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Putin says election turnout shows Russians support military agenda

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with members of the government via a video link in Moscow, Russia, September 23, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with members of the government via a video link in Moscow, Russia, September 23, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS

Children speak up for themselves at South Korea Parliament

Children play in a fountain to cool off at a public water plaza along the Han River during a heatwave in Seoul, South Korea.
Children play in a fountain to cool off at a public water plaza along the Han River during a heatwave in Seoul, South Korea.

New Zealand Parliament adjourns before November election

A woman walks near 'The Beehive', the executive wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, August 7, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
A woman walks near 'The Beehive', the executive wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, August 7, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Explainer-How does New Zealand's electoral system work and does it favour coalitions?

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters reacts as he walks past members of the media at Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Marty Melville
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters reacts as he walks past members of the media at Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Marty Melville

British PM Andy Burnham seeks resolution to dispute over Diego Garcia base

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives a speech during a reception at no 10 Downing Street, to recognise the contribution of organisations and volunteers who supported communities across Britain this summer, including through the recent heatwaves, wildfires and other emergencies, in London, Britain, September 21, 2026.    Jonathan Brady/Pool via REUTERS
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives a speech during a reception at no 10 Downing Street, to recognise the contribution of organisations and volunteers who supported communities across Britain this summer, including through the recent heatwaves, wildfires and other emergencies, in London, Britain, September 21, 2026.    Jonathan Brady/Pool via REUTERS

Austrian Constitutional Court will rule on headscarf ban next year, it says

A mannequin dressed in a headscarf is on display in a shop in Vienna, Austria, September 7, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner
A mannequin dressed in a headscarf is on display in a shop in Vienna, Austria, September 7, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Church of England bishop resigns after suspension over safeguarding complaint

The Church of England said that a safeguarding complaint concerning Stephen Conway had been referred to the relevant authorities.
The Church of England said that a safeguarding complaint concerning Stephen Conway had been referred to the relevant authorities.

Far-right AfD leads as Merz rues ‘disaster’ in worst state election result in post-war Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses the media following the Berlin state elections on Sept 20, in Berlin, Germany.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses the media following the Berlin state elections on Sept 20, in Berlin, Germany.

Irish PM worried over hostility to politicians after lawmaker assaulted

FILE PHOTO: Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaks to the press on the day of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Laia Ros/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaks to the press on the day of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Laia Ros/File Photo

What is in the EU's planned KIDS Act?

FILE PHOTO: Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens during an interview with Reuters about the bill aimed at banning the use of social networks for those under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in Paris, France, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Ausloos/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens during an interview with Reuters about the bill aimed at banning the use of social networks for those under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in Paris, France, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Ausloos/File Photo

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