Macron Visits Unrest-Stricken New Caledonia Amid Evacuations

French President Emmanuel Macron, during a visit to New Caledonia, announced he will not force through the controversial voting reforms that have sparked deadly riots in the territory. Instead, he urged local leaders to develop an alternative agreement and suggested the possibility of another referendum. Macron's visit aimed to de-escalate the violence, which has resulted in six deaths and significant destruction. He emphasized the need for calm and the removal of barricades to lift the state of emergency and restore peace.