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First Australian flight evacuating citizens from New Caledonia touches down

May 21, 2024

First Australian flight evacuating citizens from New Caledonia touches down

The French territory of New Caledonia has been consumed by riots sparked by electoral changes by the French government. Australia has begun to evacuate its citizens who are stuck there.

France's Macron to make unexpected visit to violence-hit New Caledonia

May 21, 2024

France's Macron to make unexpected visit to violence-hit New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise visit to New Caledonia to address ongoing unrest in the territory. The visit was announced by Prisca Thevenot.

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating citizens amid violent unrest in New Caledonia

May 21, 2024

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating citizens amid violent unrest in New Caledonia

Australia and New Zealand initiated evacuation efforts for their citizens stranded in New Caledonia due to ongoing violence sparked by controversial electoral reforms.

Pro-Russia official accuses Ukraine of using French supplied missiles to attack Luhansk

May 20, 2024

Pro-Russia official accuses Ukraine of using French supplied missiles to attack Luhansk

The leader of the Russia-installed administration in Ukraine's Luhansk region accuses Kyiv of using French-supplied missiles in an attack near Luhansk.

In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing 'Megalopolis' and why he has no regrets

May 17, 2024

In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing 'Megalopolis' and why he has no regrets

Francis Ford Coppola spent $120 million of his own money to make 'Megalopolis,' selling part of his winery business to help finance the passion project he has been pondering for years.

French security reinforcements ease violent unrest in New Caledonia

May 17, 2024

French security reinforcements ease violent unrest in New Caledonia

After France imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia, violent incidents slightly declined following the deployment of promised reinforcements, authorities say.

French police kill armed man suspected of setting fire to synagogue

May 17, 2024

French police kill armed man suspected of setting fire to synagogue

Police in Rouen, France, shot and killed a man armed with a knife and a metal bar after he lunged at them while leaving a synagogue he is accused of setting on fire.

Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in

May 16, 2024

Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in

Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed movie 'Megalopolis' has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a passion project Coppola has been pondering for years.

France grapples to regain control of violent unrest in New Caledonia as death toll rises to 4

May 16, 2024

France grapples to regain control of violent unrest in New Caledonia as death toll rises to 4

Riots have erupted in New Caledonia, resulting in four deaths and widespread destruction. France has declared a state of emergency and aims to restore order.

'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

May 15, 2024

'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' the latest 'Mad Max' film which features Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, rolled into the Cannes Film Festival, marking one of the event's most anticipated premieres.