‘We’re really torn’: New Caledonia turmoil forces French nationals to sail to safety in Australia | New Caledonia
noCaledonia was only intended as a stopping point, a stopping point, on a family sailing trip around the world. “But it’s a very nice place to stay and live,” says Frenchman Xavier Declamer, from our boat moored in Noumea’s marina. “The infrastructure is excellent, including roads, libraries and schools. It was also a very peaceful […]
French Forces Fight Back Against Anti-Colonial Uprising in New Caledonia
(AFP) – French troops have cleared around 60 obstacles to clear the way from New Caledonia’s conflict-hit capital to the airport, but have yet to reopen the route, a senior government official said on Sunday. did. And after six nights of violence that left six people dead and hundreds injured, security forces will launch “harassment” […]
Sixth Death Recorded During Anti-Colonial Uprising in French Territory
(AP) — French security forces reported a new death Saturday in armed clashes in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, marking the sixth fatality in nearly a week of violent unrest that has scorched the islands where indigenous people have long sought independence. The person was killed in a gunfight at one of the […]
Police Kill Knifeman Burning Down French Synagogue
The French government will award a medal Friday morning to the police officer who shot and killed an Algerian immigrant who had been ordered to leave the country and had been setting fire to a synagogue several years earlier. A 29-year-old Algerian immigrant was shot dead by police early this morning, armed with a 10-inch […]
French police kill armed man suspected of setting fire to synagogue
An armed man believed to have set a synagogue on fire was shot dead by police in northwestern France on Friday. Police officers in Rouen responded early Friday morning to an alarm about smoke coming from a synagogue in the city, according to the Associated Press. Upon arriving at the building, they came into contact […]
Hundreds of French police deployed amid New Caledonia riots | New Caledonia
Militants were guarding New Caledonia’s two airports and ports, and hundreds of French police were on their way to the Pacific region after three nights of violent riots that left four people dead. France’s High Commissioner Louis Le Franc said military police faced around 5,000 rioters in three French federated municipalities, including 3,000 to 4,000 […]
French prison officers killed in ambush named as hunt for gunmen continues | France
The names of two French prison officers shot dead in an ambush to free prisoners linked to gangland drug killings have been revealed, as police continue a major search for missing fugitives. Fabrice Moello, 52, and Arnaud Garcia, 34, were killed and three others seriously injured in a brazen attack on a prison convoy from […]
French Prison Guards Killed in Ambush, Convict Mohamed Amra Escapes
A convicted gangster identified as Mohamed Amra was kidnapped from a prison convoy in an “incredibly violent attack” by four gunmen, killing two officers and injuring three others. . Four gunmen in two cars ambushed a convoy of government vehicles transporting convicted criminals from court to prison on Tuesday morning in France.French Le Parisien report […]
Melinda French Gates leaving Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates has announced that she plans to step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “After careful consideration and consideration, I have decided to step down as Co-Chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. My last day of work at the Foundation will be June 7,” she said. stated […]
Melinda French Gates to leave namesake foundation, launch new effort
Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation next month. This is a major change in leadership for one of the world’s largest charities. French Gates, who divorced her ex-husband and Microsoft founder Bill Gates in 2021, said she would spend $12.5 billion on […]