Macron lands in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks but some say it's just a 'poker move'
After more than a week of deadly rioting that has left six people dead, Emmanuel Macron meets with local leaders to find a way forward — but experts say the visit is unlikely to address the root causes of the unrest.
Three Australians in intensive care in Thai hospitals as more Singapore Airlines passengers begin journeys home
Up to 12 Australians who were on the London-to-Singapore flight that suffered extreme turbulence this week remain in two hospitals in Bangkok.
After humans abandoned this island, it became a land outside time. Their descendants are fighting to keep it that way
Tetepare was once home to tribes of people, before it was abruptly deserted about 200 years ago. Now, descendants are protecting it from logging and climate change.
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.
'Libellous': Netanyahu's strategic affairs minister blasts ICC for seeking arrest warrant and malnutrition claims
One of Benjamin Netanyahu's top advisors has called allegations made against the Israeli prime minister "outrageous and libellous" while applauding Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Australian mum caught with heroin at Taiwan airport blames ex-husband for drugs, police allege
An Australian woman currently in a Taiwanese prison charged with smuggling heroin and cocaine, initially "vehemently denied" knowing about drugs in her luggage before saying her ex-husband was behind the deal, according to court documents.
The foreclosure sale of Elvis Presley's iconic home Graceland has been halted
A judge has halted the sale of the estate, saying Graceland is part of the community and beloved around the world.
Analysis by Riley Stuart
analysis:Why Rishi Sunak's surprising early election announcement is a sign he's received some 'bleak news'
Britain's general election didn't have to be held for another six months, but Rishi Sunak's announcement to call a snap July poll might point to how desperate things have become inside his Conservative Party.
Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognise Palestinian state, Blinken says he'll work with Congress on potential ICC sanctions
The three European countries will recognise an independent Palestinian state in the hopes that a two-state solution would bring peace with Israel, the respective prime ministers say.
British PM Rishi Sunak calls snap general election for July 4
Britain's Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a surprise general election, triggering a six-week campaign with his government trailing the opposition Labour Party in the polls.
'What a mess this place is': Australians stranded in New Caledonia desperate to get home
Stranded Australian tourists in riot-stricken New Caledonia say they've been notified of French government flights back to Australia, but details are unclear.
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