France

Just a week ago, French President Emmanuel Macron suggested European companies put a pause on investment in the United States given the uncertainty around the global economy. The Conversation talked to French diplomat Florian Cardinaux to learn more.

Two Hawaiʻi soldiers lost their lives 80 years ago in the Battle of Bruyere. They will be remembered at the American Cemetery at Epinal in France this weekend. The Conversation talked to Charles Djou who has served as Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission for the last two years.

Authorities have placed an Indigenous pro-independence activist from the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia in jail on charges of deadly rioting. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia detained 11 people on Wednesday. Authorities suspect them of having a role in the deadly violence that swept the archipelago last month. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

France's president has suspended controversial voting reforms in New Caledonia. This follows a month of the worst violence in the French Pacific territory in decades. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The Conversation recently talked with Charles Djou, who has headed up the American Battle Monuments Commission for the last two years.

French President Emmanuel Macron flew to New Caledonia after riots left at least six people dead. He met with local officials in an urgent attempt to calm tensions in France's Pacific territory and said French security forces would remain on New Caledonia as long as necessary. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia remains under a state of emergency. That’s a reaction to a week of protests and violence that has killed at least four people. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

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If you enjoyed last year’s "Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" traveling exhibit, you’re in luck. "Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience" opened this week in Honolulu. HPR’s Zoe Dym shares what to expect.