Tiktok logo with a stylised padlock in the background.Paris lifts state-of-emergency restrictions in New Caledonia
The French government is encouraging Indigenous separatists and pro-Paris loyalists to engage in political dialogue.
Has Video Duration: 6 minutes 7 seconds.French government to lift New Caledonia's state of emergency in bid to ease tensions on riot-hit island
A state of emergency declared in New Caledonia following riots that have left seven people and hundreds arrested is expected to end on Tuesday morning.
Photo shows Troops in uniform walk away from the camera holding riot shields in the streetNew Caledonia repatriation flight touches down in Australia
There was an overwhelming sense of relief at Brisbane international airport as repatriated Australians were reunited with loved ones.
Photo shows Repatriation Flight Lands, New Caledonia: Police walk through streets strewn with debris and rioters.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 14 seconds.Australians returning home from New Caledonia describe sadness at seeing 'city you love on fire'
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announces further flights are being planned for Sunday, as Australians arriving in Brisbane say they wished they didn't have to leave.
Photo shows A young man with a moustache, long hair and a straw hat speaks at an airport.A day after the French president called for calm, a protester has been killed in New Caledonia
Seven people have now died since riots broke out over proposed electoral changes in the French territory.
Photo shows A group of protesters on a sidewalk waving flags. A policeman stands near them.Macron delays New Caledonia voting changes after deadly protests
Emmanuel Macron met with political leaders on Thursday, admitting there was no "common vision" on the island's future.
Photo shows A close up image of the French president with both hands holding a microphone and flags behind him.Why is New Caledonia still a French territory?
The people of New Caledonia have had three referendums to vote on its independence, with the result of all three being to remain as a French territory.
Photo shows A man in a black hood stands in front of a burnt out carMacron says priority is to return calm and security to New Caledonia
The French President has touched down in Noumea to meet local authorities.
Photo shows A man in a suit flanked by several other men and a woman stands on the tarmac with an airplane in the backgroundHas Video Duration: 45 seconds.