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The moment a 71-year-old man from Levice opened fire at Slovak PM Fico in Handlova was caught on camera. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Hundreds of couples from all over Russia are expected to get hitched in the next few days as part of a Wedding Festival at RussiaExpo in Moscow. RT's Marina Kosareva went to ̶g̶e̶t̶ ̶m̶a̶r̶r̶i̶e̶d̶ check it out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded when multiple shots were fired at him as he greeted the public after a government meeting. RT discusses the latest developments with intendent journalist Luc Rivet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded in the town of Handlova - multiple shots were fired at the politician as he greeted the public after a government meeting. He is now in hospital, awaiting a srugery, his condition is believed to be serious. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Slovak PM Robert Fico was seen at the government meeting in Handlova shortly before he was shot and wounded. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Fico's condition is very serious. He was shot several times in chest, stomach. He is currently being transported to a hospital in Bratislava by helicopter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Slovak media reported the shooting took place at a visiting meeting of the government of the republic was being held. According to preliminary data, Prime Minister Robert Fico was wounded and the attacker was detained. Fico has previously urged Ukraine to accept the referendum results in Crimea and the Donbass regions, while praising President Peter Pellegrini for his anti-Kiev supply stance, calling him a person ’who understands the value of peace.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

On this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez is joined by correspondent Manila Chan to discuss contentious exchanges between Congressman Matt Gaetz and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, focusing on the casual attitude toward military actions and spending. Plus, we’ll dive into Ann Coulter’s resurgence in the news due to her controversial remarks, particularly about Indian American politician Vivek Ramaswamy. Then, lawyer and radio host Steve Gill joins the show to discuss endless US military involvement across the globe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Huge plumes of smoke rose above the Adriatic Sea after a massive fire broke out at a marina in the northwestern town of Medulin, Croatia. 22 boats were destroyed in the blaze. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Thousands of Israelis took part in a march, organized on Independence day by the Orthodox religious Zionist organization 'Nachala Settler Movement' in coordination with a number of other ultranationalist groups. What were they marching for, you ask? Reoccupation of the Gaza Strip. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Putin meets with commanders of Russian military districts

Russian Su-25 fighter jet crew daily routine: rise into the sky, (successfully) strike the enemy, go home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

During another pro-Palestinian protest, Rome's Sapienza University students used red paint to leave blood-resembling handprints near the entrance to the rector's office. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Violent riots broke out in New Caledonia after France adopted a bill aimed at allowing non-indigenous citizens to vote in local elections. The French authorities have now imposed a curfew, closed the airport, and banned all public gatherings in the territory. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russian forces have recaptured the symbolically important village of Rabotino in Zaporozhye Region, the Defense Ministry reported. Besides several more villages were captured in Kharkov Region. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A man was detained at Istanbul Airport when border guards thought he was trying to smuggle 1,500 spider and scorpion samples from Turkey. It turned out the man was a curator at the American Museum of Natural History and had a permit to conduct his research. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Hundreds of Palestinian supporters marched in New York City ahead of the 76th Nakba (mass displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war) anniversary, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

The US has condemned the transparency bill that was approved by Georgian parliament, calling it a clampdown on civil society groups. Some officials in Washington have even threatened to impose sanctions against Tbilisi, apparently forgetting there is a nearly identical law in the US. Doesn’t Washington have to sanction itself too then? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed support for the severe and controversial conscription law in Ukraine. Did he ask Ukrainians what they think about it? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russian Foreign Ministry holds weekly briefing

A Ukrainian strike on Belgorod, Russia that led to an apartment collapse, left 19 civilians dead. RT correspondent Steve Sweeney is at the scene filming the aftermath, where he and his crew had to take cover several times because Ukraine continues to target the civilian area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Vladimir Putin has given an interview to the Chinese Xinhua News Agency ahead of his two-day visit to China later this week, praising efforts by Moscow and Beijing to build a ‘just, multipolar world order.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

As Israel celebrates the 76th anniversary of its national independence, Palestinians experience a time of remembrance and loss. Known as 'The Nakba' (‘catastrophe’), it commemorates the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes and land during the establishment of the State of Israel. RT's Maria Finoshina reports on how Israelis and Palestinians mark this key moment in their history. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

The UN Security Council met again to talk about the 'maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.' Russia's representative pointed out the hypocrisy of Western support for Kiev while Ukraine's military attacks civilians. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China for a two-day state visit. Tune in for RT’s special coverage of the trip May 16-17 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com