- Reuters
New Caledonia independence party says Macron needs to do more to defuse tension
New Caledonia's pro-independence political party has told French President Emmanuel Macron it can't persuade protesters to remove roadblocks across the French Pacific territory because activists aren't convinced Macron will drop a contentious electoral reform. At least seven people have died in protests against the constitutional amendment that would expand New Caledonia's electorate to include recent French arrivals. The letter from the Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS), which met to discuss how to defuse tensions a week after Macron's lightning visit, was sent as protester road blocks continue to impede travel and armoured vehicles arrived from France.
- AFP
Japan's emperor and empress to pay three-day state visit to UK
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Britain at the end of June, spending three days as guests of King Charles III, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday.On June 25, a state banquet will be given by the king at Buckingham Palace in honour of the emperor and empress, with speeches made by the two male monarchs.
- PA Media: Sport
French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals
In the women’s draw Aryna Sabalenka cruised through again and will face 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva next.
