About Republic
A republic is a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter", not the private concern or property of the rulers. The primary positions of power within a republic are attained, through democracy, oligarchy, autocracy, or a mix thereof, rather than being unalterably occupied.
Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia
... The reform - which was one of two amendments tied to the referendum over whether to become a Republic - failed...
Charles is King of 15 countries - but for how much longer?
... But for how much longer? Across most Commonwealth realms - those countries in which he is monarch - the debate over whether to move to a Republic is a live issue, albeit to varying degrees...
Iran signals determination to enforce hijab rules
... Protests swept across the Islamic Republic following the death in September of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman detained by morality police in Tehran for allegedly wearing her hijab " improperly"...
Rishi Sunak says UK banks safe as investors remain wary
... In the US, meanwhile, shares in First Republic - another troubled lender - fell 14% in early trading...
Ukraine war: 'Frank' talks as Ukraine pushes Germany for tanks
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Ukraine war: Germany yet to make decision on sending tanks
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Ukraine war: Allies to meet as Kyiv requests tank donations
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Ukraine: European countries to donate more heavy weapons
... Nine countries - the UK, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Czech Republic, Estonia, the Netherlands and Slovakia - promised more support...
