The state of emergency in the Pacific island territory of New Caledonia will be lifted on Tuesday, after two weeks of violent unrest. Watch in for more details!

New Caledonia's state of emergency to be lifted

On Sunday, Emmanuel Macron made his first state visit to Germany as the president of France in 25 years. Ahead of the elections for the European Union, he aimed to defuse recent tensions and warn against the dangers of the extreme right.

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French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Germany on Sunday for a three-day State visit followed by a bilateral cabinet meeting as the European Union's two biggest powers seek to show unity ahead of next month's EU parliamentary elections.

French President Emmanuel Macron louds 'indispensable' ties on Germany visit

France is set to put an end to the state of emergency in its New Caledonia overseas territory. The state of emergency in the French Pacific territory will officially cease to exist at 8:00 pm Paris time and 5:00 am Tuesday in Noumea, capital city of New Caledonia, Reuters reported citing a statement from Elysee Palace on Monday (May 27).

France to end New Caledonia state of emergency, reinforces additional police units

Thousands of Parisians took part in a giant picnic on the famous Champs-Élysées avenue on Sunday. The participants enjoyed themselves as the famous street turned into a massive picnic table. Watch in for more details!

France | Bon Appetit: Massive picnic on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

Why China's 'Punishment Military Drills' are a precursor for an invasion of Taiwan? Russia tests tactical nuclear drills as Ukraine war intensifies France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting trouble in New Caledonia Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in World At War.

Why China's 'Punishment Military Drills' are a precursor for an invasion of Taiwan?

More than 170 climate activists who had gathered outside the Paris headquarters of Amundi, one of the world’s biggest investment managers and a major TotalEnergies shareholder, were arrested, said the French police, on Friday (May 24).

More than 170 climate activists arrested amid protests targeting TotalEnergies

A Paris court on Friday ordered life prison sentences for three top Syrian security officials for complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes in a landmark case.

Paris court orders life terms for 3 Syrian officials in landmark war crimes case

France striker Olivier Giroud intends to retire from international football after next month's European Championship, saying he wants to make sure he does not play "one season too many".

France's leading goal-scorer Olivier Giroud set to retire after Euro 2024

Russia forces have begun military drills near Ukraine - a simulation of tactical nuclear weapons. This comes two weeks after Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced that the country will carry out drills to test the readiness of personnel and equipment of non-strategic nuclear weapons.

France test-fires nuclear missile

President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday (May 23) police reinforcements in New Caledonia would remain as long as required. Macron arrived in the Pacific island in order to try to end deadly riots triggered by a contested electoral reform.

New Caledonia unrest: Macron says troops will stay for as long as needed

A thousand police arrived in New Caledonia from France and streets were relatively calm after a week of unrest, the French High Commission said on Monday, but roads were blocked by protesters and the airport remained shut, stranding tourists. Watch in for more details!

Second week of unrest in New Caledonia | Bill passed in Paris, riots spark miles away

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit New Caledonia as unrest continues in second week

New Caledonia protesters, police spar ahead of Macron visit

Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, delivered a fiery speech, where he took shots at France. He questioned why, after more than 60 years of Senegal's independence from France, the former colonizer was still benefiting from military bases in the country. France has between 350 and 400 troops stationed in Senegal. Senegal's coup-hit neighbours Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have already removed French bases from their country. Could Senegal be next?

Senegal hints at trooping out the French

Owners of a restaurant in a town in Western, France explained that they utilized a robot due to recruitment challenges in the restaurant industry. During lunch service a robotic server named Bella attends to patrons some cutomers have expressed scepticism suggesting that better wages could attract more staff.

Bella joins the team at the Le Cap180 restaurant

New Caledonia protest: French President to visit new Caledonia

French police pour in New Caledonia, protesters continue road blockade

Protestors block New Caledonia roads as French police pour in

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the riot-hit New Caledonia, said Paris on Tuesday (May 21) as Australia and New Zealand began evacuating nationals in the French territory which has experienced a week of deadly riots.

French President Macron to visit riot-hit New Caledonia as Australia, New Zealand begin evacuations

The Paris Criminal Court is hearing cases against the officials for their role in the deaths of two French Syrian men, Mazzen Dabbagh and his son Patrick, arrested in Damascus in 2013.

France begins its first war crimes trial of Syria regime officials

French police pour in New Caledonia as protesters continue road blockade

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Russia has called on France to refrain from using force against protesters in New Caledonia. A Russian foreign Ministry statement urged France to respect the people's rights and freedoms. Watch in for more details!

New Caledonia protest continues, country experiences 6th night of unrest

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