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New Caledonia bans 'dangerous' seabed mining for half a century

New Caledonia this week imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone – a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restrictive in the world on seabed extraction.

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France warns of ‘chaos’ if New Caledonia independence deal not reached

French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls has launched a third round of talks between pro and anti-independence groups in New Caledonia. Amid deepening divisions over last year's unrest, he warned that further chaos could be in store if all parties don't shoulder their responsibilities.

Radio France Internationale

‘English record company said my songs were stupid’, says Caledonia singer

Caledonia singer Dougie MacLean has told how his music was branded “banal, stupid, and parochial’ by an English record company during his early…

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Sydney FC's Sotirio declares for New Caledonia

Jaushua Sotirio is two games from the FIFA World Cup after declaring for New Caledonia ahead of crunch qualifiers this week.

AAP

Cervelo Caledonia-5 review: a bike for every occasion

Summer, winter, rough or smooth, the Caledonia-5 is an extremely capable bike that sacrifices little in the way of performance

Cycling Weekly

The Scottish link to Gladiator film’s villainous emperor revealed

IN an alternative version of Gladiator II, director Ridley Scott might have ventured to Caledonia ...

The National (Scotland)

New Caledonia separatists in Paris court over alleged role in deadly riots

The French Supreme Court will examine the appeal of five Kanak pro-independence activists – including their leader Christian Tein – who are challenging their detention in mainland France on suspicion of having played a role in the unrest in New Caledonia.

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Anniversary of French occupation exposes rifts over New Caledonia's future

Long considered a day of mourning by New Caledonia's indigenous population, 24 September is infamous on the Pacific Ocean islands as the date France claimed them in 1853. With unrest flaring once again over the question of self-determination, this year's anniversary is expected to be especially tense.

Radio France Internationale

Kaylee Mckeown Enjoys Tropical Paradise In Nouméa, New Caledonia

Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown shares stunning photos from her idyllic getaway to Nouméa, New Caledonia, highlighting the beauty of nature and the impor...

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France Bans Rallies In New Caledonia During Sunday Polls

Gatherings have been banned this weekend in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia during the second round of France's parliamentary polls.

International Business Times

New Caledonia airport reopens after month-long closure during deadly violence

New Caledonia's main international airport reopened on Monday after authorities in the French Pacific territory closed it and imposed a curfew during civil unrest last month that left nine people dead and hundreds more injured.

Radio France Internationale

New Caledonian capital Noumea 'under control' after deadly riots

France said it had regained full control of the New Caledonian capital Nouméa on Friday – more than two weeks after major riots rocked the overseas Pacific territory.

Radio France Internationale

Macron tells New Caledonians he will not force through voting reform that sparked riots

French President Emmanuel Macron said on a visit to riot-hit New Caledonia on Thursday that he won’t force through a contested voting reform that has sparked deadly unrest in the French Pacific territory and wants to leave time for local leaders to come up with an alternate agreement for the…

France 24

French police to remain in riot-hit New Caledonia, says Macron

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday met with local officials in riot-hit New Caledonia, having crossed the globe by plane in a high-profile show of support for the French Pacific archipelago gripped by deadly unrest and where indigenous people have long sought independence.

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Al Jazeera

France blames Azerbaijan for New Caledonia violence: Unpacking their spat

Azerbaijan previously condemned French colonialism in overseas territories. France backed Armenia on Nagorno-Karabakh.

The Guardian - AU

‘This isn’t a fantasy’: why is distant Azerbaijan being linked to deadly New Caledonia riots?

Azerbaijani flags have sprung up at demonstrations in Pacific territory, while separatists from French territories have been invited to Baku

TechRadar

French Tiktok ban makes VPN usage soar in New Caledonia

Proton VPN recorded a 2500% spike in sign-ups since France declared a state of emergency. Here's how a VPN helps you bypass TikTok blocks.

International Business Times

France Accuses Azerbaijan Of Interference In New Caledonia Riots

France accused Azerbaijan on Thursday of "interference" in the politics of its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, which has seen deadly riots in recent days.

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Hundreds arrested in New Caledonia amid state of emergency

Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia's two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed five people, the Pacific Island's top French official said on Thursday morning, adding at least four alleged instigators were under house arrest.

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of French police deployed amid New Caledonia riots

State of emergency in place because of deadly unrest over bill that will let French people vote in provincial elections after 10 years of residence

Edinburgh Live

Scottish singer misses out on Britain's Got Talent final as viewers hit out at judges

Despite singing one of the country's iconic songs, judges Amanda and Alesha admitted they had never heard of Caledonia. Simon Cowell said the choice of song was 'perfect'

Daily Record

Britain's Got Talent's Cammy Barnes loses out on place in final as Scottish viewers gutted

The singer from Fife left Scotland proud with his rendition of classic hit 'Caledonia', but ITV viewers were left gutted when he just lost on a place by the skin of his teeth.

Daily Record

Britain's Got Talent viewers fume as judges fail to recognise iconic Scottish 'Caledonia' anthem

Scottish singer Cammy Barnes took to the stage to represent Bonnie Scotland on Friday night but Scottish ITV viewers were left reeling when Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden didn't recognise the song.

Daily Mirror

Delighted couple welcome first daughter into family in 138 years on special day

Carolyn and Andrew Clark, from Caledonia, in Michigan, America, have ended the hiatus of daughters in their family, welcoming the first girl for a whopping 138 years

USA Today Sports Media Group

James Madison charges toward the postseason with a momentum-building win at the Golfweek/Any Given Tuesday Intercollegiate

Coastal Carolina’s Sara Sarrion won the individual title at Caledonia with her 5-under total.

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