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French President Emmanuel Macron will visit riot-hit New Caledonia officials have said, as tourists are evacuated from the Pacific territory that has suffered more than a week of unrest.

Emmanuel Macron is heading to the Pacific overseas territory after riots claimed the lives of six people and forced hundred to evacuate

French president hoping to ease tensions that have boiled over in the Pacific territory due to proposed voting reforms

A military transport aircraft evacuated trapped tourists from riot-hit New Caledonia Tuesday, the first rescue flight since looting, arson and deadly gunfire enveloped the French Pacific territory eight days ago. Australia and New Zealand are sending an initial batch of planes to Ne ..

French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia, the French Pacific territory that has been gripped by days of deadly unrest and where indigenous people have long sought independence.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit New Caledonia to address concerns over recent riots sparked by electoral reform. The visit aims to initiate reconstruction and dialogue among local leaders. Australia and New Zealand are evacuating tourists as violence disrupts daily life and essential supplies.

Macron held a defence council on the New Caledonia situation at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday

About 270 suspected rioters have been arrested as of Tuesday, and a 6 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew is in effect for the archipelago of about 270,000 people, which is a popular tourist destination with its idyllic beaches and climate.

Multiple schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota closed early Tuesday due to severe storms, with tornado watches in place.

As airports remain closed and New Caledonia civil unrest extends to a seventh day, MFAT explores new ways to bring stranded travellers home.