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Slovak PM Robert Fico shot and injured

May 16, 2024

Slovakia's prime minister, Robert Fico, remains in hospital in serious condition after being shot four times on Wednesday.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico being transported from a helicopter by medics to the hospital
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone surgery after being shotImage: AFP/Getty Images
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