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New Caledonia gendarme under scrutiny after fatal police shooting

A police intervention in New Caledonia has sparked controversy after the death of a 32-year-old man, identified as Fara Tournier. The incident occurred in the town of Plum, south of Nouméa, during the night of Thursday to Friday, when a gendarmerie patrol was called to break up a fight reportedly......

New Zealand secures spot for 2026 World Cup

New Zealand has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating New Caledonia 3-0 in the final of the Oceania qualifying tournament in Auckland on Monday. This marks the All Whites’ third appearance in the World Cup, following their participations in 1982, where they lost all three......

UN Chief Heads to Pacific Summit: Climate Crisis and Regional Challenges Take Center Stage

As the Pacific Islands Forum (Pif) convenes in Tonga this week, UN Secretary General António Guterres is set to join Pacific leaders in addressing the pressing issues facing one of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions. The summit, commencing on Monday, brings together 18 member nations......

Unrest Grips French Pacific Territory of New Caledonia, Prompting Curfews and Bans

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has been engulfed in unrest, prompting authorities to impose stringent measures to restore order. Following violent protests by independence campaigners over proposed changes to the territory's voting system, the authorities have announced a two-day curfew......