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New French Overseas Minister's appointment causes concern in New Caledonia
France’s newly-appointed Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou Photo: Assemblée Nationale As part of a never-ending rollercoaster of instability in French politics, the latest appointment of a new Minister for Overseas has caused significant...
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Fires damage Latter-day Saint meetinghouses in New Zealand and New Caledonia
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TE HAUKE, New Zealand — Two meetinghouses of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand and New Caledonia sustained damages after fires broke out in both buildings on Sunday. Church officials said a fire sparked at a chapel in...
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“They Laughed When We Called It Real”: Scientists Confirm a Hidden Continent Beneath the Pacific (and It’s Far Bigger Than Anyone Imagined)
IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Scientists reveal the discovery of Zealandia, a submerged continent beneath the Pacific Ocean. 📏 Covering approximately 1.9 million square miles, Zealandia is recognized as a distinct geological landmass. 🏝️ Despite being mostly...
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Government of Ontario begins construction on Caledonia GO Station in Toronto
The government of Ontario has started construction on the Caledonia GO Station in Toronto. The new station will connect the Barrie Line to Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus service and the future Line 5 Eglinton. “Our government is making...
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Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia start off strong
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HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - The FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup 2025 tipped off at Friendship Hall in Honiara, Solomon Islands, with Papua New Guinea setting the tone early in the tournament after an emphatic 82–36 victory over Vanuatu. Both teams...
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Upto to nine tropical cycones forecast for Pacific this season
The official cyclone season for the region runs from November to April. Photo: The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Meteorologists are predicting five to nine cyclones for the southwest Pacific in the coming season. The official cyclone...
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Death row, detainment and geopolitics cause surge in Canadian consular cases
Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand that Canadians might need to pay more...
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France’s Lecornu Forms Second Government with 34 Ministers Amid Political Chaos
Marrakech – French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled his new government on Sunday evening, just 48 hours after being reappointed to his post by President Emmanuel Macron. The 34-member cabinet includes a mix of familiar faces and newcomers...
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New Caledonia sees first signs of tourism recovery after 2024 unrest
New Caledonia’s tourism sector is showing early signs of recovery after a dramatic collapse in visitor numbers following violent riots in May last year. Figures from New Caledonia Tourism show arrivals from New Zealand plummeted to just nine...
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Norway and France Clash in U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals on Sunday
Valparaiso, Chile — Norway will face off against France in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup on Sunday, October 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The match takes place at Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander. France advanced to this stage after...
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Morocco To Face France in the U-20 World Cup Semi-Finals
Rabat – Morocco will face France in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, after the French team secured its spot by defeating Norway 2-1 in the quarter-finals. The two goals come from Saïmon Bouabré in the 19th and 37th minutes. Although...
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Which teams have qualified for the World Cup and who is on the brink?
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Ghana are the 21st team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup - and at least six more of the 48 places will be decided this week. Asia and Africa are where all of the latest guaranteed spots will come from, with two from Asia and four more from Africa...
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Death row, detainment and dire geopolitics cause onslaught of Canadian consular cases
By Canadian Press on October 13, 2025. OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister...
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Pacific news in brief for 13 October
Charles Wea Photo: RNZ Pacific / Kelvin Anthony New Caledonia - decolonisation The former New Caledonia president's pro-independence party PALIKA has told the United Nations decolonisation committee that peaceful decolonization of the French...
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World Cup 2026: Who is through and how does qualifying work?
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Highlights and goals of Norway 1-2 France in U-20 World Cup
Thank you! Thank you for joining us for this intense U-20 World Cup quarterfinal between Norway U-20 and France U-20. Stay connected for all the latest sports news at Vavel.com. Until next time! Full-time After some struggles in the second half,...
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Atout France’s ‘Happy French Tuesday’ strengthens ties between French destinations and Australian travel trade
Atout France’s is celebrating the sucess of its “Happy French Tuesday”, a one-day event designed to highlight the diversity and excellence of French tourism through 10 partner hotels and destinations from Paris, Monaco, the Isles of Tahiti, and...
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New Caledonia Set Sights on Back-to-Back Glory
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Nouméa (New Caledonia) - The New Caledonia men are looking to dominate once again at the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup. After being crowned the 2022 FIBA Melanesian Cup champions, with a thirty-point win against PNG in the finals, New Caledonia are...
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Croatia vs Gibraltar Prediction and Betting Tips | October 12th 2025
Croatia and Gibraltar are back in action in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they lock horns at the Stadion Andelko Herjavec on Sunday. Both sides find themselves at opposite ends of the group standings, with Scott Wiseman’s men...
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Ms Solomon ready to shine on home court
Twenty-five year-old Francyne Solomon is among the new faces set to make their debut for the Solomon Islands Women’s National Basketball Team in the FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, which tips off in Honiara on Monday. Speaking to Star Sports, the...
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