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French leader to leave for archipelago on Tuesday night with intention of restoring ‘calm and order’People in New Caledonia: how have you been affected by the riots?Why is there unrest in New Caledonia? Everything you need to knowThe French president w…
Hundreds of Australian and New Zealand travellers are stuck in the French Pacific territory where protests and violence are preventing access to the airportHundreds of Australian and New Zealand tourists stranded in New Caledonia amid deadly unrest are…
So far, 2024 has been a busy year for animal escapes. From a sauntering circus elephant in Montana to huskies breaking out of a pet cafe in Shenzhen, here are five times animals went on the runBrass neck: giraffes stroll on to 18th hole during Kenya La…
Leader says ‘it’s not been easy’ as he stands aside five years after controversially realigning the country with China The Solomon Islands prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has announced he will not stand as a candidate when lawmakers vote this week f…
Bags went missing in Dubai floods, with embassy staff only able to retrieve one instrument and a handful of dress uniforms for defence force musiciansAustralia’s and New Zealand’s defence forces are once again coming together at Gallipoli – this time t…
The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of the 17 April voteChina’s rising power in the Pacific explained in 30 secondsChina’s influence in the Pacific is being scrutinised as ally Solomon Islands prep…
Australia, UK and US say they want to support regional stability and security but China ‘gravely concerned’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAukus partners are…
Rescue efforts are still under way in Taiwan’s Taroko national park to find two missing Australian nationals, who have not been seen for six days after a massive earthquake hit the island. CCTV footage shows the couple, who also hold Singaporean passpo…
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 7.2 magnitude earthquake struckRescue efforts are still under way in Taiwan’s Taroko national park to find two missing Australian nationals, w…
Lee Jong-sup is being investigated over allegations he tried to improperly influence an inquiry into death of marine while he was defence ministerSouth Korea’s ambassador to Australia resigned on Friday as questions about his appointment while he is un…
Deal had been thrown into doubt during election campaign in Tuvalu over sovereignty concernsAustralia and Tuvalu will go ahead with a security and climate migration pact, after the latter’s new government agreed not to change the deal, Australia’s Paci…
Giant panda pair Wang Wang and Fu Ni have been on loan from China since 2009 – now their future in Australia hangs in the balance Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThey might be cute and cuddly, but Australia’s on…
Feleti Teo tells the Guardian Tuvaluans fear last year’s treaty may give Australia too much say over the Pacific nation’s securityTuvalu’s new prime minister, Feleti Teo, wants “guarantees” from Canberra that a landmark treaty with Australia will not u…
Wooden villa in Jatiluwih hit by landslide after heavy rain the previous night, official saysTwo tourists, including an Australian woman, have been killed on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after heavy rain triggered a landslide that swept away th…
Adelaide region expected to be worst affected with average temperatures forecast to be up by 10C Southern parts of Australia are expected to suffer a short heatwave starting on Friday and lasting until next Tuesday. The Adelaide region will be worst af…