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Russia plans referendums in Ukraine as its invasion continues to flounder

President Putin addresses the nation as criticism grows of plans to hold 'sham' polls in Ukraine.

There's been growing criticism of Russia's intention to hold referendums in 4 occupied parts of Ukraine on whether people there want to join the Russian federation. We go live to Russia to get the view of a politician amid speculation President Putin may announce a wider mobilisation.

Also, we speak to a leading Iranian journalist about continuing protests against the treatment of women after the death in custody of a young woman who was arrested for not wearing the hijab religious headscarf appropriately.

And a 成人快手 investigation reveals the pilot of the plane which crashed killing Argentinian footballer, Emiliano Sala, had concerns about the state of the aircraft.

50 minutes

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  • Wed 21 Sep 2022 06:06GMT