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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    China has reasons beyond the climate to turn into the world's first electrostate
     13 August 2025
    China has put its economic might behind renewable technologies in a desire to stop relying on imported fossil fuels.
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    United Nations-backed investigators allege systemic torture in Myanmar detention facilities by security forces
    13 Aug: The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar said victims were subject to beatings, electric shocks, sexual violence, strangulation and other forms of torture.... more
    Understanding Russia's 'Alaska myth', from claims of a dodgy deal to lyrics in a 90s hit
    13 Aug: You don't have to look far in Russia to find hypotheses as to why Alaska is in the wrong hands. Whether Moscow could ever rule it again depends on who you talk to.... more
    'Violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals': Is crime on the rise in Washington DC?
    13 Aug: Donald Trump has announced a federal takeover of Washington DC's police force, saying the city is "becoming a situation of complete and total lawlessness". But is this true?... more
    Australia spends $500m on Papua New Guinea's Lombrum naval base expansion
    12 Aug: Australian taxpayers have spent around half a billion dollars to fund the expansion of Papua New Guinea's Lombrum naval base — well over double the $175 million price tag originally flagged by the federal government.... more
    Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl
    12 Aug: After a mysterious countdown and plenty of clues, US singer Taylor Swift announces she is releasing a new studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.... more
    Reconnecting with Sri Lanka as an adult
    12 Aug: Last year, I was horrified to realise that I was a tourist in my country of birth. Large swathes of Sri Lanka felt foreign after my father died. So, after an awful few years, I took a timeout from my Melbourne life and mapped out a four-month travel plan.... more
    Donald Trump extends China's 125pc tariff deadline for another 90 days
    12 Aug: The new 90-day pause on sky-high tariffs extends the deal to delay the reintroduction of triple-digit levies.... more
    Woman allegedly sexually harassed by boss in Sydney restaurant speaks after record payout
    12 Aug: A 25-year-old woman is speaking out years after she was allegedly sexually harassed by her boss at a Mexican restaurant, after the Federal Court this month ordered he pay her a record $305,000.... more
    Journalists in Gaza are writing their own obituaries, after Israel brands them 'terrorists'
    12 Aug: Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif predicted his own death, believing he'd been targeted by an IDF smear campaign as a precursor for his assassination. On Monday his premonition came true, when he was killed by Israeli forces alongside four of his Al Jazeera colleagues.... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     15 Aug: The 'aura farming' boy danced for tradition, then the internet turned it into a trend and a trap ++++++++++++++++++++
     25 Aug: Daniil Medvedev booed for minutes at US Open, Alexandra Eala makes Philippines history ++++++++++++++++++
     31 Jul: Why Russia's megathrust earthquake was among biggest ever recorded, but damage was minimal +++++++++++++++++
     31 Jul: Tsunami threats downgraded across South America and the Pacific after Russian earthquake +++++++++++++++++
     06 Aug: Hiroshima bombing survivors call for end to nuclear weapons, as thousands to gather for 80th anniversary +++++++++++++++++
     01 Aug: The Finance Minister is disappointed to see the United States increase its planned tariff on New Zealand +++++++++++++++
     18 Aug: FOI emails raise new questions about government's role in scientific report into Murujuga rock art +++++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      29 Aug: Bbc reveals web of spammers profiting from ai holocaust images (BBCWorld)
      29 Aug: International scam artist with $15,000 in hotel debts sentenced in christchurch (RadioNZ)
      29 Aug: Search for love for a wairarapa snail named ned goes international (Stuff.co.nz)
      29 Aug: Industry leaders mark international women in cyber day with optimism (ITBrief)
      29 Aug: France rugby hero sparks scandal after he was filmed lifting woman’s skirt (Stuff.co.nz)
      28 Aug: New zealand joins international partners in countering china-linked cyber attacks (RadioNZ)
      28 Aug: Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels (ITBrief)
      28 Aug: Israel-gaza: winston peters believes ‘running commentary unhelpful’, christopher luxon voices concern over situation (NewstalkZB)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
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    Law and Order:
    Indonesia's democracy faces 'setback' after police clash with protesters 19:57

    Entertainment:
    Prince Harry is returning to the UK next month to attend the WellChild Awards 19:46

    Entertainment:
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    Business:
    Reserve Bank Chair Neil Quigley has resigned 18:57

    International:
    Zelenskyy says you can't hold an election during a war. Is this true? 18:57

    Entertainment:
    Drake has revealed "one of" his "first kisses" was for the teen drama Degrassi 18:46

    Netball:
    Martina Salmon admits there was little indication during the ANZ Premiership season the extent to which players would depart the Mainland Tactix 18:37

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    Basketball:
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