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Gerald Darmanin
Violence Flares Again as France Detains and Extradites 7 New Caledonian Activists
A peaceful resolution of New Caledonia’s quest for independence may have been sacrificed to shore up votes for Emmanuel Macron’s party in a snap election.
Ballots and Bullets: France’s Latest Response to New Caledonia’s Unrest
France has sent both ballots for the European Union elections and a new armoured vehicle, with tear gas and machine gun capability, to troubled New Caledonia.
As Macron Departs, Both Sides in New Caledonia Unrest Dig In
The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron—and his promise to put on hold controversial viting reforms—seems to have done little to quell the conflict.
Tourist Stabbed to Death by Terrorist Targeting Passersby in Paris
The attacker reportedly told police he was distressed about Muslims dying in Afghanistan and Palestine.
