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Caroline Marks of U.S. and French Polynesian Kauli Vaast win surfing gold in Olympics

Anchorage Daily News - Alaska · August 6, 2024

By Victoria Milko, Associated Press Updated: 18 minutes ago Published: 18 minutes ago Caroline Marks,center, of the United States, is carried to the podium after winning the women's gold medal final of the surfing competition at the 2024 Summer...

Local hero Kauli Vaast wins Olympic surfing gold in French Polynesia

Yahoo Sports - United Kingdom ·

Tahitian Kauli Vaast dominated to claim gold for France in the men's surfing event at Teahupo'o on Monday, leaving Australia's Jack Robinson with silver. Caroline Marks of the United States added Olympic gold to her 2023 world title with a tight...

Our family booked a dreamy beach vacation to Bora Bora. We were so disappointed that we flew somewhere else after 3 days.

Business Insider · July 1, 2025

At first, our family's trip to Bora Bora felt like the ultimate tropical escape — there's nothing quite like relaxing in a beautiful overwater bungalow above crystal-clear water at a resort in French Polynesia. About three days into our vacation,...

OCEANIA/FRENCH POLYNESIA - The Katekita and the fundamental role of the laity for the proclamation of the Gospel in the daily life of the "Church overseas"

Fides · August 5, 2024

Papeete - On Friday 2 August, at 6 p.m. local time, the large church of "Maria No Te Hau" in the heart of Papeete was packed to celebrate one of the most important events in the pastoral life of the archdiocese. "After a month of classes in the...

Former French Polynesia president Flosse steps down after 52 years in politics

RNZ · July 20, 2024

Gaston Flosse (left) and Bruno Sandras, Vice-President of the Amuitahiraa o te Nunaa Maohi party, during a press conference on 16 July, 2024. Photo: Polynésie la 1ere French Polynesia's veteran politician, Gaston Flosse, 93, announced last week he...

Is the world is on the brink of nuclear catastrophe? This expert thinks so

The Sydney Morning Herald · July 5, 2025

Fitz: Lights, camera, Kevin07! MP: Yes, and in parliament, the issues of concern to my Fremantle constituents tended to be the same things I was passionate about: that Australia should be a good global citizen, protect the environment, respect...

The world's 'most remote' island ‘owned’ by UK 336 miles away from nearest neighbour

Daily Express · January 10, 2025

Deep in the Pacific Ocean lies a British Overseas Territory that is one of the world’s remote places, home to just 50 people. Over 3,106 miles from New Zealand and 3,418 miles from South America, the nearest inhabited island is Mangareva of French...

The 10 best luxury cruise lines for elegance and exclusivity

The Points Guy · January 15, 2025

Like fine European hotels or the fanciest boutique properties, the ships of the best luxury cruise lines are designed to appeal to people who seek — and can afford — an elegant style of travel. Champagne flows. You can snack on caviar. Exquisite...

'I went on Disney's new cruise ship in the Caribbean and it's packed with magic'

The Mirror US · January 16, 2025

The Disney Treasure, the latest addition to the Disney Cruise Line's fleet, set sail on its inaugural journey in December 2024, offering a unique blend of adventure and magic. Drawing inspiration from stories of exploration, the ship boasts themed...

Aranui offers a bumper 25 voyages to French Polynesia in 2026

Cruise Passenger · July 22, 2024

If you have always yearned to explore the remote southern Austral Islands and French Polynesia’s stunning southern archipelago, then Aranui 5, will deliver a very different and authentic experience. And you will get a 15 per cent earlybird...

France’s colonial crimes condemned at UN event

AzerNews · October 21, 2024

The 142nd session of the UN Human Rights Committee (HRC) is currently underway at the UN’s Geneva office, Azernews reports. During the session, reports from several countries, including France, on the implementation of the International Covenant...

'I went on Disney's new cruise ship and it was a fairytale in the Caribbean'

Manchester Evening News · January 15, 2025

The Disney Treasure, the newest addition to Disney Cruise Line's fleet, embarked on its maiden voyage in December 2024, offering an unforgettable blend of adventure and enchantment. Inspired by tales of exploration, the ship features unique themed...

Set sail in 2025: Best cruise ships and cruise lines of the year revealed

10Best · January 15, 2025

— Our editors and readers independently select what you see on 10Best. When you buy through a link on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Cruising is among the most popular ways to see the world. Unpack once and take in the sights of...

The British island haunted by years of violence, abuse and rape

The Times ·

Glenda had never told anyone the truth about her upbringing on Pitcairn. She had fled the tiny British island in the South Pacific at the age of 19 in 1973. But in 2001, then 48 and married with children in England, she received a phone call that...

National Geographic Traveller: Santorini among the 25 best cruise islands for 2025

Tornos News · January 13, 2025

Santorini is among the top 25 island cruise destinations in the world for 2025, according to an article published in the January/February 2025 issue of the British edition of National Geographic Traveller. The magazine characterizes Santorini as a...

Threading the eye of the needle: The race to save whales and decrease shipping collisions

Planet Forward - Washington D.C. · January 9, 2025

The harbor in Rurutu, French Polynesia was alive with crashing waves and hurried anticipation. As the boat rocked and we scrambled to put our gear on, the captain shouted, “Go! Go! Go!” I leapt into the crisp, deep water and charged forward,...

Japan’s talks with Pacific islands focus on climate as security issues take back seat

South China Morning Post · July 20, 2024

The 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and representatives from 18 members of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), a regional body that also includes Australia and New Zealand. The other 16...

France declares Covid-19 emergency in New Caledonia

Pacific News Service ·

France has declared a health emergency in New Caledonia after Covid-19 was detected in the community. The state of emergency was decreed by the French prime minister Jean Castex, effective immediately. The decree, which is valid for a month,...

Pacific news in brief for 7 October

RNZ · October 7, 2024

The French High Commission in Papeete, French Polynesia Photo: RNZI/Walter Zweifel French Polynesia - decolonisation French Polynesian delegations are in New York this week to attend the UN's 4th Committee on Decolonisation. The representative of...

Islands are home to one-third of all known plants

Earth.com ·

Plant life is the fundamental fabric of our planet, and it’s astonishing to realize that about one-third of all known plant species have made islands their home. Despite representing a little more than 5% of Earth’s land surface, islands are the...