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
role in gaza. hamas will not be entirely eradicated. there will still be hundreds, if not thousands, of gunmen wandering around. there will have to be some sort of international force. i think we can rule out the un after the sort of anaemic, feckless role that they have played in lebanon, allowing hezbollah to rearm intervention of un security council resolution 1701. i don t think israel would deign to accept the un. let s get a bit of analysis and length if he were we are and what happens next. we can bring in the panel for the first time. leigh ann caldwell, washington post live anchor. tim montgomerie, founder of the political website conservative home. looking to you both. things are coming on the programme. let s start with the us playing a key role clearly. the language from the us seems to be shifting slightly. what is your take? it seems to be shifting slightly. what is your take? is your take? it has shifted slightly- is your take? it has shifted slightly. the
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