The death toll from the riots that began broke out after the protests against the bill to change the voting system in France’s overseas territory of New Caledonia increased to 6. In the latest incident, one rioter died as a result of a fire opened at the barricades set up on the roads in Kaala-Gomen.
Noumea Mayor Sonia Lagarde said that the violence decreased after a curfew was imposed between 18.00 and 06.00 local time but the tension continued.
Russian Presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced that President Vladimir Putin signed the draft strategy for the development of the Russian Navy through 2050.
Patrushev stated that the final draft was signed on May 30, following its preparation by the Ministry of Defense and revision by the Maritime Board. The strategy incorporates proposals from various federal institutions and organizations. The initiative was launched after a Kremlin meeting in July 2024.
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