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Daily Bulletin 04.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Tusk calls for 'moderation' ahead of Brexit talks European Council President Donald Tusk has called for "discretion" and "mutual respect" between Britain and the EU ahead of British elections in June. He said deep disagreements could make Bexit talks "impossible." British PM accuses EU officials of 'threats' May: No illusions about Brexit UK's May says EU 'threats' aim to impact election UK parliament dissolves ahead of snap elections When Theresa met Jean-Claude: What really happened at that Brexit meeting? Russia, Iran, Turkey agree on Syria safe zones, opposition cries foul At the Astana ceasefire talks, Russia, Turkey and Iran have agreed to create four safe zones in Syria. The Damascus regime "fully backed" the Russian initiative as opposition delegates walked out in protest. Russia-Turkey relations 'normalized' Putin: Syria no fly zones could cement ceasefire Syria's President Bashar al-Assad: Propped up by Tehran and Moscow From safe zones to terrorism, Trump talks Syria with Putin Prince Philip set to retire from royal duties Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip will permanently stand down from all royal engagements later this year. The announcement comes after a meeting of royal household staff was called overnight. Britain's longest-ever reigning monarch turns 90 'No cause for concern' over Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip after rumors swirl The Queen celebrates her 90th birthday 5 things you probably never would have guessed were presents to Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II misses New Year's Day church service National Front tests out power in Frejus The EU flag has not flown alongside the French tricolor since a National Front mayor took office in the Mediterranean town. There, Le Pen's enthusiastic supporters clash with those who oppose the FN, Barbara Wesel found. Authoritarian mood in Le Pen stronghold Campaigning for Macron French presidential candidate Le Pen pledges to replace euro in two years France's election and the EU Le Pen's 'outsider' politics move to center stage in France After tense debate, France finds Macron more convincing: poll French far-right candidate Le Pen eyes Nicolas Dupont-Aignan for prime minister France faces existential questions ahead of final vote Opinion: Europe lives to fight another day Politics After tense debate, France finds Macron more convincing: poll A poll taken after the presidential debate has suggested the ex-economy minister outperformed his far-right rival. More often than not, policy positions turned to personal insults during the tumultuous encounter. France: Europe's future at stake | Quadriga Le Pen: 'France will be led by a woman: either me or Madame Merkel' France's Macron, Le Pen face off in final TV showdown French presidential candidate Le Pen pledges to replace euro in two years Le Pen's 'outsider' politics move to center stage in France Macron promises to 'transform not reform' France France faces existential questions ahead of final vote Le Pen vs. Macron: Where they stand Melenchon refuses to endorse either candidate in French election run-off On the French election campaign trail in the Le Pen 'laboratory' Study reveals half of young Europeans are skeptical about democracy Just half of Europeans aged 16-26 believe democracy is the best form of government. The figure was revealed in a survey that polled 6,000 young Europeans in seven countries. Le Pen tones down anti-euro rhetoric A peaceful weapon for democracy Pulse: Taking the pulse of youth culture Democracy 'strong enough to deal with fake news' How to deal with democracy in crisis in Southeast Europe Germany Latest scandal puts spotlight on possible extremist views in the Bundeswehr An alleged far-right terror plot continues to rock the German military and pile pressure on the defense minister. Some are asking whether officials looked the other way when confronted with evidence of extremist views. German defense minister probes terrorism scandal The Bundeswehr's image problem - is it overrun with right-wing extremists? German defense minister arrives in France to probe terrorism scandal German defense minister blames 'weak leadership" for recent army scandals German officer-refugee probe shifts to 'hit-list' German soldier arrested for alleged terror plans Germany's von der Leyen seeks to reassert leadership in army terror scandal New Swiss spy found in German tax office The Swiss secret service allegedly planted a spy in the financial administration of North Rhine-Westphalia to find out how they catch tax evaders in Switzerland. The NRW finance minister called it a "spy thriller." UBS clients in Germany visited by tax inspectors Swiss spy arrested in Germany 'watched tax investigators': report Credit Suisse offices searched in tax evasion probe Sports Barcelona's Neymar to stand trial for fraud and corruption Barcelona star Neymar will stand trial for alleged fraud and corruption in the transfer that brought him to Catalonia in 2013. Spanish prosecutors have recommended he is handed a two-year jail sentence. Spanish prosecutors seek two-year prison sentence for Neymar Cohosts Germany aim to 'take step forward' at Ice Hockey World Championship The Ice Hockey World Championship is set to open with games in both Cologne and Paris. Neither of the host nations is among the favorites, but playing at home, Germany may be capable of getting past the opening round. Germany fall to Russia in quarterfinals of World Ice Hockey Championship Canada overpower Finland for second straight world championship gold NHL players won't take part in 2018 Olympics Environment Living Planet: Flying into spring We talk about feathered friends flying in for Migratory Bird Day, the bees that buzz around downtown Toronto, and Greek guerilla gardeners greening up a dusty city. Living Planet: Flying into spring   © Deutsche Welle 2017