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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    Name change for viral app Are You Dead, designed for young people living alone
     15 January 2026
    A viral Chinese app named Are You Dead aimed at people living alone has been rebranded to avoid controversy.
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    From inside Iran, a young protester says the people 'are waiting for America to intervene'
    15 Jan: A defiant voice bravely breaks through Iran's internet blackout to detail the horrors she has witnessed and to tell the president of the United States "the people are waiting for America to intervene".... more
    How new passport rules for UK and Ireland dual citizens will work
    15 Jan: Your guide to new UK and Ireland passport rules for dual citizens and general entry changes beginning in February.... more
    SpaceX capsule begins return to Earth from International Space Station with sick astronaut on board
    15 Jan: The Crew Dragon capsule has undocked from the International Space Station carrying four astronauts, one of whom has a "serious medical condition", and is on its way back to Earth.... more
    Trump to write next chapter of US relations with Iran after decades of tensions
    15 Jan: From a CIA-led coup to a hostage crisis and air strikes, here are some of the defining moments in seven decades of relations between the United States and Iran.... more
    Denmark, US fail to agree over Greenland after high-level talks at White House
    15 Jan: The United States and Denmark continue to disagree over the future of Greenland after a meeting at the White House amid ongoing threats from President Donald Trump threatening to seize the semi-autonomous Danish territory for national security reasons.... more
    What is the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal?
    15 Jan: With little fanfare, the White House has announced "phase two" of the Gaza ceasefire has begun — at least, in terms of how it views the situation with the war-ravaged territory.... more
    Ukraine's former PM Yulia Tymoshenko, formerly a rival to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, facing allegations of bribery
    15 Jan: Anti-corruption watchdogs in Ukraine have searched the offices of the country's former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko amid allegations of a major bribery scheme.... more
    At least 22 killed after crane falls on passenger train in Thailand
    14 Jan: A crane used to construct an elevated high-speed railway has fallen onto a moving train travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province, officials say.... more
    Tom Silvagni files application to appeal rape conviction
    14 Jan: Lawyers for convicted rapist Tom Silvagni, the son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni and TV personality Jo Silvagni, have filed an application for leave to appeal.... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     24 Dec: Epstein files email reveal 'A' at 'Balmoral' sought 'inappropriate friends' from Ghislaine Maxwell +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     21 Dec: How a Reddit tip proved vital for uncovering the suspect of the Brown University shooting ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     28 Dec: Ashes 2025: How the internet reacted to England winning the Boxing Day Test in two days ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     01 Jan: Countries adopting 'new year's resolutions' with health, economy and internet laws +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     06 Jan: Venezuela updates: Maduro arrives at Manhattan court, Trump doubles down on oil plans for Venezuela - as it happened ++++++++++++++++
     05 Jan: Australia's Venezuelan diaspora gathers after US captures president Nicolás Maduro in military strike +++++++++++++++
     09 Jan: NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests +++++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      20 Jan: ‘it’s an honour to return’: former skipper back to bolster socceroos coaching staff (Sydney Morning Herald)
      19 Jan: Us believes its power matters more than international law, un chief tells bbc (BBCWorld)
      19 Jan: Alzheimer's finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say (BBCWorld)
      19 Jan: Six60 to play first live gig at te paepae theatre, with new album release show (Stuff.co.nz)
      19 Jan: Fears iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation' (BBCWorld)
      18 Jan: 2026 adelaide international highlights: ugo humbert vs tomas machac (Sydney Morning Herald)
      17 Jan: Andreeva rallies to clinch first set (Sydney Morning Herald)
      17 Jan: Andreeva clinches adelaide title (Sydney Morning Herald)
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     Today's News

    International:
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    Law and Order:
    Auckland Police have seized a dark-coloured Toyota van they believe was used in a shooting in Onehunga on Friday morning 16:17

    Entertainment:
    Sir Idris Elba almost missed out on his knighthood because the consideration letter "got lost in a pile of post" 16:10

    Basketball:
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    National:
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    Environment:
    Concerns over how the already soaked Northland will cope with more localised downpours 15:57

    Entertainment:
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    Rugby League:
    It appears Australian oval ball code flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase is heading back to rugby union 15:27

    Business:
    Fletcher Building's calling time on its construction arm - after a difficult few years 15:17

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