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All the sinister clues that point to Thomas Matthew Crooks' motive when he tried to assassinate Donald Trump
One year later and questions are still unanswered as to the motive behind Thomas Matthew Crooks' assassination attempt against President Donald Trump. Crooks was killed by a counter-sniper on July 13, 2024 at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania....

News digest: Fico shooting trial underway
Good – albeit rainy – day from Bratislava, and welcome to your Tuesday edition of Today in Slovakia. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement While umbrellas popped open across Slovakia, all eyes...

The Beginning of the End for Robert Fico?
Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico attends the European Council meeting on June 26, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images.) This article is brought to you by American Purpose, the magazine and community founded by...

How to watch England U21s v Germany U21s on TV tonight for free
England's youngsters face the best German talent in the final of the U21 European Championships this evening. The young Three Lions have clicked into gear as the tournament has progressed, with Lee Carsley's charges now looking in fine form as...

News digest: Huliak loses in court, Šimkovičová loses the crowd
Welcome to Today in Slovakia. Whether you are starting your day, on the move, or just catching up, here is what mattered on Thursday, 3 July. Drama in the bear pit Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...

The 5 medications that could see you JAILED if you take them on holiday this summer – including hay fever pills
IF you're heading abroad this summer, packing some preventative medicines might seem like the sensible thing to do. But be warned, some common drugs, including antihistamines and painkillers, could land you with hefty fines or even jail time in...

Sartorius partners with Sensible Biotechnologies to scale up cell-based mRNA design platform
Sartorius partners with Sensible Biotechnologies to scale up cell-based mRNA design platform July 9, 2025 | Wednesday | News To enable Sensible to expand production from Slovakia to the US, UK, and broader Europe image credit- shutterstock...

Blooming beautifully with ballroom
Wheelchair dancing can be an empowering and liberating experience as Jessica Holtzhousen discovers Dancing duo Jessica Holtzhousen and Kallie Adams participated in an International Para Dance Sport competition in the Netherlands during April. The...

Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers
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WCSO K-9 McCoy retires from active service
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office announced the retirement of K-9 deputy McCoy on Wednesday (July 9). McCoy, a Belgian Malinois, was born on May 24, 2014, in the Slovak Republic. He underwent training in Arkansas before traveling to North...

Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been?
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News digest: While Fico puts on a costly show, Kanye’s festival falls apart
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Welcome to your Friday edition of Today in Slovakia, after yet another hot day across the country. The weather is on the turn – the heat will not last, with...

How Guardian readers got their nicknames – and what they feel about them
Nicknames are dying out, according to the Wall Street Journal, thanks to a fear of causing offence or sounding unprofessional. But they’re not dead yet. We asked readers to tell us theirs, where they came from and how they feel about them. ‘The...

Surprising risks found in popular cinnamon brands across Europe
Think you know what’s in your cinnamon? New research uncovers widespread adulteration and toxic risks, putting consumers’ health and trust on the line. Study: High rate of safety and fraud issues in commercially available cinnamon. Image Credit:...

Greece shuts Acropolis, halts outdoor work as fires and storms strike region
ATHENS: As a punishing heatwave grips Greece for the second time since late June, authorities have ordered a midday work stoppage for all outdoor workers from noon to 5 p.m. to prevent heat-related health risks. In Athens, the iconic Acropolis...

Legend Reborn: 2025 Toyota 4Runner a class leader
LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER, Ark.--Trying to wrap my head around the idea of a $70,000 Toyota 4Runner, I kept returning to this simple observation about the stunningly competent, confident, and upscale Trailhunter trim: it is the Defender that Land...
WORLD EXHIBITION IN JAPAN: Can you imagine setting off for Japan by car?
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, July 1, 2025 -- Seven vehicles carrying a Czechoslovak crew set off from Prague with the venue of the World Exhibition in the Japanese city of Osaka as their final destination. The "ROBOT Prague – Osaka Expedition" was...

France’s migration breakaway
Welcome to the Capitals, by Nicoletta Ionta and Eddy Wax. We welcome feedback and tips here. Sign up here. Donald Trump told NBC on Thursday that the EU and Canada would receive letters with their new tariff rates “today or tomorrow”. Overnight,...

Foreign minister says Russia should be ‘forgiven’ like Nazi Germany
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovakia’s foreign minister is under fire after suggesting that Europe should consider “forgiveness” for Russia once the war in Ukraine ends – comments that...

Weekly global protein digest: Trump administration sues California over egg laws
Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global protein news USDA closes southern border after new screwworm case detected in Mexico USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins late Wednesday ordered an immediate shutdown of livestock trade through all southern...