Two more flights carrying Australians leave New Caledonia: Explainer 23rd May

A photo shows a blockage on rue Iékawé of Noumea on May 15, 2024, amid protests linked to a debate on a constitutional bill aimed at enlarging the electorate for upcoming elections of the overseas French territory of New Caledonia. Source: ABACA / MMIIAS/ABACA/PA/AAP Image

Two recent tragedies have prompted Australian society to stay vigilant since yesterday. We will provide you with the latest updates in today's Current Affairs Explainer. At least 300 Australians stranded in riot-stricken New Caledonia, 84 have been evacuated on two Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade flights. In the meantime, Extreme turbulence on a London-bound Singapore Airlines flight has left one man dead and injured dozens more, including eight Australians. Here are more details on these two incidents.

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