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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    Iceland to hold referendum on joining EU a decade after abandoning membership talks
     26 February 2026
    In 2013, Reykjavik abandoned EU membership talks after four years of negotiations, but rising living costs and the ongoing war in Ukraine have rekindled the island nation's interest in joining the bloc.
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    Australians urged to consider leaving Israel and Lebanon, as diplomats' families offered evacuation from Middle East
    26 Feb: The Australian government is urging Australians to consider leaving Israel and Lebanon, as the prospect of US strikes on Iran puts the region on high alert.... more
    Standout moments from Donald Trump's State of the Union speech
    26 Feb: The president gives the longest State of the Union speech in US history, delivering a 108-minute address to shatter Bill Clinton's 89-minute record.... more
    New image taken by ALMA telescope reveals 'extraordinary' detail of Milky Way's central zone
    26 Feb: A new photo taken by the world's most powerful telescope shows a 6-quadrillion-kilometre span of our galaxy.... more
    President Donald Trump's State of the Union adress in detail
    25 Feb: Standing in front of allies, Olympians and the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump has delivered his annual State of the Union address. Let's take a closer look at it.... more
    What is duty sex and how do you stop having it?
    25 Feb: Obligatory or duty sex is most common in long-term relationships, but can also happen in casual relationships where sex is the basis of the connection.... more
    Cull and swimming ban resume after fatal shark attack in New Caledonia
    25 Feb: New Caledonian authorities ban beach swimming and resume shark culling despite concern from environmental groups, after a wing foiler is killed in an attack.... more
    Australian man Peter Williams given 7 years' jail for selling US trade secrets to Russian broker
    25 Feb: A judge in Washington DC has sentenced Australian man Peter Williams to 87 months in prison for selling sensitive information to a Russian broker.... more
    Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds star Robert Carradine dies at 71
    25 Feb: Robert Carradine — the youngest member of a legendary Hollywood family —  dies, with his loved ones revealing his struggle with bipolar disorder.... more
    Iran signs 'secret' $700m deal for Russian air defence systems, reports say
    25 Feb: Iran has reportedly signed a secret arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles to help boost its air defences.... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     02 Feb: US Deputy Attorney-General says further charges from Epstein files unlikely ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     04 Feb: Sarah Ferguson offered Jeffrey Epstein woman with 'great body' after his release from prison ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages ++++++++++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: When does it start, how to watch and who is competing in which sports ++++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Valentino Guseli gets snowboard big air wildcard, leaps into final at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics ++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg shows plenty of support — quick hits from day six ++++++++++++++
     01 Feb: The Grammys are on Monday morning — here's how to watch and who to look out for ++++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      26 Feb: Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced (BBCWorld)
      26 Feb: Harry and meghan visit refugee camp as part of middle east trip (BBCWorld)
      25 Feb: White ferns v zimbabwe live updates: first twenty20 international from hamilton (NZ Herald)
      25 Feb: White ferns batting in first t20i against zimbabwe as melie kerr takes charge (Stuff.co.nz)
      24 Feb: Phoenix star asks fans to help pay for surgery at ‘cutting edge’ qatar facility (Stuff.co.nz)
      24 Feb: Two measles cases detected, linked to overseas travel (RadioNZ)
      23 Feb: 'it's sad': former samoan tennis star calls out sport's culture of abuse (RadioNZ)
      22 Feb: Australia lose in perry’s milestone game, trophy on the line as healy returns (Sydney Morning Herald)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    David Bowie's daughter has described being forcibly removed from her family home as a teenager and sent to a treatment centre 11:21

    International:
    Iceland to hold referendum on joining EU a decade after abandoning membership talks 11:17

    Living & Travel:
    TikTokers are ‘becoming Chinese’ in a new trend that’s part parody and part politics 11:17

    Accident and Emergency:
    Eight people have been taken to hospital after a crash in central Hawke's Bay this morning 11:07

    Basketball:
    Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell is trying to progress Parker Jackson-Cartwright's basketball ambitions 10:57

    Entertainment:
    Thierry Mabonga has defended John Davidson after the campaigner's use of the N-word during the BAFTAs 10:51

    Law and Order:
    Two women will appear in court today - and a man next month - in relation to a reported shooting in Waikato's Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly 10:47

    National:
    How Peter Mandelson went from US ambassador to arrested over misconduct claims 10:37

    Politics:
    Australians urged to consider leaving Israel and Lebanon, as diplomats' families offered evacuation from Middle East 10:27

    National:
    How Russia is intercepting communications from European satellites 10:27

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