First, the latest headlines. A man has been charged with the Attempted Murder of the slovak Prime Minister, robert fico. The politician is now able to speak, officials have said, but is still in a very serious condition after being shot several times yesterday. Slovakias Interior Minister described the suspect as a lone wolf who opposed the government. China and russia have put on a display of unity and mutual support during a meeting of their two leaders in beijing. Xijinping and the Vladimir Putin signed a statement that promised to deepen their countries relationship. Trade between china and russia has surged since moscows invasion of ukraine. South africa has asked the United Nations highest court to order an immediate halt to israels Offensive On Rafah in southern gaza. Todays hearing in the hague is part of a case accusing israel of carrying out genocide. Israel has dismissed the allegation as baseless. The European Union has begun a formal investigation into the Social Media Fir