Gervais Ndirakobuca becomes the new prime minister of Burundi, following unanimous approval by the National Assembly. (Reuters)
The parliament of Solomon Islands votes to delay the next general election amid objections by opposition parties, who accuse Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of a "power grab". (Reuters)
Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northeastern Ukraine campaign Governor of Sumy Oblast Dmytro Zhyvytskyi says that Russian forces have shelled a hospital in Velyka Pysarivka, causing an unspecified number of casualties. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) 2022 Ukrainian Kharkiv counteroffensive Ukraine claims to have retaken more than 1,000 square kilometers of territory previously occupied by Russia, within the last week. (BBC News)
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northeastern Ukraine campaign Governor of Sumy Oblast Dmytro Zhyvytskyi says that Russian forces have shelled a hospital in Velyka Pysarivka, causing an unspecified number of casualties. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) 2022 Ukrainian Kharkiv counteroffensive Ukraine claims to have retaken more than 1,000 square kilometers of territory previously occupied by Russia, within the last week. (BBC News)
Northeastern Ukraine campaign Governor of Sumy Oblast Dmytro Zhyvytskyi says that Russian forces have shelled a hospital in Velyka Pysarivka, causing an unspecified number of casualties. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)
Charles Philip Arthur George is proclaimed King of Australia as Charles III by the Governor-General of Australia David Hurley at Government House in Canberra. (ABC News)
Charles Philip Arthur George is proclaimed King of New Zealand as Charles III by the Herald of Arms at the New Zealand Parliament Buildings. (Radio New Zealand)
2022 Swedish general election Swedes head to the polls to elect members of the Riksdag. (DW)
Charles III is proclaimed Lord of Mann by Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer at Government House, Isle of Man. (Manx Radio)
Proclamation of accession of Charles III Charles III is proclaimed Lord of Mann by Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer at Government House, Isle of Man. (Manx Radio)
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne announces his intention to hold a referendum on transitioning the country into a republic. (BBC News)
Reactions to the death of Elizabeth II Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne announces his intention to hold a referendum on transitioning the country into a republic. (BBC News)
More than 30 municipal deputies of Russian cities sign a petition calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin's resignation amid substantial Ukrainian advances in the war. (The Hill)
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev agrees to change the name of Kazakhstan's capital from "Nur-Sultan" back to "Astana". He had previously changed the capital's name in 2019 to honor his predecessor Nursultan Nazarbayev. (The Guardian)
Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan says that 49 soldiers were killed during overnight clashes with Azerbaijan after it shelled villages yesterday and that fighting was ongoing. (Reuters)
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict September 2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan clashes Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan says that 49 soldiers were killed during overnight clashes with Azerbaijan after it shelled villages yesterday and that fighting was ongoing. (Reuters)
September 2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan clashes Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan says that 49 soldiers were killed during overnight clashes with Azerbaijan after it shelled villages yesterday and that fighting was ongoing. (Reuters)
Armenia formally triggers article 4 of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) after accusing Azerbaijan of launching an invasion. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says that "we asked support from CSTO, including military support to restore Armenia's territorial integrity and ensure the withdrawal of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces from the territory of Armenia". (Armenpress)
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict September 2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan clashes Armenia formally triggers article 4 of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) after accusing Azerbaijan of launching an invasion. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says that "we asked support from CSTO, including military support to restore Armenia's territorial integrity and ensure the withdrawal of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces from the territory of Armenia". (Armenpress)
September 2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan clashes Armenia formally triggers article 4 of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) after accusing Azerbaijan of launching an invasion. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says that "we asked support from CSTO, including military support to restore Armenia's territorial integrity and ensure the withdrawal of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces from the territory of Armenia". (Armenpress)
Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization In a major address to the nation, Russian president Vladimir Putin announces a partial mobilization, with the exceptions of students and conscripts. (AP) Lithuania places its rapid reaction force on high alert in response to Russia's mobilization, according to Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas. (LRT) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says that Russia's military mobilization is "dangerous and reckless", and condemns Putin's use of "nuclear rhetoric". (NTV) (Reuters)
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization In a major address to the nation, Russian president Vladimir Putin announces a partial mobilization, with the exceptions of students and conscripts. (AP) Lithuania places its rapid reaction force on high alert in response to Russia's mobilization, according to Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas. (LRT) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says that Russia's military mobilization is "dangerous and reckless", and condemns Putin's use of "nuclear rhetoric". (NTV) (Reuters)
2022 Russian mobilization In a major address to the nation, Russian president Vladimir Putin announces a partial mobilization, with the exceptions of students and conscripts. (AP) Lithuania places its rapid reaction force on high alert in response to Russia's mobilization, according to Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas. (LRT) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says that Russia's military mobilization is "dangerous and reckless", and condemns Putin's use of "nuclear rhetoric". (NTV) (Reuters)
In a major address to the nation, Russian president Vladimir Putin announces a partial mobilization, with the exceptions of students and conscripts. (AP)
Lithuania places its rapid reaction force on high alert in response to Russia's mobilization, according to Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas. (LRT)
2022 Angolan general election Thousands of people protest in Luanda, Angola, accusing incumbent president João Lourenço of electoral fraud in the latest election. (Reuters)
2022 Nauruan parliamentary election Voters in Nauru head to the polls to elect members of parliament. (RNZ)
Thousands of people protest in Luanda, Angola, accusing incumbent president João Lourenço of electoral fraud in the latest election. (Reuters)
Voters in Nauru head to the polls to elect members of parliament. (RNZ)
2022 Italian general election Italians head to the polls to elect members of the Parliament. (AP) Exit polls show that the centre-right coalition led by Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni has won the election with a majority of seats in the Italian Parliament. (BBC News)
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization 2022 anti-war protests in Russia, 2022 North Caucasian protests Mass protests against mobilization take place in Dagestan with protesters clashing with police. (Reuters), (Radio Liberty) The number of people detained in anti-war protests across Russia increases to more than 2,000. (BBC News) Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that Ukraine has received NASAMS air defence systems from the United States. (Reuters)
Exit polls show that the centre-right coalition led by Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni has won the election with a majority of seats in the Italian Parliament. (BBC News)
Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization 2022 anti-war protests in Russia, 2022 North Caucasian protests Mass protests against mobilization take place in Dagestan with protesters clashing with police. (Reuters), (Radio Liberty) The number of people detained in anti-war protests across Russia increases to more than 2,000. (BBC News) Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that Ukraine has received NASAMS air defence systems from the United States. (Reuters)
2022 Cuban Family Code referendum Cubans vote on legalizing same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. The government urges people to vote in favour of legalization while the Catholic Church urges people to vote against legalization. (DW)
Cubans vote on legalizing same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. The government urges people to vote in favour of legalization while the Catholic Church urges people to vote against legalization. (DW)
Italians head to the polls to elect members of the Parliament. (AP)
Mahsa Amini protests The Iranian government announces that security forces have regained control of Oshnavieh, a day after protestors allegedly "took control" of the city. (BBC News)
The Iranian government announces that security forces have regained control of Oshnavieh, a day after protestors allegedly "took control" of the city. (BBC News)
2022 Swiss referendums The Swiss go to the polls to decide four ballot questions. The voters agree to raise the retirement age for women to 65 and to increase the value added tax rates from 7.7% to 8.1%. However, voters rejected the proposal to exempt domestic bonds from taxation and to ban intensive animal farming. (Bloomberg) (Swissinfo)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez tests positive for COVID-19. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez tests positive for COVID-19. (ABC News)
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez tests positive for COVID-19. (ABC News)
The Swiss go to the polls to decide four ballot questions. The voters agree to raise the retirement age for women to 65 and to increase the value added tax rates from 7.7% to 8.1%. However, voters rejected the proposal to exempt domestic bonds from taxation and to ban intensive animal farming. (Bloomberg) (Swissinfo)
