Slovakia’s leader still in serious condition after being shot five times

Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, remains in serious condition after being shot five times at close range, leaving his nation looking for answers — and very much on edge.

The populist leader was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday and underwent extensive surgery for or “life-threatening” injuries. On Thursday morning, hospital director Miriam Lapunikova described his condition as serious but stable after a five hour operation.