Slovakia's prime minister undergoing surgery after being shot

Slovakia's prime minister is in a life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times in a suspected assassination attempt.

Robert Fico has been taken to hospital in what has been described as a crucial few hours for the Slovak leader.

The shooting happened outside the House of Culture in the town of Handlova, where Mr Fico had been meeting supporters.

A suspect, reported to be in his 70s, was detained at the scene.

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