The last time France imposed emergency powers on one of its overseas territories was in 1985, also in the South Pacific island of New Caledonia.
Outgunned and outnumbered Ukrainian soldiers are trying to push back a significant Russian ground offensive.
The ongoing fighting comes as Israel marks its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of attacks beginning at sundown Sunday.
After signs of progress, the outlook is looking bleaker as a main border crossing is closed because Hamas attacked it.
Mr. Netanyahu also announces that the operations of Hamas-friendly Qatari news network, Al Jazeera, would cease immediately in Israel.
Starting the race with odds of 18 to 1, Mystik Dan edges out Forever Young and Sierra Leone for the upset victory.
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