French Polynesia
Coverage of French Polynesia in the Nexus archive.
- French wildfire near Bordeaux contained as 1,500 firefighters battle separate blaze in Provence
A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, which scorched an area four times the size of Paris and forced 224,000 evacuations, was contained but still burning. Meanwhile, a separate blaze in Provence had stabilized but was not yet contained, with 1,500 firefighters deployed to prevent its spread.
- French Polynesia objects to an American seabed mining plan made without its input
French Polynesia plans to challenge an American startup's seabed mining proposal in waters near its borders due to lack of consultation. The U.S. company American Deep Sea Minerals seeks permits to mine international waters surrounded by French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, and Kiribati, prompting concerns about environmental impact and international law. The Trump administration bypassed international regulations to fast-track U.S.-led seabed mining permits, drawing global criticism.
- A Bay Area financial analyst wants a piece of this mineral-rich seabed surrounded by three Pacific nations
An American startup seeks to mine international waters near French Polynesia, Cook Islands, and Kiribati under Trump administration approval, bypassing international law. The Trump administration uses a Carter-era law to permit mining, while the UN negotiates a treaty to govern deep sea mining, facing environmental and Indigenous concerns.
- Photographer bitten by a 'shark or sea lion' during surf competition
A photographer was bitten by a shark or sea lion during the World Surf League's Tahiti Pro surf competition at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. The incident occurred on May 30, 2024, while Indonesia's Rio Waida competed in the event.