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France considers reform for New Caledonia

France considers reform for New Caledonia

France's parliament on Thursday rejected a law to grant New Caledonia partial statehood, a reform the government hoped would bring stability to the overseas territory. Here's what to know. - Where is New Caledonia? - New Caledonia, an archipelago that is home to some 270,000 people, lies

Macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'

Macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday Donald Trump's mocking comments about his marriage did not merit a response, calling them "neither elegant nor up to standard". But after days of tensions over US-Israeli strikes on Iran and over NATO, an apparently irritated Macron launched

French President Macron lands in South Korea after Japan visit

French President Macron lands in South Korea after Japan visit

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday after visiting fellow US ally Japan, where he praised Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran war. Macron's two-day itinerary includes a summit with President Lee Jae Myung

'Muted' international response as Senegal enacts same-sex relations law

'Muted' international response as Senegal enacts same-sex relations law

While recent restrictions by a number of African nations on LGBTQ rights have elicited fierce criticism, international reaction has been more tepid as Senegal doubled its penalty for same-sex relations this week. Senegal's president signed the law, which appeared in the country's official gazette out

Court rejects challenge to Montana ballot measure to curb corporate spending in elections

A legal challenge by industry groups to intercept a ballot initiative intended to curb corporate spending in state elections was denied this week by the Montana Supreme Court. In a 7-0 decision, the court denied a petition from a coalition that includes the Montana Mining Association, Montana Chamber of

Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes

Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes

President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that the United States was nearing victory in Iran as he laid out his case more than a month into a war that has sent his approval rating tumbling. In an evening speech from the White House, Trump broke little new ground on how the

US Republicans announce deal to end partial government shutdown

US Republicans announce deal to end partial government shutdown

Republican leaders in the US Congress said Wednesday they had reached a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end a weeks-long partial government shutdown that has brought chaos to airports. The agreement, brokered by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, would restore