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Daily Bulletin 28.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Merkel: Europe can no longer rely on US and Britain The German chancellor's comments came after contentious meetings with US President Donald Trump at NATO and G7 summit meetings. Trump clashed with America's allies over global warming, mutual defense and trade. Trump blocks progress at G7 summit 'Germans are bad, very bad' Merkel: G7 climate talks with Trump 'very unsatisfying' Some NATO leaders smirk, others support Trump's tough NATO message What US President Donald Trump thinks about Germany Swedish satire 'The Square' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Swedish film "The Square" has been awarded the Cannes Film Festival's top honor, the Palme d'Or. There was also success for German actress Diane Kruger for part in revenge drama "In the Fade." US considering laptop ban on all international flights US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said he was considering banning laptop computers on all international flights in and out of the country. Kelly added there were signs of "a real threat." EU alarmed by US laptop plans Laptop ban comes into effect on some Middle Eastern flights Airlines offer workaround for US laptop ban US considers cabin laptop ban for flights from Europe Trump tells advisers US will scrap Paris accord - media A Washington-based news site reports that US President Trump has told "confidantes" he will quit the landmark climate agreement. The uncertainty over Washington's position riled other leaders at the G7 summit in Italy. Only six G7 leaders agree on climate change Lobbying behind the scenes at UN climate talks? 'The most challenging G7 summit in years' Merkel: G7 climate talks with Trump 'very unsatisfying' Optimism at climate conference, despite US hesitation Investors beg G7 to stick with Paris climate agreement G7 gives Africa the cold shoulder Asia Amid Islamist takeover, death toll soars in besieged Philippine city More than 80 people have been killed since "Islamic State"-linked rebels rampaged through the southern city of Marawi. Military officials have called for "surgical strikes" as tens of thousands flee the besieged city. Fighting intensifies in Marawi Hundreds flee fighting in southern Philippines Duterte declares martial law as Philippine troops clash with gunmen Philippines president returns to tackle attacks, declares military law in south Philippines army battles IS-linked group in southern city Duterte's real motives behind imposing Philippine martial law Philippines military launches airstrikes on Abu Sayyaf Middle East Iran's Supreme Leader calls the Saudi leaders 'idiots' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Saudi Arabia's rulers they face "certain downfall" for their close ties with the US. Iran's pragmatic president instead called for more cooperation to tackle the region's issues. Trump signs massive arms deal with Saudi Arabia Iran says has built third underground missile factory Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei rebukes Saudi Arabia for hajj exclusion Iran President Hassan Rouhani blasts Trump's Saudi summit Trump's policy of isolation against Iran Trump calls for global coalition against terrorism, 'isolation' of Iran Fragmented visions of Middle East prevail on the last day of the Munich Security Conference Iran, world powers officially clinch nuclear deal US to review Iran sanctions relief Bahrain court upholds dissolution of main Shiite opposition group al-Wefaq Iranian protesters storm Saudi embassy in Tehran Saudi execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr sparks outrage Soccer Wolfsburg women's team barred from celebrating German Cup victory The women of VfL Wolfsburg have won both of Germany's major football titles in a single year, but management has stopped them from holding a victory celebration. Why? Because because the men's team is doing poorly. Wolfsburg's fight for survival Borussia Dortmund win German Cup, beating Frankfurt 2-1 Gomez penalty puts Wolfsburg in front in relegation playoff United Kingdom British Airways warns of more delays in London after 'system issue' The UK's flagship carrier has blamed an "IT system issue" for the cancellation of all flights out of London's main airports. Authorities advised travelers not to head to airports as delays continued for a second day. British Airways cancels all flights from London Sports Dumoulin wins Giro d'Italia to claim maiden grand tour victory Dutchman Tom Dumoulin has claimed his first ever grand tour victory by winning the Giro d'Italia, beating Colombia's Nairo Quintana in the final stage time trial in Milan. Dumoulin's compatriot Jos van Emden was second. Fourth time lucky for Dortmund but Frankfurt can take lessons from loss Some say third time's a charm but for Dortmund it took four goes to break the German Cup final curse. Frankfurt are now all too familiar with the pain of final loss but it can help them grow, writes DW's Hecko Flores. Borussia Dortmund win German Cup, beating Frankfurt 2-1 Dortmund and Tuchel drifting further apart after mixed messages Pulisic performance leaves USA drooling French Open: Top seed Angelique Kerber knocked out in first round shock World No. 1 Angelique Kerber has been knocked out the French Open in the first round by Russia's Ekaterina Makarova. The German becomes the first women's no. 1 to lose in the first round of Roland Garros in the Open era. French Open: Kerber knocked out in first round, Murray fights back to avoid upset Germany's Angelique Kerber back to No. 1 Vettel leads Ferrari 1-2 at Monaco to extend lead over Hamilton Sebastian Vettel put some serious distance between himself and Lewis Hamilton in the driver's championship after he beat teammate Kimi Raikkonen to victory in Monaco. Hamilton came in 7th after starting back in 13th. Hamilton recovers from poor start to win Spanish Grand Prix Formula One: Vettel holds off Hamilton for win in Bahrain GP Formula One practice: Vettel sets quickest ever lap at Monaco McLaren's Alonso to skip Monaco GP for Indy 500 Newsletters & Co. Transmedia: The way forward? Join renowned transmedia producer Jeff Gomez and media representatives from across Asia for an intriguing and interactive discussion on new trends that will be changing how audiences around the world understand media. Saving the environment starts with people Meet the Kenyan eco-ambassadors from DW's popular environmental show Eco@Africa. Whether it is waste reduction or innovative ideas, these individuals set an example for how Africa can address its biggest eco-challenges.   © Deutsche Welle 2017