Daily Bulletin | 29.05.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 29.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Macron talks Syria, LGBT rights, fake news with Putin French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed his Russian counterpart to Versailles, outside Paris, for their first face-to-face talks. The two leaders tackled some thorny questions. Putin meets Macron: Lisa Louis from Paris 'The most challenging G7 summit in years' Exploring Emmanuel Macron's 'revolution' Merkel: Europe can no longer rely on US and Britain Ukrainian defense minister says Minsk agreement is 'only alternative' for Donbass Merkel tells Poroshenko she wants new talks for Ukraine French and Russian presidents meet in Versailles Chechen high-level officials complicit in torture of gay men, report claims EU stands firms on Crimea sanctions against Russia 'Islamic State' claims responsibility for Paris attacks Paris 'blacks only' feminist fair U-turns, will allow whites Organizers of the black feminist Nyansapo Festival appear to have U-turned after first indicating that only a few events would be "open to all" races. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo had called for the fair to be banned. Paris: Student protests against police brutality Macron's gender balanced cabinet French court upholds FN-founder Jean-Marie Le Pen's fine for anti-Roma remarks French paper's racial poll infuriates Twitter Taking on racism and hate speech in France Germany gains access to detained journalist in Turkey Germany's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Turkey has agreed to grant consular access to detained German journalist Mesale Tolu. Tolu has been in detention under allegations of terrorism since April 30. Deniz Yücel: 100 days behind bars in Turkey German journalist arrested in Turkey Opposition newspaper editor formally arrested in Turkey Turkey arrests two opposition journalists over alleged coup links Jailed German-Turkish journalist Yucel 'only gets a peek at the sky' German lawmakers call off Turkey visit as row escalates Germany Politics How the world reacted to Merkel's pivot to Europe The German chancellor has elicited strong responses across the globe after suggesting Europe could no longer rely on the US and UK. From across the Atlantic to continental Europe, DW examines the reactions. 'Merkel has fostered European cohesion' Angela Merkel warns of rocky future after G7 talks Trump and Europe: Partners or rivals? Merkel: Europe can no longer rely on US and Britain Merkel: G7 climate talks with Trump 'very unsatisfying' Some NATO leaders smirk, others support Trump's tough NATO message US remains at odds with G7 partners over economic protectionist policies FAQ: The Brexit negotiations EU negotiator: 15-month window to negotiate Brexit Reassurances do not prevent priorities from diverging at Munich Security Conference Lavrov calls for 'post-West' world order; dismisses NATO as Cold War relic German, US defense ministers pledge commitment to transatlantic relationship Merkel: No 'eternal guarantee' for United States cooperation with EU Merkel says Britain to get 'fair' treatment in Brexit process France's Macron takes power, now faces challenge of governing Donald Trump slams Angela Merkel's refugee policy Facebook slams proposed German 'anti-hate speech' social media law If German Justice Minister Heiko Maas has his way, platforms like Facebook will face fines for hosting illegal content. In a rare direct statement, Facebook says it should not be tasked with "state responsibilities." Social media and the state German lawmakers debate hate speech curbs German justice minister calls for hefty fines to combat online hate speech Germany to force Facebook, Twitter to delete hate speech What happens to your Facebook account after you die? EU fines Facebook millions over 'misleading' WhatsApp takeover France fines Facebook over 'targeted advertising' World Will Modi's Germany trip give thrust to free trade? Indian PM Narendra Modi is in Germany Monday to pitch India's attractiveness as an investment destination for German business. The EU-India free trade deal will also be on the agenda. India's uneven growth Make in India: Can the country keep its promises? Indian firms do good business in Germany Tax cuts, more spending to boost India recovery after cash crisis Narendra Modi's golden opportunity to reform India India's long struggle to create a common market 'Make in India' policy could increase air pollution woes Modi's 'Make in India' clashes with air force's demands Environment plastic waste Plastic bag bans in Africa: Reality or fantasy? Tunisia and Kenya recently joined the ranks of African countries banning the use of plastic bags - but poor waste management and a mentality of littering make the prospect of a plastic waste-free society unrealistic. #DoingYourBit: Nigeria's carrier bag fashionistas Uganda's straw artists A trash can for the ocean The remote Pacific island awash with our plastic trash Green entrepreneur sets sights on Great Pacific Garbage Patch A caterpillar that eats and digests plastic in record time Sports Mainz to announce Sandro Schwarz as new head coach After the departure of Martin Schmidt, Bundesliga side 1.FSV Mainz 05 are set to announce U23 coach Sandro Schwarz as their new head coach, continuing the club's policy of promoting from within. Bundesliga: Mainz part ways with coach Martin Schmidt Opinion: It's time for Tuchel and Watzke to bury the hachet Bundesliga playoff live: Braunschweig vs. Wolfsburg Wolfsburg won the first leg of the promotion/relegation playoff 1-0. Now the top-tier club need to hold second-division side Braunschweig at bay in the second leg to stay in the Bundesliga. All of the live action here. Braunschweig coach Lieberknecht confident of playoff turnaround Gomez penalty puts Wolfsburg in front in relegation playoff Tiger Woods arrested for driving under the influence Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on Monday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to media reports. Woods has struggled with injury in recent years. Tiger Woods admits he thought he may never play again ahead of comeback Golf: Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery, could be out six months French Open: Defending champions Djokovic, Muguruza make second round Title holders Novak Djokovic and Garbine Muguruza have both advanced to the second round of the French Open. Rafael Nadal also progressed, keeping him on course for a semifinal showdown with Djokovic. French Open: Top seed Angelique Kerber knocked out in first round shock Novak Djokovic splits with coaching team after form slump French Open: Kerber draws Makarova, Nadal could face Djokovic in semis 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