Mexico discovers 20 dead bodies, including 5 decapitated, in violence-hit Culiacan
Mexican officials reported the grim discovery of 20 bodies in a city ravaged by cartel violence, including five decapitated corpses, on Monday. Among the casualties, four decapitated bodies were found hanging from a bridge on a highway leading from the city, with the heads discovered nearby in plastic bags. This information was shared by authorities, […]
Man fatally shot by police in violence-hit New Caledonia
Police in New Caledonia shot and killed a man on Friday evening, a day after President Emmanuel Macron visited the country to try to ease tensions, amid riots. The local prosecutor’s office said the officer used his weapon when he and his colleagues were attacked by a group of about 15 people. The death of […]
France’s Macron to make unexpected visit to violence-hit New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise visit to New Caledonia, expressing confidence that security measures are keeping the unrest under control. Government spokeswoman Prisca Thévenot announced the visit, which required Macron to change his schedule. President Macron will visit New Caledonia rather than Normandy following deadly violence that left six people dead in a […]