Daily Bulletin | 11.06.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 11.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC Breaking News Politics French President Macron's LREM party set for big parliamentary majority: results Preliminary results have shown French President Emmanuel Macron's political startup well ahead of traditional parties with over 30 percent in the first round of voting. The center-right Republicans have come in second. Macron fields political novices in election Macron's party on course for huge win: poll National Front seeks to exploit poverty in Provence French poll forecasts majority for President Emmanuel Macron's En Marche! Exploring Emmanuel Macron's 'revolution' Time for Macron to get to work News Britain's election aftermath Theresa May: A dead woman walking? Britain's Theresa May is still trying to recruit Northern Ireland backers to stay in power. She's been labeled "a dead woman walking" by ex-treasurer George Osborne. Labour's Jeremy Corbyn predicts fresh elections. May's closest aides resign: DW's Birgit Maass from London Theresa May's Conservatives in disarray, but still in power UK PM Theresa May says will 'reflect' on election, names ministers to stay on in posts German Chancellor Angela Merkel urges swift Brexit talks after UK vote Opinion: Theresa May's devastating miscalculation Politics Is Trump's UK visit on hold over protest fears? The US president reportedly told the British premier that he would not visit the UK until "the British public supports him," reported The Guardian. But Downing Street said there has been no change of plans. Trump 'still welcome' in UK despite London mayor spat Trump's planned UK state visit divides Brits One million sign petition to cancel Trump's state visit to the UK after travel ban Trump and May reaffirm commitment to NATO in White House visit Borders Ukrainians can now enter the European Union visa-free Visa-free short-stay access to the EU has begun for Ukrainians - but only those with biometric passports. Cheering, hundreds entered the EU in what President Poroshenko called a symbolic "final breakaway" from Moscow. Difficult journey awaits Ukraine despite visa-free travel to EU Across the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine EU stands firms on Crimea sanctions against Russia Germany: 'Unacceptable' that Russia accepts separatist Ukraine passports Germany Unscheduled stop for Slovenia-London flight in Germany after suspicious conversation German police have released three British men whose conversation prompted an Easyjet pilot to make an emergency stop in Cologne. After examining their phones, authorities now believe "there was no actual threat." Laptop ban could be costly 'Heroic' passengers tackle threat on flight from Melbourne US holds off on laptop ban on flights from Europe for now Middle East US-backed forces seize parts of Raqqa from 'Islamic State' An alliance of Kurdish and Arab forces have made significant gains in their offensive to liberate the Syrian city. Human rights groups have warned of the challenges presented by 160,000 civilians still living in Raqqa. SDF move into IS stronghold of Raqqa US plan to 'annihilate IS' raises questions over civilian toll, larger strategy US arms Syrian Kurdish militia in fight against 'Islamic State' (IS) Turkey wary as US-backed SDF militia target IS in Raqqa The Middle East's complex Kurdish landscape Civilian casualties surge as anti-'Islamic State' coalition prepares to capture Raqqa Kosovo holds snap election with war crimes court, economy in focus Voting has begun in Kosovo's parliamentary election, called a year early after PM Isa Mustafa lost a confidence vote last month. The next government must deal with tense relations with Serbia and endemic corruption. Kosovo: Dashed Hopes Snap election to follow Kosovo government collapse after no-confidence vote France denies extradition of former Kosovo prime minister Haradinaj German top diplomat Gabriel urges pro-EU reforms on Kosovo trip The Balkans: From Yugoslav wars to an ever-tense peace Kosovo fears for US ties under Trump World Afghan women work to rebuild Kabul's Darul Aman Palace Kabul's Darul Aman Palace was originally built to house Afghanistan's parliament. Men riddled the building with bullets during four decades of war, leaving it in ruins. Now women are putting the palace back together. Quadriga - Afghanistan - No way forward? Ashraf Ghani offers Taliban 'last chance' for peace German Foreign Minister Gabriel calls for peace talks with Taliban Many killed in Kabul funeral blasts Taliban civil servant has role in new Afghan government Opinion: Observe and reflect on Afghanistan Sports Formula One Live: Canadian Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton is on pole position after a scintillating lap in qualifying in Montreal. The Mercedes driver is looking to close the gap on Sebastian Vettel, who leads the F1 standings by 25 points. Follow the race live! La Decima - Rafael Nadal wins record tenth French Open title Rafael Nadal beat Stanislas Wawrinka in straight sets to lift a record tenth French Open title at Roland Garros. The Swiss number one simply couldn't match the Spaniard's power on a hot afternoon in Paris. 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