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A man votes at the very last minute, then the ballot is "closed" at a polling station in Noumea for the referendum in New Caledonia, where voters choose between France and independence. The counting and tabulation of the "yes" and "no" ballots begins as soon as the last man finishes. IMAGES
Counting began at the Noumea Town Hall in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, where 32.4% of voters had cast their ballots by midday, a sharp increase on the turnout for the 2022 general election, which stood at 13.06% at midday. IMAGES
People vote in Noumea after the 307 polling stations in New Caledonia, the French Pacific territory, open for a third referendum on independence from France. Independence supporters have decided to boycott the vote, following angry demands to call off the vote because of the Covid pandemic. IMAGES
Residents of Noumea in New Caledonia start to vote in a referendum on independence, with voters expected to reject breaking away from France after almost 170 years despite rising support for the move. IMAGES
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe arrives in New Caledonia, where he will meet with the political leaders following the territory's vote to remain part of France. IMAGES
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