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Olympic Torch & Teahupo’o: French Polynesia President Édouard Fritch signed a principle agreement confirming the territory’s planned Paris 2024 surfing venue at Teahupo’o will be part of the Olympic Games Torch Relay, after Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet’s visit reassured local leaders about the Athletes’ Village and staging requirements. Ocean Stewardship & Education: The Polynesian Voyaging Society, led by pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson, joined World Oceans Day events in Tahiti, with President Brotherson naming Thompson the first international ambassador of Tainui Ātea to spotlight ocean protection, cultural preservation, and education. Tourism Push to Australia: Tahiti Tourisme and partners launched a coordinated push to expand Australian services, including new direct flights and trade events like “Tahiti Looks Nice!” aimed at moving beyond the honeymoon market. Culture, History & Memory: A feature marks June 29, 1880, when King Pomare V ceded sovereignty to France, turning Tahiti into a French colony and reshaping French Polynesia’s political future. Fashion Meets Surf—With a Twist: Louis Vuitton’s Pharrell Williams staged a 26-foot wave and “surfer dandy” theme in Paris, while the brand points to French Polynesia coral restoration via Coral Gardeners—sparking debate online. Nuclear Legacy Accountability: A report revisits France’s nuclear testing in Algeria, highlighting how local workers were used at Reggane and In Ekker with limited protection and knowledge of radiation risks.

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