There were violent protests against French rule in the semiautonomous Pacific territory last year. The agreement would create ...

France has announced a sweeping agreement granting more autonomy to the South Pacific territory of New Caledonia.

A New Caledonia Kanaky flag draped on Lyon City Hall stairs during a gathering in support of the New Caledonia Kanaky people in Lyon, France, 13 May 2025 (Matthieu Delaty via Getty Images) Published ...