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
Also tonight counting the cost of growing Global Instabilty on the economy. The Chancellorjeremy Hunt warns of higher petrol and Energy Prices because of war in ukraine and israel. Was carriejohnson in charge during covid . The inquiry into the pandemic hears a senior Civil Servant was worried about her influence. And blasting off in search of gold nasas Six Year Mission to an asteroid Called Psyche that may be made of more than just rock. And coming up on bbc news, owen farrell returns to start at fly half for englands world cup quarterfinal against fiji. That means no place for george ford, who did so much to help them get there. Good evening from jerusalem, as the clock ticks down on israels order that more than a Million People living in Northern Gaza should leave their homes and move to the south within 2a hours. The Israeli Defence forces have been massing on the border, ahead of an expected Ground Offensive into gaza in response to last weekends attacks by members of hamas, a gr
Do the job for eight people, you have 96 of your entire conference but eight members can partner with your whole other side. Can partner with your whole otherside. How can partner with your whole other side. How do you govern . As of now, theres no clear candidate to replace him. Republicans are now going home for the week, effectively shutting down the house. They say they may have a candidate by next tuesday with a possible vote next wednesday, but that all remains very fluid. It was all brought on after congressman matt gaetz, of florida, launched the vote to oust the speaker. After some debate, lawmakers voted 216 to 210 vote to remove mccarthy from the leadership position. Gaetz and seven other republicans, joined by all 208 democrats present in the room, voted to remove mccarthy. Our correspondent, gary odonoghue, has more from outside capitol hill. A truly historic moment in the life of this country. Never in the 234 years since the American Constitution was put in place, never
President macron s ruling coalition. These days however some the loudest cheers come not for le pen, but for the partys more youthful president , Jordan Bardella. The paris born leader of the party has become a Household Name in french politics and over a relatively short period of time. His popularity could steer the french far right to its biggest win yet, in a nationwide election. So what is it, that is driving that support . We have sent our correspondent Hugh Schofield to the Cathedral Town of sens, 100 miles south east of paris, to find out. Theyre on a roll and they know it. Today, the National Rally is so far ahead in the french polls that their biggest worry is supporters like these taking a massive victory for granted and not turning out. Thats why the partys president has come to this market town. Selfie hell, of course, but all for the cause. This is the new face of frances far right. Jordan bardella is personable, popular, but above all, very young. And atjust 28, hes lead
Jesse i didnt hear anything, did you . Bret i will watch for you. On this vote, the yeas are 216, the nays are 210. The resolution is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The office of speaker of the house of the United States house of representatives is hereby declared vacant. [gavel] bret quite a day. Good evening, welcome to washington. Im bret baier. Breaking tonight, history in front of our eyes today for the first time in the history of this republic, the speaker of the house has been kicked out of his job. A civil war among House Republicans. The historymaking removal of a speaker, lawmakers taking to the floor this afternoon to either urge colleagues to remove speaker Kevin Mccarthy or retain him. The full house then voted to get rid of mccarthy, the final tally 216 to 2010. Eight republicans sided with 208 democrats and now there is chaos in Republican Leadership about what comes next. Lets find out. Senior Congressional Correspondent chad