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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    The US government shutdown has begun. Here's what that means
     2 October 2025
    The US has shut down its government for the first time in more than six years as politicians duel over federal funding. Here's what that means.
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    Global Sumud Flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg intercepted by Israel's military before reaching Gaza
    2 Oct: The activists are expected to be detained then taken to Ashdod, where they will be told to sign deportation orders and flown out of the country.... more
    From pharmaceuticals to kitchen cabinets, Trump's tariff program expands
    2 Oct: Since returning to the White House, the US president has placed tariffs on more than 90 countries and a number of industries. Here are the countries and sectors most impacted by the tariffs from the Trump administration.... more
    Five people pulled alive from site of Indonesia school collapse as rescuers race against time to find others
    2 Oct: Authorities say those rescued alive were able to communicate with rescuers, with another three people killed in the disaster also pulled from the rubble.... more
    Australia posts six-wicket win over New Zealand in opening men's T20I
    1 Oct: The Australian men's team claims a 1-0 series lead after recording a six-wicket win over New Zealand at Tauranga's Bay Oval.... more
    Powerful Philippines earthquake leaves at least 69 people dead
    1 Oct: The quake, which struck the central Cebu province, injured many others and sent residents scrambling out of their homes and into the darkness as the intense shaking cut off power.... more
    US government shutdown begins as politicians remain in funding deadlock with 'the rules radically changing'
    1 Oct: A US government shutdown — the first in more than six years — begins after Congress fails to pass a measure that would have kept federal funds flowing, threatening tens of thousands of jobs.... more
    Ancient rock art in Saudi Arabia hints at how humans repopulated desert at end of last ice age
    1 Oct: Three newly discovered sites filled with art and stone tools have pushed back the date of when humans returned to Arabia after the last ice age.... more
    Fat Bear Week 2025 won by 32 Chunk, who overcame broken jaw to stack on pounds
    1 Oct: A hunky brown bear named 32 Chunk has waddled away with the Fat Bear Week title for 2025.... more
    Napheesa Collier criticises WNBA boss Cathy Engelbert, league leadership after play-offs exit
    1 Oct: WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier goes scorched earth on the league's leadership, criticising a lack of accountability and revealing some alarming comments by commissioner Cathy Engelbert.... more

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