Violent protests erupted in New Caledonia over a bill changing the voting system. Demonstrators clashed after the bill’s approval, resulting in injuries, arrests, and damage to property. Three deaths were reported, with conflicting accounts of the circumstances. Political leaders called for calm, while pro-independence groups expressed concerns about the bill’s impact on indigenous representation.
Countries in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group have committed over €21 billion in new military aid, British Defense Secretary John Healey announced after a meeting in Brussels co-chaired by Germany and the UK. The UK pledged a record £4.5 billion for 2024, including drones and anti-tank mines. Germany pledged €11 billion through 2029, with plans to deliver air defense systems, tanks, and ammunition. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov thanked allies and stressed the importance of continued support against Russia’s increasing drone attacks.
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