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Daily Bulletin 08.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Ex-FBI chief James Comey goes before Senate to testify Former FBI director James Comey has testified before the US Senate Intelligence Committee. The hearing focuses on claims of pressure from President Donald Trump, who fired Comey in a move that shocked even DC insiders. Russia did meddle with the US election, says Comey Comey says Trump lied, defamed him Comey 'leaked' memos to press through a professor friend Comey testimony - Carsten von Nahmen in Washington What you need to know about the five inquiries looking into Donald Trump, James Comey and Russia Trump wanted FBI head to 'lift cloud' of Russia investigation Former FBI chief Comey will testify on Russia probe on June 8 Trump denies urging former FBI chief to drop Flynn inquiry Why the question of how James Comey understood Donald Trump is so crucial Special prosecutor to oversee US probe on alleged election meddling by Russia Germany grants first visa to protect Chechen gays German authorities have approved the first visa for a gay Chechen to take shelter in Germany, following reports that police were torturing gays in the predominantly Muslim republic. Chechen officials denied the claims. Torture centers for gay people in Chechnya Chechen high-level officials complicit in torture of gay men, report claims Putin backs probe into gay torture in Chechnya Chancellor Merkel faces President Putin in tense Sochi press conference Macron talks Syria, LGBT rights, fake news with Putin Migration Germany's Sigmar Gabriel promises millions on surprise visit to Libya The German foreign minister has announced extra aid to improve conditions at refugee camps. He warned of growing instability and urged warring parties to overcome their differences and support the UN-backed government. Is Libya a failed state? AFRICOM: 'Terrorist groups' remain a challenge across Africa What you need to know about the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean Sea Libyan government, rival military commander agree to ease tensions UN envoy: 'Inhumane things are happening in Libya' 'EU should not support Libya in detaining migrants' Libya must release refugees held in detention centers, says UNHCR chief Britain goes to the polls with deep divides apparent As voters cast their ballots, British press have used scare tactics to swing the public mood. While ideological divides are deep, voter turnout may be the biggest challenge. Samira Shackle reports from London. Last push for votes in UK election campaign Separately, May and Corbyn face voters during 'question time' Britain mulls security after London attack UK opposition leader calls on prime minister to quit In Britain, tolerance and the 'acceptance' of extremism British people 'will not want to carry on as before' Opinion: Helpless in the face of terrorism Against terror backdrop, the UK prepares to vote 'Very little about Britain's election coverage is objective' FAQ: The Brexit negotiations UK's Labour shedding traditional voters Corbyn riles Tories over anti-terror policy World Angela Merkel seeks to manage expectations in Argentina, Mexico German Chancellor Angela Merkel began her visit to Argentina with a speech at a synagogue in Buenos Aires. DW's Michaela Küfner described the background to the Latin American trip. Angela Merkel eyes free trade on trip to Latin America Merkel: G7 climate talks with Trump 'very unsatisfying' EU sets up public prosecutor office to crack down on cross-border financial fraud The EU has agreed to set up a public prosecutor's office for cross-border financial crime hitting the EU budget. The office will try to reap back 50 billion euros lost annually through lost sales tax or VAT. Mafia plundering Germany's care homes What does a multi-speed EU mean for central and eastern Europe? EU unveils roadmap to a more unified eurozone Britain owes EU billions due to customs fraud Germany Pensions become new battlefield in German election Angela Merkel's main challenger in September's election, Martin Schulz, has launched a new plan to fight old-age poverty by boosting pensions with tax money. Merkel's CDU will not present a new pension plan at all. Pensioners targeted again for austerity Germany's Social Democrats forced into sudden pre-election reshuffle Germany is not shrinking Race for the Bundestag 2017: How does the German general election work? Almost one million German pensioners still in workforce German issues in a nutshell: Welfare benefits reform 'Hartz IV' Sports French Open Dark horse Stan Wawrinka races towards French Open finishing line All eyes are on Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal in the first semifinal. But experts at Roland Garros firmly believe that this could be Wawrinka's year as he rapidly emerges from the shadow of the top four. French Open: What now for Novak Djokovic after shock quarterfinal loss? French Open: Novak Djokovic falls to Dominic Thiem, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka through French Open: Where the coaches are the real stars of the show Roger Federer beats Wawrinka for fifth Indian Wells tennis title Switzerland's Wawrinka defeats Djokovic at US Open French Open French Open: History-maker Jelena Ostapenko to meet Simona Halep in women's final Unseeded Jelena Ostapenko has reached the final of the French Open following a close-fought victory against Timea Bacsinszky. She will now face Simona Halep, who powered past Karolina Pliskova. French Open: What now for Novak Djokovic after shock quarterfinal loss? Dark horse Stan Wawrinka races towards French Open finishing line Golden State Warriors chasing post-season perfection in NBA Finals The 73-win Golden State Warriors blew their shot at history when they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. How are they coping with that? By not losing a game in the playoffs. Friday, they could achieve playoff perfection. Durant leaving Thunder to join Curry at Golden State LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers clinch NBA Finals Warriors set NBA wins record, Kobe Bryant retires on a high 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. Environment Living Planet: Making waves Oceans cover more than two-thirds of the planet. They are the lifeblood of the earth and crucial to our survival. But human activity is causing the health of our underwater worlds to deteriorate. Can we save our oceans before it's too late? 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