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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan
     27 December 2025
    China urged the US to "stop the dangerous moves of arming Taiwan" after its multi-billion-dollar sale of weapons last week.
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    Myanmar's first election in five years begins – but experts warn it's a sham
    27 Dec: Five years after the military toppled a democratically elected government and imprisoned its leaders, the country is preparing to hold national elections beginning on December 28.... more
    Former football manager Harry Redknapp wins King George VI Chase with The Jukebox Man
    27 Dec: Harry Redknapp is known for his long career as a football manager, but on Boxing Day his horse The Jukebox Man wins famous jumps race the King George VI Chase in one of the all-time great finishes.... more
    The 'Epstein Files' reveal how Ghislaine Maxwell helped pull young girls into a paedophile's web
    27 Dec: On a park bench outside a Michigan summer camp in mid-1994, it’s believed Jeffrey Epstein began to groom his first known victim.... more
    Today in history, December 27: Benazir Bhutto assasinated at election rally by teenage militant
    27 Dec: During the tense campaign for her third term as prime minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto survived one attempt on her life before she was shot dead by a teenage suicide bomber on December 27, 2007. She helped to build a political dynasty that continues.... more
    Ukraine has marked its fourth Christmas at war under continuing Russian attacks, with nationwide power outages and little optimism that ongoing diplomatic efforts will soon bring an end to the conflict
    26 Dec: Ukraine has marked its fourth Christmas at war under continuing Russian attacks, with nationwide power outages and little optimism that ongoing diplomatic efforts will soon bring an end to the conflict... more
    Harry Brook's on the attack, Cameron Green runs himself out and Josh Tongue cashes in — quick hits from Boxing Day at the MCG
    26 Dec: A record crowd for cricket at the MCG saw another fast-forward day of Ashes action as calamitous run outs and wild Bazball batting took centre stage. Here are the quick hits from the Ashes.... more
    When can you get a refund or exchange under Australian law?
    26 Dec: It can feel awkward asking for a refund or to exchange an item if you’re not sure what you’re entitled to. We’ve broken it down.... more
    Turkish counter-terrorism police have detained more than than 100 suspected members of the Islamic State group, allegedly planning Christmas and New Year's attacks
    26 Dec: Turkish counter-terrorism police have detained more than than 100 suspected members of the Islamic State group, allegedly planning Christmas and New Year's attacks... more
    Today in History, December 26: Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees to start the 'Curse of the Bambino'
    26 Dec: It was the deal that changed the face of baseball for good, and set in motion the most infamous sporting curse of all.... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     19 Dec: Australian curlers Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt miss out on spot at 2026 Winter Olympic Games +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Dec: Two students killed, nine injured in shooting at Brown University — as it happened ++++++++++++++++++++
     17 Dec: FBI releases footage of Brown University shooting suspect +++++++++++++++++++
     29 Nov: About 90 Jetstar flights cancelled due to global recall of Airbus A320 planes ++++++++++++++++++
     21 Dec: Who's named in the Jeffrey Epstein files and who else was he connected to? +++++++++++++++
     30 Nov: Indonesia flood death toll climbs amid cyclone devastation +++++++++++++++
     20 Dec: What time is the Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua fight in Australia and how can you watch it? ++++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      24 Dec: International cricketer becomes the first to take five wickets in one over in a t20 (Stuff.co.nz)
      24 Dec: Can rugby star's stolen caps be found after 40 years? (BBCWorld)
      23 Dec: The nz airport on the rise after return of international flights (Stuff.co.nz)
      23 Dec: Hamilton airport is flying after this year's return of international flights (RadioNZ)
      22 Dec: Concerns over winter olympics skiing snow levels (BBCWorld)
      21 Dec: How israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force (BBCWorld)
      20 Dec: Ros atkins on… the alleged links between the uae and sudan's civil war (BBCWorld)
      19 Dec: Dozens protest outside immigration minister’s office over migrant exploitation (RadioNZ)
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