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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is speaking but tired and still in a critical state the day after being shot multiple times, president-elect Peter Pellegrini tells reporters outside the Banska Bystrica hospital. Authorities have charged an alleged gunman with the attempted murder of the 59-year-old leader, saying the shooting was sparked by the election win last month of a Fico ally. SOUNDBITE
Seventy children were still missing following a blaze that destroyed a school dormitory in central Kenya and killed at least 17 young pupils, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says in a statement in Endarasha where the tragedy took place overnight. SOUNDBITE
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomes Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, while several dozen pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in front of the Palazzo against Herzog's visit. IMAGES
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer returns from Buckingham Palace, saying he has has officially been asked to form the new government "of this great nation", following his party's landslide victory in the general election. SOUNDBITE
French President Emmanuel Macron meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the G7 summit in southern Italy. G7 leaders have reached an agreement on a new $50-billion loan for Ukraine, using the profits from frozen Russian assets. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.