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The World Tonight: Shock in Slovakia as PM is shot

Shock in Slovakia as PM is shot

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Shock in Slovakia as PM is shot

We hear from Slovakia's deputy prime minister after assassination attempt.

An assassination attempt on the prime minister of Slovakia leaves him fighting for his life. We hear from a journalist who witnessed the aftermath of the shooting - and from Slovakia's deputy prime minister - who criticises the government's opponents. 

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As the UK government creates a new offence of "cuckooing" - when criminal gangs take over vulnerable people's homes  - we hear about its impact on one family.

And the acclaimed war photographer Sir Don McCullin reflects on a lifetime in photojournalism.

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