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Hundreds arrested in New Caledonia amid state of emergency

Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia's two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed five people, the Pacific Island's top French official said on Thursday morning, adding at least four alleged instigators were under house arrest.

France 24

‘Intolerable’: State of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest spreads

France is sending 1,000 additional security personnel to join 1,700 on the ground in bid to tackle situation.

Al Jazeera

French Prison Van Attack Takes Drug Battle To 'Worrying' New Level

A motorway attack that claimed the lives of two prison officers in France this week marks a new level of violence by the latest generation of drug traffickers, police officers and experts told AFP. On Tuesday, gunmen attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France, killing two…

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International arrest warrant issued in manhunt for escaped French inmate ‘The Fly’

French prime minister vows Mohamed Amra and four gunmen ‘will pay’ after bloody escape that left two guards dead

The Independent UK

France imposes a state of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest continues

People in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia are protesting a reform that would give voting rights to an increasing number of non-Indigenous residents of the archipelago.

WEKU

State of emergency in New Caledonia: Violence hits archipelago’s struggling economy

France has declared a state of emergency in its overseas territory of New Caledonia. Violence over a planned constitutional reform is threatening its already struggling economy. Plus, Boeing may face the criminal prosecution it had avoided back in 2021, with the US Justice Department accusing the planemaker of violating the…

France 24

Convicted Gangster Escapes In Violent Prison Ambush In France

Convicted gangster 'The Fly' escapes during a violent ambush in France, sparking a nationwide manhunt and calls for enhanced security measures.

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Clémence Botino: Exuding Sophistication And Elegance Through Refined Style

Discover how Clémence Botino, Miss France, exuded elegance and sophistication in a grey sweater and brown leather jacket ensemble, showcasing her impeccabl...

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Cannes spotlights Judith Godrèche, icon of France’s #MeToo moment

The Cannes Film Festival kept up its female focus on Wednesday with the pounding, action-packed “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa” and the soft-spoken uprising of French actress Judith Godrèche, who has spearheaded the host country’s long-awaited #MeToo reckoning.

France 24

Will prison van ambush put law and order at heart of EU elections in France?

Opposition has seized upon killings that shine spotlight on two big issues: prisons crisis and violent drug trade

The Guardian - UK

What we know about France’s ‘The Fly’ and his deadly prison van escape

A massive manhunt was under way in France on Wednesday and an Interpol red notice was issued a day after a group of gunmen ambushed a prison van at a motorway toll and freed a notorious gangster known as “The Fly”. Two prison officers were killed in the spectacular escape…

France 24

French prison break: violent scenes are a symptom of authorities’ struggle with organised crime

A manhunt is underway in France after armed men held up a prison van to break out convicted criminal Mohamed Amra, nicknamed “the fly” (La mouche). They killed two offers and injured several more in the process.

The Conversation

France imposes state of emergency, bans TikTok in riot-hit New Caledonia

France deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency Thursday after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded.

France 24

Mathieu van der Poel won't ride Olympic MTB event, puts full focus on road race and Tour de France

Dutchman makes 'logical choice', will target stages and help Jasper Philipsen at the Tour de France

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Two French Prison Guards Killed In Violent Ambush During Transfer

Tragic ambush in France during prisoner transfer leads to manhunt for escaped inmate and assailants. Security measures under scrutiny.

Radio France Internationale

French police hunt killers behind prison van ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

The Guardian - AU

Why is there unrest in New Caledonia? Everything you need to know

Deadly riots spiralled into wider crisis over over constitutional voting changes to increase number of French nationals eligible to vote in Pacific territory

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Prison Convoy Ambushed In Normandy, France: Inmate Freed

A daring escape in Normandy, France leads to tragic loss of two guards. Authorities launch manhunt to capture suspects and escaped prisoner.

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Al Jazeera

France prison van attack: All we know about the ambush and fugitive Amra

Armed men ambushed a prison van to free a prisoner killing two prison guards, triggering a major police manhunt.

International Business Times

French Police Hunt Killers Behind Prison Van Ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

The Guardian - UK

French prison officers killed in ambush named as hunt for gunmen continues

Fabrice Moello, 52, and Arnaud Garcia, 34, died in brazen attack on prison convoy during which a dangerous inmate escaped

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How to watch Euro 2024 live streams from anywhere

Here's how to watch Euro 2024 live streams free online and on TV from anywhere, with Gareth Southgate's England set to take on Luis de la Fuente's Spain at Olympiastadion today.

Al Jazeera

Three killed in riots after France backs New Caledonia vote changes

Two days of rioting rock the Pacific territory after France’s adoption of controversial electoral reforms.

Louder

"It was like a spy movie; I was in a room, this light shining in my face": A true crime story of Roger Glover, a new Rickenbacker, and Smoke On The Water

Roger Glover bought a new bass guitar for the recording of Machine Head, but things did not go according to plan

France 24

France to declare state of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest turns deadly

French President Emmanuel Macron's office on Wednesday said a state of emergency would be declared after at least three people were killed in New Caledonia amid violent protests that erupted over the passage of a constitutional reform that angered pro-independence forces.

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