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On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1880, France annexes Tahiti, renaming the independent Kingdom of Tahiti as "Etablissements de français de l'Océanie". In 1922, France grants "one square kilometer" at Vimy Ridge "freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes". In 1936, Eddie Mabo, Australian land rights activist (died 1992) was born. In 1945, Chandrika Kumaratunga, Sri Lankan journalist and politician, 5th President of Sri Lanka was born. In 1957, Terry Wyatt, English physicist and academic was born. In 1962, Amanda Donohoe, English actress was born. In 1976, The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. In 1976, Bret McKenzie, New Zealand comedian, actor, musician, songwriter, and producer was born. In 1986, Frank Wise, Australian politician, 16th Premier of Western Australia (born 1897) passed away. In 1995, Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Australia signs long-awaited Vanuatu security deal

The West Australian

June 29, 2026

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Australia signs long-awaited Vanuatu security deal

Australia will remain the security partner of choice for Vanuatu after the two countries agreed to a bilateral deal.

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