Slovak prime minister still in serious condition as suspect appears in court

Slovak prime minister still in serious condition as suspect appears in court

PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) — Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico ’s condition was stable but serious Saturday as the man accused of trying to assassinate him faced his first court appearance. Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova said two-hour surgery Friday to remove dead tissue from multiple gunshot wounds “contributed to a positive prognosis” for Fico. Defense Minister

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Ukraine’s divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops

Ukraine’s divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city. The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, will make it easier to identify every

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Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest pollution caused by flying

Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest pollution caused by flying

BERLIN (AP) — German authorities closed down Munich airport temporarily on Saturday after six climate activists broke through a security fence and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, officials and local media reported. The activists from the group Last Generation were protesting flying, the most polluting form of transportation, said the German news

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Firefighters tackle massive blaze in Odesa following Russian airstrike | AP News

Firefighters tackle massive blaze in Odesa following Russian airstrike | AP News

One person was killed and eight others were wounded on Friday following Russian airstrikes on Odesa, Ukraine’s National Police said on Telegram. One person was killed and eight others were wounded on Friday following Russian airstrikes on Odesa, Ukraine’s National Police said on Telegram. Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]  

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Israeli military announces recovery of bodies of three hostages from October 7 | AP News

Israeli military announces recovery of bodies of three hostages from October 7 | AP News

The Israeli military said Friday its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack, including German-Israeli Shani Louk. The Israeli military said Friday its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack, including German-Israeli Shani

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