The assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Thursday sparked a public outcry across Europe. The incident occurred in the small town of Gandlova, where a man from the crowd fired multiple shots at Fico before being apprehended by security personnel.
Fico was sent to a major medical center in the town of Banska Bistrica. The operation lasted almost 5 hours and as it turned out, one of the bullets hit a joint and the second one went through the stomach causing severe bleeding. The doctors managed to stabilize his condition and now he is in the intensive care unit.
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The alleged shooter, a 71-year-old man, claimed political motivations for the attack. Fico, a divisive figure in the country, many see him as a strong leader, while others criticize him and accuse him of pro-Russian views. Earlier this year, protests erupted in Slovakia over Fico's attempts to soften penalties for corruption and his decision to end military support to Ukraine. The international community has united in condemning the violence, with calls for a swift and thorough investigation into the incident.
A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday approximately 15 miles west of Ocala, as a pickup truck caused a collision with a bus transporting 53 farm workers. The collision resulted in the death of 8 workers and injuries to 40 others, who were predominantly migrant workers from Mexico in the U.S. on agricultural visas. Local authorities are actively investigating the incident with a focus on a potential criminal aspect.
The Foreign Minister of Mexico has announced that both moral and financial support will be extended to the families of the victims affected by this devastating event.
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The driver of the pickup truck was identified as 41-year-old Bryan Maclean Howard. According to the report, Howard had been smoking marijuana oil through a vape pen the day before the crash. Howard was also utilizing prescription medications including Klonopin, Lyrica, and Clonidine. At the time of his arrest, Howard displayed impaired speech and lacking memory of the events leading up to the crash. Howard has a history of license violations, multiple citations for traffic violations, and has been charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license.He is currently in custody pending further investigation, with a scheduled court appearance set for June 18th.
In a recent incident on Friday, law enforcement officers in northern France successfully thwarted an attempted arson attack on a synagogue by shooting and apprehending a 25-year-old Algerian national who was wanted for violating residency regulations in the country.
On Friday morning, the suspect climbed to the second floor of the synagogue and threw a molotov cocktail after which a fire broke out in the building. No one was injured in the incident.When the police arrived on the scene, the suspect tried to attack the police officer with a long knife, after which the police officer shot the suspect for safety reasons.
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As of today, the authorities have significantly increased control in the synagogue, and appropriate measures have been taken in all institutions in France. The main cause of concern is the tension surrounding the war between Israel and Gaza. Since the beginning of 2024, the number of anti-Semitic acts has increased by 300% compared to last year. France will host the Summer Olympics in two months, so the government is already taking all measures to ensure the safety of all citizens and visitors during the international event.
On Friday, Crimea experienced a significant drone attack launched by the Ukrainian army, resulting in damage to fuel depots, destruction of Russian airplanes, and a fire at an oil refinery. The city of Sevastopol encountered challenges with electricity supply as a consequence of the attack.
The ongoing conflict has escalated in recent weeks, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledging the advancement of the Russian army near Kharkiv. This development prompted Zelensky to postpone foreign trips and meetings with Western leaders, as the Ukrainian army grapples with a shortage of personnel. To address this issue, Zelensky signed a decree allowing prisoners to join the army, thereby bolstering troop numbers.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian army attacks on Russian territory have become more frequent and on a larger scale. Ukraine has repeatedly "successfully" struck Russian military plants and other military facilities. Residents of border towns have been forced to evacuate due to the more frequent attacks.
According to the Ukrainian defense minister, the Russian army is carrying out offensive attacks in the east of Donetsk, Chernihiv Region and the south of Zaporizhzhya Region. In this way, Moscow is trying to distribute the Ukrainian army in different directions and also to deplete Ukrainian resources. Gen. Christopher Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, expressed doubt regarding the Russian army's capacity for a successful offensive in Kharkiv, citing resource and manpower constraints.
A tragic event unfolded on Monday when a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and several high-ranking officials crashed while returning from a diplomatic trip to Azerbaijan. The crash, caused by poor weather conditions, resulted in a hard landing in a mountainous area in northwestern Iran. Due to heavy fog and mountainous terrain, it took several hours for rescuers to find the helicopter crash site. Multiple countries offered assistance in the search and rescue mission.
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President Raisi, known for his strict policies, particularly regarding women's dress code. Raisi won the election in 2021 with a historically low turnout. He has actively supported and supplied weapons to various groups such as Yemen's Houthi rebels and Lebanon's Hezbollah.
The tragic loss of President Raisi has prompted a period of mourning in Iran, with condolences pouring in from leaders around the world. Vice-First President Mokhber has assumed the role of interim president, with new elections scheduled to take place in 50 days to determine Iran's next leader.
The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced plans to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on charges of war crimes. Sinwar is additionally accused of hostage-taking, killings, and violence against prisoners.
This development marks a significant step as it represents the first major case in which the ICC will investigate alleged crimes committed by a close ally of the United States. Previously, the court had also pursued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for his military intervention in Ukraine.
Although both Israel and the U.S. are not members of the ICC, the court has had jurisdiction over the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem since 2015. The upcoming review by the ICC judges will extensively assess Israel's actions in the occupied territories over the last three years, with the final decision expected to be reached after a thorough deliberation process that could span several weeks.
The UK High Court's recent ruling in favor of Julian Assange sets the stage for the WikiLeaks founder to appeal his extradition to the United States. Assange is accused of colluding with US intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning, who provided hundreds of thousands of classified data. As the founder of WikiLeaks, Assange began publishing classified data in 2010.
In March this year, the UK High Court assured the US authorities that extradition can only be approved if the US guarantees that it will not subject Assange to the death penalty. Despite these assurances, Assange, now 52 years old, has spent the past five years in Belmarsh prison in London, where his physical and mental well-being has reportedly deteriorated.
Numerous voices, including independent journalists and organizations like the Committee to Protect Journalists, have called for the US to drop its extradition efforts. If extradited and convicted, Assange could face up to 175 years in prison under an 18-count indictment. Manning, who originally received a 35-year sentence for her involvement, had her sentence commuted by President Obama.
In a tragic incident on the Danube River in Hungary, authorities were alerted to a collision between a boat and a 109-meter cruise ship, resulting in the loss of two lives and leaving six individuals unaccounted for. The collision took place approximately 30 miles north of Budapest, where the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered shortly thereafter. Subsequently, law enforcement located the damaged boat and removed it from the scene. At least 5 other people were in the boat as a result of the collision. A widespread search effort has been launched by police and rescue teams in an attempt to locate the missing individuals. To aid in these efforts, twelve boats and three drones have been deployed, while two rescue divers are also assisting in the search and rescue operation.
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