France has colonized the South Pacific islands of Kanaky-New Caledonia for 172 years, but few know about this chapter of French Empire that continues today. As pro-independence protests erupted across the islands last year, France arrested Kanak leader Christian Tein and flew him 17,000 km away from home where he was jailed for over a year without trial. He spoke to AJ about his time in prison. | AJ

France is bringing back military conscription on a volunteer basis. The program will primarily target 18 and 19-year-olds in a bid to bolster the country's defence force. #france #conscription #militaryservice #europe #emmanuelmacron | 7NEWS Sydney