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French court clears accused Kanak leader to return to New Caledonia
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A Paris appeal court has confirmed that Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin is now cleared to return to New Caledonia. In September, a panel of judges had pronounced they...
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Kanak leader cleared to return to New Caledonia, court confirms
Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Tein, head of the CCAT (Cellule de Coordination des Actions de Terrain), poses prior a press conference in Montpellier, Southern France, on June 18, 2025. On June 12, 2025, a French court freed independence...
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Pacific researcher bridges climate and health science on the road to resilience
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Pacific Community (SPC)
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SPC and IRD researcher Léa Douchet is helping Pacific countries anticipate climate-driven health risks through innovative modelling that links climate science with disease surveillance and early warning systems. Photo credit: Fondation L’Oréal - ©...
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New Caledonia independence leader allowed to return home by French court
PARIS: A French court has authorised New Caledonian independence leader Christian Tein to return to his home territory following his release from detention related to deadly 2024 riots. The Paris court made this decision on September 23, allowing...
FLNKS leader calls for UN–Pacific Forum mechanism to resolve New Caledonia…
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Pacific News Service
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The President of the UC–FLNKS and Nationalist Group in the Congress of New Caledonia, Pierre Chanel Tein Tutugoro, has issued an urgent international appeal calling for the establishment of a joint United Nations–Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)...
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Pentagon interest and progress at home highlight LMG’s breakthrough quarter
LMG has received recognition from the Pentagon for magnesium from its project in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley. Pic: Getty Images LMG’s Pilot Project Licence reissued by Victoria’s EPA confirms full compliance, with successful magnesium oxide...
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LMG’s breakthrough quarter driven by US attention
LMG’s Pilot Project Licence reissued by Victoria’s EPA confirms full compliance, with successful magnesium oxide production validating world-first proprietary process. Milestones at home secure LMG a US EXIM Bank Letter of Interest for up to...
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It is an emerging trend in travel. But what exactly is micro-retirement?
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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France court approves Kanak leader's return to New Caledonia
Christian Tein leads a group the French authorities accused of organizing the May 2024 riots. A French court has authorized Christian Tein, a prominent Kanak independence leader, to return to New Caledonia after more than a year of legal...
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What’s the ‘micro-retirement’ trend – and where should you go?
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The Irish News
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Many people see retirement as an opportunity to finally do some travelling for longer than a week or two – but a new trend emerging is proving not everyone wants to wait that long. Coined ‘micro-retirement’, travellers are taking an extended...
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WHO pushes for safer, affordable surgeries across the Pacific
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Pacific Media Network
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Surgery is meant to save lives, but in the Western Pacific, it can lead to financial hardship, long delays, or preventable deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging health ministers to prioritise safer surgical practices within the...
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Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 17 – 23, 2025
Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Outspoken Former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani Passes Away (In-depth Solomons) New Caledonia: FLNKS concerned about the postponement of provincial elections, “satisfied” with the green...
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Rotorua Labour weekend: Thousands of mountain bikers in town for Whaka 100
“This year we are hoping to increase that number even more with a record number of participants and more countries represented this year.” Competing riders were from New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, China, Taiwan, Japan, the UK, Puerto Rico,...
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$800 million TVA energy plant ‘breaks ground’ outside Caledonia
While county, local and Tennessee Valley Authority officials ceremonially “broke ground” Wednesday morning at the site of the New Caledonia Combustion Turbine Plant, the sounds of thrashing bulldozers and ongoing construction showcased the site is...
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Tackling the Hidden Toll of Breast Cancer in the Pacific Islands
Asia-Pacific, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Featured, Gender, Gender Violence, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Inequality, Pacific Community Wire, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Women's Health In Hela Province, in...
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The Most Devastating Military Defeats In Modern History
The past three centuries of human technological progress have, unfortunately, seen no apparent end to the human zeal for killing countless people in order to change the color of a territory on a map, hog resources, or enact generalized revenge....
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Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'
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Zero Hedge
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The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...
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Dushanbe to host 8th French Film Festival featuring acclaimed dramas and documentaries
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Asia Plus
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15:10, october 21Author: Asia-Plus The 8th French Film Festival will take place in the Diar Dushanbe cultural center from October 27 to 31, showcasing a diverse lineup of French cinema including documentaries, dramas, comedies, and animated...
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ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!
We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...
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Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Mountain Bike Marathon Returns, With Special Tribute To Passionate Rider And Mentor
Press Release – Nduro Events Now in its 19th year, the Whaka 100 has earned its reputation as the Southern Hemispheres most challenging and rewarding mountain biking event, but this weekend, some will be riding for more than just a title. This...
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