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Controversial referendums are taking place in mostly Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine

Four contested areas of Ukraine have opened polling stations to allow voters to decide whether the territories should become part of Russia.

Referendums in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine have just got underway, with people voting on whether they want to become part of the Russian federation - we look at their legitimacy.

Thirty people have now died in demonstrations in Iran where the country's president has promised to investigate the death in custody of the young woman that sparked the demonstrations.

And Italians go to the polls this Sunday - will Italy get its first female Prime Minister who represents the country's far-right, Brothers of Italy?

50 minutes

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  • Fri 23 Sep 2022 06:06GMT