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Ibex 35 Hits All-Time High In Madrid - Spain

A calendar with the date at the Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid, on December 16, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Ibex 35 started today's session with a fall of 0.23%, which allows it to remain above the psychological level of 17,000 points, standing at 17,002.4 at around 9:00 am. Minutes after the start of the session, the main Spanish market indicator changed course and set a new all-time high at 17,062.7 points, after advancing 0.13%. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ibex 35 Hits All-Time High In Madrid - Spain

Information panels at the Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid, on December 16, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Ibex 35 started today's session with a fall of 0.23%, which allows it to remain above the psychological level of 17,000 points, standing at 17,002.4 at around 9:00 a.m. Minutes after the start of the session, the main Spanish market indicator changed course and set a new all-time high at 17,062.7 points, after advancing 0.13%. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ibex 35 Hits All-Time High In Madrid - Spain

Information panels at the Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid, on December 16, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Ibex 35 started today's session with a fall of 0.23%, which allows it to remain above the psychological level of 17,000 points, standing at 17,002.4 at around 9:00 a.m. Minutes after the start of the session, the main Spanish market indicator changed course and set a new all-time high at 17,062.7 points, after advancing 0.13%. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ibex 35 Hits All-Time High In Madrid - Spain

Information panels at the Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid, on December 16, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Ibex 35 started today's session with a fall of 0.23%, which allows it to remain above the psychological level of 17,000 points, standing at 17,002.4 at around 9:00 a.m. Minutes after the start of the session, the main Spanish market indicator changed course and set a new all-time high at 17,062.7 points, after advancing 0.13%. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ibex 35 Hits All-Time High In Madrid - Spain

Information panels at the Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid, on December 16, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Ibex 35 started today's session with a fall of 0.23%, which allows it to remain above the psychological level of 17,000 points, standing at 17,002.4 at around 9:00 a.m. Minutes after the start of the session, the main Spanish market indicator changed course and set a new all-time high at 17,062.7 points, after advancing 0.13%. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ibex 35 Hits All-Time High In Madrid - Spain

Information panels at the Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid, on December 16, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Ibex 35 started today's session with a fall of 0.23%, which allows it to remain above the psychological level of 17,000 points, standing at 17,002.4 at around 9:00 a.m. Minutes after the start of the session, the main Spanish market indicator changed course and set a new all-time high at 17,062.7 points, after advancing 0.13%. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ibex 35 Hits All-Time High In Madrid - Spain

Information panels at the Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid, on December 16, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Ibex 35 started today's session with a fall of 0.23%, which allows it to remain above the psychological level of 17,000 points, standing at 17,002.4 at around 9:00 a.m. Minutes after the start of the session, the main Spanish market indicator changed course and set a new all-time high at 17,062.7 points, after advancing 0.13%. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ibex 35 Hits All-Time High In Madrid - Spain

Information panels at the Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid, on December 16, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Ibex 35 started today's session with a fall of 0.23%, which allows it to remain above the psychological level of 17,000 points, standing at 17,002.4 at around 9:00 a.m. Minutes after the start of the session, the main Spanish market indicator changed course and set a new all-time high at 17,062.7 points, after advancing 0.13%. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Bercy

FRANCE. PARIS (75). 12TH ARRONDISSEMENT. BERCY DISTRICT. THE PALAIS OMNISPORTS DE PARIS-BERCY, OR POPB, DESIGNED BY ARCHITECTS ANDRAULT-PARAT, PROUVE, AND GUVAN, WAS INAUGURATED IN FEBRUARY 1984. COVERING AN AREA OF 55,000 M?, IT CAN ACCOMMODATE BETWEEN 3,500 AND 17,000 SPECTATORS. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recap: Wildfire Scorches 17,000 Hectares in Aude, Southern France

A wildfire that burned through more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) in Aude, southern France, is now under control. A woman was killed and 13 people, including 11 firefighters, were injured in the blaze, which broke out near the village of Ribaute on August 5, 2025.

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Gold prices surging in Japan

A board at the flagship store of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza area shows retail prices of gold (upper L) topping 17,000 yen (about $120) per gram for the first time on April 22, 2025.

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Gold prices surging in Japan

A board at the flagship store of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza area shows retail prices of gold topping 17,000 yen (about $120) per gram for the first time on April 22, 2025.

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South Korea: Deadly Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations in Southeast

A wildfire began in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province, on March 22. By March 26, the fire had spread eastward to Cheongsong, Yeongyang, and Yeongdeok, burning more than 17,000 hectares, making it the second-largest wildfire in South Korean history. As of March 26, it was reported that 24 people had died, and approximately 27,000 residents had been evacuated.

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UK: Fire Tears Through Power Substation in London, Causing Widespread Outages 5

A large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London Thursday night, March 20, leaving over 17,000 homes across London without power. Around 20 people were evacuated from surrounding properties, according to reports.

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UK: Fire Tears Through Power Substation in London, Causing Widespread Outages 2

A large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London Thursday night, March 20, leaving over 17,000 homes across London without power. Around 20 people were evacuated from surrounding properties, according to reports.

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UK: Heathrow Airport Closed After Power Substation Fire Causes Outage

Heathrow Airport was shut down after a large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London causing widespread power outages on Thursday night, March 20. The fire has left over 17,000 homes across London without power.

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UK: Fire Tears Through Power Substation in London, Causing Widespread Outages 4

A large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London Thursday night, March 20, leaving over 17,000 homes across London without power. Around 20 people were evacuated from surrounding properties, according to reports.

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UK: Fire Tears Through Power Substation in London, Causing Widespread Outages 3

A large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London Thursday night, March 20, leaving over 17,000 homes across London without power. Around 20 people were evacuated from surrounding properties, according to reports.

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UK: Fire Tears Through Power Substation in London, Causing Widespread Outages

A large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London Thursday night, March 20, leaving over 17,000 homes across London without power. Around 20 people were evacuated from surrounding properties, according to reports.

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US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX 5

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving at and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as wildfires have raged across Los Angeles County since Tuesday, January 7. The Palisades Fire has scorched more than 17,000 acres as of Wednesday, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C), flanked by France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (2nd L) and Marie Guevenoux (L), French Minister for Overseas, stands for a minute of silence paying his respects to the victims of deadly clashes during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) meets with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (R), flanked by France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (L), stands for a minute of silence paying his respects to the victims of deadly clashes during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) meets with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) meets with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

(L-R) Remi Bastille, Eric Thiers and Frederic Pottier, members of the mission appointed by the French President to address New Caledonia's situation, attend a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) stands for a minute of silence paying his respects to the victims of deadly clashes during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

New Caledonia's Goverment President Louis Mapou (3rd L) and New Caledonia's Congress President Roch Wamytan (C) attend a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd R), New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

New Caledonia's Goverment President Louis Mapou (2nd L) and New Caledonia's Congress President Roch Wamytan (C) attend a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd R), New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People demonstrate as French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade drives past in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

A road block is pictured in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner's office. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People line-up to buy bread in Magenta district, Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Security forces stand guard outside the French High Commissioner's office as French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People demonstrate as French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade drives past in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Security forces stand guard outside the French High Commissioner's office as French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People demonstrate as French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade drives past in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Security forces stand guard the French High Commissioner's office as French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

A road block is pictured in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner's office. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People demonstrate as French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade drives past in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron walks to speak with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron takes notes, flanked by France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (L), during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron walks to speak with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (R) and Marie Guevenoux (L), French Minister for Overseas, arrive at Noumea , on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron takes notes during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM