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In 1966, Marlon Brando bought a remote Pacific atoll after filming ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’; today, its protected beaches are a major nesting site where 15,614 green turtle hatchlings were recorded in one seasonMarlon Brando bought a Polynesian atoll named Tetiaroa after discovering it while filming Mutiny on the Bounty. More than five decades late...- France wildfire contained after 10 days, but firefighters stay on high alertFrance's largest wildfire near Bordeaux has been controlled after ten days of devastation. Another wildfire in southeastern France remains ...
- Quote of the day by The Godfather's Marlon Brando: 'I had a lot of loneliness. I spent most of my time up in the library reading, entranced by the expressions on their faces. They had unmanaged faces...'Marlon Brando found solace from childhood loneliness in National Geographic, particularly images of Tahiti. He was captivated by the "unman...
- Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendantAustralia's Qantas was forced to divert a flight bound for the United States over a disruptive passenger, with local media reporting the ma...
- China notified France about missile launch in Pacific: French authoritiesChina test-fired a long-range ballistic missile into the Pacific, landing within French Polynesia's exclusive economic zone. The missile ca...
- Catch up with south Pacific rat-catchersI found the rat-catchers on deck, sun-tanned and staring out across the waves, trying to spot seabirds and looking for whales. In the dista...
- French Navy ship makes quiet visit to Colombo coinciding with Modi’s Paris tripIndia and France have outlined plans to stabilise the Indo-Pacific region amid increasing Chinese military presence in the Indian Ocean Reg...
- Australian sailor rescued after months lost on oceanHe spent weeks under the canopy of the badly ruined vessel that kept on floating somehow. An ocean expert has said that Saddock’s survival ...
- Australian 'Cast Away': sailor and dog rescued after 2 months lost at seaAn Australian man and his dog have been rescued after being lost in the Pacific Ocean for two months. Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella were s...
- China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islandsAfter long being a continental power, China in the 21st century has started to follow an ambitious maritime expansion course, seeking to bo...
- In French Polynesia, Emmanuel Macron tackles China's ambitionsFrance is trying to "strike back at obvious Chinese lust" for Pacific resources, said Regnault. He pointed to a French military operation i...
- Japan launches first joint military drill with United States, France"The drill is no doubt a deterrent to China's increasingly aggressive behaviour in the region," Takashi Kawakami, head of the Institute of ...
- Australia opens new Pacific embassies as Chinese influence grows"Australia is committed to continuing to work closely with our Pacific partners for a region that is prosperous and secure," a joint statem...
- Japan to host first joint military drill with United States and FranceThe exercise, running from May 11 to 17, will be the first large-scale exercise in Japan involving ground troops from all three countries, ...
- French nuclear tests infected 'almost entire Polynesian population': ReportOnline investigation site Disclose said it had over two years analysed some 2,000 pages of French military documents declassified in 2013 b...
- Accor appoints Kerrie Hannaford as vice president commercial for Accor India and South AsiaHannaford is currently working as the area director of sales and marketing at Accor New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia leading the sale...
- To-be-mothers with Zika have up to 13 per cent risk of microcephalyPregnant women with Zika during first trimester have a risk of up to 13 per cent that their infant will be born with the microcephaly defec...
- The underwater life: Try snorkelling in Mexico, French Polynesia & BelizeDon a mask, spot rare coral reefs and marine life in crystal-clear shallow waters.
- Four top bosses reveal what luxury means to themThe definition of luxury varies from person-to-person. However, here's what luxury means to these big shots.
- Stay at Tetiaroa, Marlon Brando’s private islandThe eco-friendly luxury resort is a true getaway on a French Polynesia private atoll located 30 miles north of Tahiti.
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