France has colonized the South Pacific islands of Kanaky-New Caledonia for 172 years, but few know about this chapter of French Empire that continues today. As pro-independence protests erupted across the islands last year, France arrested Kanak leader Christian Tein and flew him 17,000 km away from home where he was jailed for over a year without trial. He spoke to AJ about his time in prison. | AJ

Nathan Lyon's iconic 'Niiiiiiiiice Garry' wicket at the MCG! 🏏🏟️ Happy Birthday to the 🐐, who rudely bagged a wicket on his third ball of the Boxing Day Test in 2016, after fans had organised a stadium-wide 'Nice Garry' chant for that exact delivery! 😄 #9WWOS #Cricket | Wide World of Sports