Slovakia PM Robert Fico remains in serious condition but prognosis ‘positive’
Defence minister Robert Kalinak said there may have been a ‘third party’ involved in ‘acting for the benefit of the perpetrator’.
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Democratic Republic of Congo’s army says it foiled coup attempt
The country’s president is yet to comment on the incident.
World News|May 19
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Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig
The haircut took place on Saturday afternoon.
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Man accused of trying to kill Slovakia’s prime minister to remain behind bars
The order to detain the suspect came as Robert Fico was in a serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshot wounds.
World News|May 18
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Max the friendly cat awarded honorary degree by US university
Vermont State University’s Castleton campus is honouring the feline for his friendliness.
World News|May 17
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Plumber accused by BBC of raising millions with fake stories complains to Ofcom
Depher CIC, founded by Burnley plumber James Anderson, went viral in 2019 for helping vulnerable people to access free plumbing.
UK News|May 17
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Slovak prime minister still in serious condition after operation, say officials
Mr Fico, 59, was shot as he was greeting supporters after a government meeting in the former coal mining town of Handlova.
World News|May 17
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Zoo announces birth of tiny tamarin to mark Endangered Species Day
Marwell Zoo is holding competition to name the new arrival.
UK News|May 17
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Plumber who gave services for free accused of raising millions with fake stories
Depher CIC, founded by Burnley plumber James Anderson, went viral in 2019 for helping vulnerable people to access free plumbing.
UK News|May 16
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EU investigates Facebook and Instagram over ‘failure to protect children online’
The European Commission is also looking into Meta’s use of age verification tools to prevent children from accessing Facebook or Instagram.
World News|May 16
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Slovakian prime minister fighting for his life after attempted assassination
Populist leader Robert Fico was shot several times after attending a political event in Handlova, 85 miles from the Slovak capital, Bratislava.
World News|May 15
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Slovakian PM Robert Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot
A TV station reported that the populist prime minister had been shot in the stomach during a trip to Handlova – about 93 miles from Bratislava.
World News|May 15
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Retired Fettes College teacher was lured to his death, killer tells court
Paul McNaughton, who pleaded guilty last year to murdering Peter Coshan, was giving evidence at the trial of Paul Black.
UK News|May 14
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Mother and son jailed after XL bully attack on eight-year-old boy
The child had been at the flats to play with a friend when the attack happened.
UK News|May 14
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Boy, 10, fights for life after being swept into drain in storm-hit Tennessee
The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Centre cited an ‘enhanced risk’ for severe weather from Texas to South Carolina.
World News|May 10
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