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‘We’re really torn’: New Caledonia turmoil forces French nationals to sail to safety in Australia
Xavier Decramer and his family made a home in Nouméa but the eruption of violence has prompted them to leave ‘…
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Macron to visit New Caledonia to ‘set up mission’ after deadly riots
French leader to leave for archipelago on Tuesday night with intention of restoring ‘calm and order’People in …
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Evacuation flights unable to reach tourists stranded in New Caledonia amid unrest
Hundreds of Australian and New Zealand travellers are stuck in the French Pacific territory where protests and…
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Animals on the run: from a runaway racehorse to an escaped circus elephant – video
So far, 2024 has been a busy year for animal escapes. From a sauntering circus elephant in Montana to huskies …
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Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare to stand down after poor election result
Leader says ‘it’s not been easy’ as he stands aside five years after controversially realigning the country wi…
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Lost luggage leaves New Zealand’s band without instruments for Anzac Day at Gallipoli
Bags went missing in Dubai floods, with embassy staff only able to retrieve one instrument and a handful of dr…
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As Solomon Islands’ election looms, China’s influence on the Pacific country draws scrutiny
The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of the 17 April vot…
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Australia says military collaboration with Japan is not about creating ‘Jaukus’
Australia, UK and US say they want to support regional stability and security but China ‘gravely concerned’Fol…
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Footage shows missing Australian nationals minutes before Taiwan earthquake – video
Rescue efforts are still under way in Taiwan’s Taroko national park to find two missing Australian nationals, …
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Rescuers in Taiwan narrow down search for Australian couple missing on hiking trail after earthquake
CCTV footage shows couple beginning their hike on the mountainous Shakadang trail just 25 minutes before the 7…
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South Korea’s ambassador to Australia resigns after four weeks amid corruption probe
Lee Jong-sup is being investigated over allegations he tried to improperly influence an inquiry into death of …
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Tuvalu accepts security and climate pact, says Australia’s Pacific minister
Deal had been thrown into doubt during election campaign in Tuvalu over sovereignty concernsAustralia and Tuva…
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How two giant pandas loaned to Adelaide zoo tell the story of the ups and downs of China-Australia relations
Giant panda pair Wang Wang and Fu Ni have been on loan from China since 2009 – now their future in Australia h…
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Tuvalu prime minister calls on Australia for sovereignty ‘guarantees’ over treaty
Feleti Teo tells the Guardian Tuvaluans fear last year’s treaty may give Australia too much say over the Pacif…
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Australian woman among two tourists killed in Bali landslide that swept away villa
Wooden villa in Jatiluwih hit by landslide after heavy rain the previous night, official saysTwo tourists, inc…