Daily Bulletin | 07.05.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 07.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC Breaking News France Initial projections show centrist Macron victorious in French presidential election Emmanuel Macron is set to become the youngest-ever president of the current Republic, according to initial results. Projections showed the pro-EU candidate resoundingly defeating his nationalist rival Marine Le Pen. Emmanuel Macron: France's youngest president +++ France votes - live updates +++ France to decide: newcomer or nationalist? French choose between an internationalist and a protectionist president France's Macron has campaign emails leaked online one day before election News France +++ Projections: Emmanuel Macron elected youngest-ever president of France - live updates +++ According to early projections, Macron has defeated nationalist rival Marine Le Pen in France's presidential election. The former economy minister is set to be the youngest head of state in the history of the Republic. French voters go to the polls France: Demoralized electorate chooses Macron or Le Pen French presidential election: Hollande promises response to Macron email hack 'Better future': Obama endorses France's Macron ahead of run-off election Le Pen vs. Macron: Where they stand German President Steinmeier mends ties with Israel's Netanyahu after diplomatic spat President Steinmeier has underlined the strength of German-Israeli ties in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Relations between the two countries have suffered due to a spat over an anti-occupation group. Germany and Israel: A frayed relationship? "We defend Israeli democracy" Before Netanyahu talks, Steinmeier vows to back Israel Gabriel defends 'anti-Israel NGO' meetings ahead of Steinmeier trip German President Steinmeier visits Israel after diplomatic spat Merkel meets Israel President Rivlin to mark 50 years of diplomacy Steinmeier: Pragmatic, popular, president Worst border clashes in years: Are Afghanistan and Pakistan at war? Pakistan's military claims it has killed more than 50 Afghan troops along the border. While border clashes between the two countries are not a new occurrence, experts say this time the situation is more "warlike." Kabul declares day of mourning Is Russia betting on the Afghan Taliban? Afghan Taliban take district near northern Kunduz in spring offensive Can warlord Hekmatyar help stabilize Afghanistan? Pakistani and Afghan forces clash at border Angry coal miners attack car of Iranian president The car of the Iranian president has been attacked by an angry crowd as he visited a site where at least 35 miners were killed in a blast. The incident comes ahead of a presidential election in almost two weeks' time. Dozens dead, many more trapped in Iran coal mine explosion TOP STORIES France Macron set to lead France as youngest ever president Emmanuel Macron has won the Elysee Palace at just 39 years of age. That is a record. The clever banker's astonishing career has changed France's political system. Bernd Riegert reports from Paris. The French Choice DW Correspondent Barbara Wesel in Paris on the alleged hacking attack against the Macron campaign Le Pen vs. Macron: Where they stand Brigitte Macron – The woman at his side France's Macron has campaign emails leaked online one day before election France to decide: newcomer or nationalist? Germany Germany Exit polls show victory for Christian Democrats in Schleswig-Holstein Exit polls from German public broadcasters show the SPD, which has been ruling as part of a coalition in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, has suffered losses to Merkel's CDU. The populist AfD was set to enter parliament. CDU wins state election in Schleswig-Holstein - DW talks to Michaela Küfner Schleswig-Holstein: Casting ballots between the North Sea and the Baltic Polls open in Schleswig-Holstein state election German states rebel against federal government over deportations Germany Anger at German AfD's hidden campaign donors As Schleswig-Holstein goes to the polls, the nationalist AfD will again get support from a heavily-funded independent campaign organization. Anti-lobby groups say it's wrong - no one knows where the money's coming from. 10 things you need to know about the AfD AfD's unlikely duo: Alexander Gauland and Alice Weidel AfD's rightward tilt may prove risky Sports FIFA Congress: Bribery cases cast shadow over elections in Bahrain World soccer leaders are gathering in Bahrain ahead of the annual FIFA Congress. Elections of Asian members and possible changes to how World Cups are awarded are on the agenda, but corruption still clouds the air. US officials charge 16 in FIFA investigation FIFA congress: rocked by controversy, but set to go ahead Bundesliga Bundesliga: Freiburg step up the chase for Europe, Mainz and Hamburg in drab draw Freiburg are closing in on their first appearance in the Europa League since 2013/14 after a convincingwin over Schalke. Meanwhile, Hamburg and Mainz remain mired in the relegation battle after a lifeless goalless draw. Bundesliga: Leipzig win big, Dortmund beat Hoffenheim, Darmstadt down Anthony Modeste stars in thriller as Cologne halt Werder Bremen's charge   © Deutsche Welle 2017