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PNG Chief of Defence Force Major-General Mark Goina said investigations are underway into a recent incident in Daru, Western Province following the killing of a local man. PNG Chief of Defence Force Major-General Mark Goina [Photo NBC News] Locals claimed soldiers on border patrol were allegedly involved in the killing and retaliated by attacking the Forward Operating Base in Kiunga. The CDF says a full investigation will reveal the circumstances surrounding the incident. “I have received the preliminary investigations and I’ve directed for a full investigation to be conducted by headquarters PNGDF. It will consist of a full Colonel, a Lieutenant Colonel, a Major, a doctor and a lawyer.” “So we have a good team that can go down there and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure that we cover all the areas, the concerns that have been raised by the public as well as the immediate families and also from within the PNGDF to ensure that the ci...

The famous Italian Lancia brand is set for a relaunch by owners the Stellantis Group after for years having only one model, the supermini-sized Ypsilon, writes Brian Byrne. A new Ypsilon will be based on the Fiat 500 EV, and there will also be a new Delta compact electric model. A new flagship car for the brand is as yet un-named. A statement from the Lancia division of Stellantis says the brand’s cars will have the highest percentage of recycled content of any of the group’s other brands, which include Peugeot, Citroen and Opel as well as former Fiat Chrysler Auto makes. A first concept from the revitalised Lancia will be revealed in April. Lancia hasn’t sold in the UK and Ireland since 1991, when the brand ceased making RHD models..