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Ukraine

Russians flee abroad to avoid mobilisation — and other key stories

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening related to the war in Ukraine this Tuesday.

Switzerland

Swiss voters back raising the female retirement age to 65

The Swiss voted by an extremely narrow margin in a referendum on Sunday to raise the retirement age for women from 64 to 65.

Switzerland

Swiss voters reject move to end factory farming

Voters in Switzerland have rejected a referendum motion that would have put an end to factory farming in the country.

Russia

Ukraine war: Six key developments to know this weekend

Here are some of the latest developments on Russia's war against Ukraine this weekend.

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Ukraine

Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine start voting in 'sham referendums'

Ukraine and its Western allies have rejected the votes as illegitimate and neither free nor fair, saying they will have no binding force.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine.

Russia

Putin declares partial mobilisation to bolster Ukraine war effort

In a speech expected to be aired the night before, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday morning the mobilisation will affect reserves and those who have served in the Russian forces in the past.

Ukraine

'Russia wants to end war' and five other key Ukraine developments

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine.

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Chileans reject new progressive constitution

In Chile's capital of Santiago, horns blared in celebration as groups of people gathered at numerous intersections to celebrate the results. Riot police used water cannon against protesters supporting the new constitution in the streets of Santiago.

SanMarino

San Marino legalises abortion, one year after landmark referendum

Wednesday’s parliamentary vote was the culmination of a referendum last year.

USA

US abortion rights: Kansas votes to preserve abortion protections

In a victory for US abortion rights, voters in the midwestern state rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed state lawmakers to restrict or ban abortion.

Switzerland

Swiss voters have their say on Netflix, Frontex and organ donations

But what did they decide?

Georgia

Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia sets July referendum to join Russia

Russia has exercised effective control over the region since fighting a brief war in 2008, but most of the world still considers it to be part of Georgia.

Georgia

Breakaway region's plans for referendum on joining Russia slammed

The leader of the breakaway region of South Ossetia has suggested integrating into Russia.

Italy

Italy's Constitutional Court rejects referendum on euthanasia

A petition for a referendum on the right to die had collected more than 750,000 signatures last August, well above the threshold required to trigger a vote.

Serbia

Serbia votes in a referendum on possible constitutional changes

The ballot focuses on the changes in the election of judges and prosecutors that authorities say are aimed at boosting their independence in the country where the judiciary is widely seen as corrupt and politically controlled.

France

New Caledonia votes to remain French after pro-independence boycott

The South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia voted to remain French in a referendum on Sunday.

Hungary

Hungary's parliament approves 2022 referendum on LGBT issues

The ruling conservative Fidesz party says the referendum could be held on the same day as next year's national elections.

Switzerland

Swiss voters back COVID-19 pass in bid to tackle rise in infections

62 per cent of Swiss voters backed a controversial COVID certificate in a national referendum on Sunday, official results showed.

My Europe Series

Is Italy set for a vote on decriminalising cannabis?

A petition collected half a million signatures in support of a referendum on decriminalising cannabis. Now Italy's Supreme Court will decide if it can go ahead.