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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    Condoms and contraceptives to become more expensive in China as Beijing accelerates push to lift birth rate
     4 December 2025
    China is ending a decades-long tax exemption on contraceptives to push up its birth rate. Experts say the change could leave women and young people more vulnerable.
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    Here's what is known about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's islands in the Caribbean
    4 Dec: Little St James is commonly referred to "Epstein Island" and according to attorneys for his accusers, the island was the site of many crimes committed against underage girls.... more
    Transgender women will no longer be allowed to join two of the UK's leading groups for women and girls
    4 Dec: Two of the UK's leading groups for women and girls will stop offering membership to trans women in the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling.... more
    Indonesian environmentalists blame rapid forest loss in Sumatra for severity of deadly floods
    4 Dec: Indonesia's government says it will summon eight companies over their suspected role in worsening the scale of floods and landslides that have killed over 700 people. But environmental groups say authorities are hypocritical and partly to blame for the destruction.... more
    Prada buys Versace, taking control of maximalist label that was once its rival
    4 Dec: With Prada buying Versace, one of fashion's biggest rivalries is over — and it will be hoping to bring the fellow Italian fashion house back into style.... more
    New images of Jeffrey Epstein's island released as Ghislaine Maxwell flags bid for freedom
    4 Dec: Democrats say the newly released images provide a "harrowing look" into Jeffrey Epstein's world, as the late sex offender's jailed accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, informs a court she is planning to challenge her imprisonment.... more
    Six people arrested on suspicion of deactivating fire alarms at Hong Kong fire apartment complex
    4 Dec: Authorities are continuing to probe the blaze at the Wang Fuk Court complex, which killed at least 159 people last week.... more
    China halts Japanese cultural events after tensions rise over Taiwan remarks
    4 Dec: Beijing halts more than 20 Japanese cultural events across China as its diplomatic spat with Japan escalates.... more
    Study reveals motivations of deepfake image abuse perpetrators
    4 Dec: Confronting accounts give a rare insight into the minds of perpetrators of deepfake image-based abuse, as part of a landmark study.... more
    Here is what we know about the Russia–Ukraine war peace negotiations
    4 Dec: After a flurry of meetings, Russia's war in Ukraine continues. So where is the peace process at?... more

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     13 Nov: Emails reveal former prince Andrew talked to Jeffrey Epstein long after claiming he cut contact ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     13 Nov: Jeffrey Epstein mentioned Donald Trump in several newly released emails. This is what he said ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Nov: What we know about the ties between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Nov: Epstein email says Andrew had photo taken with accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     15 Nov: Jeffrey Epstein emails show he kept tabs on Donald Trump for years +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     13 Nov: Jeffrey Epstein emails suggest Donald Trump knew about his sexual abuse ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     18 Nov: Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student crackdown +++++++++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      4 Dec: Can’t open excel attachments in outlook? this annoying bug is to blame (PC World)
      3 Dec: New zealand women's rafting team head to malaysia to compete (RadioNZ)
      3 Dec: 'majestic' mt taranaki picture wins international photograph of the year award (RadioNZ)
      3 Dec: Humanforce appoints liam mcneill to drive international growth (ITBrief)
      3 Dec: Football presenter collapses live on tv before international match (Sydney Morning Herald)
      3 Dec: Homestead with ‘6 star’ garden of international significance seeks new custodian (Stuff.co.nz)
      2 Dec: Live: football ferns v matildas - women's international friendly (RadioNZ)
      2 Dec: Football ferns bench retiring captain, new goalkeeper to debut against matildas (Stuff.co.nz)
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