Yesterday in while visiting a small town in the centre of the country. Hes now in a serious, but stable condition in hospital. At a news conference, the slovak Interior Minister described the suspect as a lone wolf who opposed the government. A neighbour and friend of the suspect said he was shocked by what happened. Translation i was very surprised by what he did. | i dont understand how it happened. Something must have clicked. Ive known him for a0 years. He was decent and normal like me. We travelled on a bus just a few days ago, and we were making jokes, no politics. Im completely shocked by what he did. A little earlier, the slovakian president elect, peter pellegrini, gave an update from the hospital where mr fico is being treated. Translation the Prime Minister i is now facing the most difficult l and challenging days, hours, minutes in order to survive, and i hope that everything will work out for the best. I really hope for us all to see his soon recovery and coming to full st
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Welcome to the programme. We begin in beijing, where russias president Vladimir Putin has just landed. Hes set to meet his chinese Counterpart Xijinping later. Its mr putins second trip to china in just over six months, perhaps underlining the importance to moscow of the relationship after the unprecedented sanctions its facing as a result of the war in ukraine. Nonetheless, the Chinese Government seems to be looking forward to the summit. China and russia regarding cover as comprehensive, critical and cooperative partners in the era and relationships have continued to develop healthily with leaders of the two countries maintaining close contacts. Lets assess how close that relationship is. Mr putins trip to beijing is his first outside of russia since he was sworn in for a new six year term as president last week. The two leaders have met on a fairly frequent basis in the last few years and seem to get on quite well. In 2019 mr xi went to russia on a state visit, referring to mr putin
Hello, welcome to the bbc news at one. The labour leader, sir keir starmer, has set out the first steps he would take if his party wins the next General Election. He outlined six pledges, including a Border Security command to tackle the gangs behind small boat crossings, and recruiting 6,500 teachers in england. He said all the promises are fully costed and would be delivered in the first term of a labour government. The conservatives called his speech another relaunch. Our chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman has the details. Sleeves rolled up, adverts at the ready, we may not know when the election is going to be, but the campaign is under way. Higher growth, an nhs back on its feet, secure borders, cheaper bills, safer streets and opportunities for your children. Youre going to hear that list of six from sir keir starmer a lot. Those are what labour are calling their first steps for change coming soon to a billboard in a marginal seat near you. Or through your letterbox. Or