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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Spain

Aerial firefighters during the extinguishing of the Avión fire on August 25, 2025, in Avión, Ourense (Spain). The last of the forest fires registered in Galicia, started in Avión (Ourense) at 17.09 on Sunday, burns an estimated area of 70 hectares in the parish of Nieva. Currently, there are three active fires in Galicia, all of them in the province of Ourense, which has been at emergency level 2 for almost a fortnight. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janmashtami Festival Celebrations In Ajmer - India

Children dressed as Hindu deities Radha and Krishna during the Janmashtami festival celebrations in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on August 26, 2024. Janmashtami festival that marks Hindu God Krishna's birthday, celebrated on Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of holy month of Bhadrapad (August-September) in Hindu calendar. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sino-American youth cultural exchange program held in N China

STORY: Sino-American youth cultural exchange program held in N China SHOOTING DATE: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: HENGSHUI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students' activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHIESI MATTHEW DWAYNE, Teacher at the UCM 3. various of the U.S. students visiting Hengshui Lake 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WOLFMAN SABRINA FAYE, Student at the UCM STORYLINE: A group of faculty and students from the University of Central Missouri (UCM) in the U.S. touched down at Hengshui University in north China's Hebei Province on Monday. The visitors will participate in a fortnight-long Sino-American youth cultural exchange program. This program will encourage Chinese and American teachers and students to have comprehensive discussions on a range of topics including pedagogical approaches, specialized courses, advancements in scientific research, and institutional accomplishments. While touring the campus of Hengshui University, the American v

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Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Yoko Yamanaka (front 2nd from R) speaks in Cannes, southern France, on May 25, 2024, after her film "Desert of Namibia" featured in the Directors' Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival won a FIPRESCI Prize, an independent award given by the International Federation of Film Critics.

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

Social and cultural diversity on the Anse Vata reef flat. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

The day begins over the bays of Nouméa, marked by this rainbow. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

Law enforcement preparing for intervention. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

RAID intervention vehicle clearing roadblocks. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

Access to the Savexpress remains difficult with burning debris, as seen here under the bridge at the northern entrance of Ducos and Rivière Salée. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

The day begins over the bays of Nouméa, marked by this rainbow. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

Court of First Instance where the immediate appearance of the perpetrators of the acts committed during the riots took place. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

The day begins over the bays of Nouméa, marked by this rainbow. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

Pont des Érudits before the passage of law enforcement to clear and secure access to the Medipole. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM