New Caledonia protestor killed by policeman after Macron visit

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A French policeman has killed a protester in France’s Pacific territory of New Caledonia. Seven people have now died in a week of violence sparked by controversial voting reforms.Prosecutor Yves Dupas, in New Caledonia’s capital Nouméa, said the officer came under attack from demonstrators and fired his weapon on Friday. The death comes a day after a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron who said he would seek a new political agreement on the reforms.The officer, who is now in custody, used his gun as he and a colleague were attacked by about 15 people, Mr Dupas said.The protester…



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