Fico assassination brings bad memories, UK news catch up, plus latest in Ukraine

https://news.sky.com/story/slovakias-pm-robert-fico-fights-for-life-as-leader-attacks-attempted-assassination-on-democracy-13136921 (https://archive.ph/AumBD)

The assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Fico became one of the main topics in the media around the world:

Financial Times : Several politicians linked the attack to the "severe polarization" in the country. Since returning to the premiership in 2023, Fico has taken controversial political steps, such as dissolving the anti-corruption agency.

Guardian : Fico's return to power has caused unrest inside and outside his country, which critics say has become increasingly turbulent and polarized under his leadership.

Politico : Social division has always plagued Slovakia, with his rise to power society has become highly polarized.

https://m.independent.ie/world-news/europe/netherlands-set-for-right-wing-government-after-geert-wilders-strikes-coalition-deal/a2020159972.html (https://archive.ph/dzlUT)
https://twitter.com/Independent_ie/status/1790808126389674403?t=kTXaa7XAOQDymF5tDZO25Q&s=19 (use to show replies)

https://twitter.com/ArmeniaSputnik/status/1791029524445982769?t=GGKqcYnSfPD-iv26CS7g7w&s=19

https://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-pokes-fun-at-successors-but-praises-rishi-sunak-and-issues-warning-over-populism-in-politics-13137134 (https://archive.ph/5n9IY)
https://news.sky.com/story/rishi-sunak-says-hell-stay-on-as-an-mp-if-he-loses-general-election-13137169 (https://archive.ph/1lZtP)
https://news.sky.com/story/tory-mps-share-despair-at-pms-top-team-over-commons-vote-in-leaked-whatsapps-13135829 (https://archive.ph/0ZzIk)
https://news.sky.com/story/soap-shampoo-and-toothpaste-considered-luxury-items-amid-soaring-poverty-in-uk-gordon-brown-says-13136455 (https://archive.ph/YzGZR)
https://news.sky.com/story/teacher-accused-of-sex-with-two-pupils-made-naked-attempt-to-garner-sympathy-with-baby-bonnet-court-hears-13136540 (https://archive.ph/gJrXV)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/13/david-campanale-christianity-british-politics/ (https://archive.ph/8rLEb)