Daily Bulletin | 18.06.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 18.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC Breaking News French President Emmanuel Macron's LREM party wins majority in parliament President Macron's LREM party has won a landslide victory in the French parliamentary election that saw much lower than expected voter turnout. The majority in parliament will enable Macron to push through reforms. Macron hopes popularity will translate into reforms Macron expected to win big as France's election marathon enters final stretch Can France liberalize pensions and labor under Macron? Survey confirms Macron parliamentary poll lead Emmanuel Macron's storming of the Bastille News London Mayor Sadiq Khan says 'mistakes and neglect' led to Grenfell Tower blaze London Mayor Sadiq Khan called the Grenfell Tower disaster a "preventable accident" that was due in part to political neglect. The UK government has vowed to do all it can to help those left homeless by the blaze. London mayor: 'Across the country, people are worried whether their tower block is safe' A shrine for those grieving the missing and dead of Grenfell Tower: DW's Dana Regev from London Fire sparks harsh backlash among Londoners Queen Elizabeth addresses a grieving city London fire: dwindling hope for survivors London fire: 58 confirmed or presumed dead after Grenfell Tower disaster Grief turns to anger as protesters march over London tower fire response Opinion: Theresa May's devastating miscalculation London police: Grenfell tower fire death toll reaches 30 Angela Merkel honors Helmut Kohl, calls him a 'great German' German Chancellor Angela Merkel has honored her former mentor, the late Helmut Kohl, in a book of the condolences for the former chancellor. The European Union is also planning a special commemoration. Germany mourns loss of Helmut Kohl Helmut Kohl, German patriot and European 'Cultural sovereign' Helmut Kohl built an unlikely legacy Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies, aged 87 World leaders mourn loss of Helmut Kohl Opinion: Helmut Kohl, a great statesman Transfer of German troops from Incirlik to Jordan to start in July German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has told German media that Bundeswehr troops will begin pulling out from a Turkish air base in July. The move comes amid strained relations between the two NATO allies. German military to leave Turkish air base Jordan: A reliable host for Germany's Bundeswehr? German troops at Incirlik, Turkey 'ready for a transfer' Opinion: Get out of Incirlik! German Foreign Minister Gabriel heads to Turkey to improve ties Taking German troops out of Incirlik: The least preferred option for NATO Romania's ruling party seeks no-confidence vote to oust its own government Romania's Social Democratic Party has submitted a no-confidence vote against Sorin Grindeanu, their own prime minister. Grindeanu, who is accused of failing to fulfill the party's policies, has refused to step down. Massive pro-EU demonstration in Romania Romanians get referendum on corruption amid protests @dwnews - Social media embraces 'Romanian spring' protests Romania PM refuses to resign after party withdraws support Romania: Protesters form EU flag at anti-government rally Romanian left return to power in triumphant comeback Socialists repeal corruption decree in Romania Pakistan thrash India in cricket Champions Trophy victory Pakistan's cricket team has easily beaten defending champions India in the Champions Trophy, winning by 180 runs at The Oval in London. It is the first time Pakistan has won the tournament. Germany: Now that's cricket Are international sports returning to Pakistan? Pakistan cricketer Amir seeks redemption on Lord's comeback At Le Mans 24 Hours in France Porsche takes advantage of Toyota woes Porsche won the 19th 24 Hours of Le Mans race as Toyota's hopes of claiming a maiden win in the event went up in smoke. Timo Bernhard steered the German carmaker to the win. The 24 hour race at the Nürburgring Spanish F1 driver Alonso cleared to race in Indianapolis 500 Dramatic end to Le Mans 24 Hours gives Porsche victory Hülkenberg leads Porsche to Le Mans win World Dozens killed in Portugal forest fire A wildfire has swept across a highway in central Portugal, killing dozens, with many of the victims trapped in their cars. The government has declared three days of national mourning as the death toll climbed to 62. Portugal forest fire claims scores of lives Deadly wildfires rage out of control in Portugal Global warming is increasing forest fire risk in the Alps EU sends firefighting planes to Madeira Mood in Germany, EU relaxed as Brexit talks begin While Britain is in turmoil, calm prevails among Europeans as Brexit negotiations kick off. EU supporters think they hold the better cards and are talking tough, while keeping a door open for Britain to change its tune. British government in crisis as Brexit talks loom Hard or soft: How will the UK take its Brexit? Brexit talks to start as scheduled as Theresa May seeks to cement DUP deal Opinion: Theresa May's devastating miscalculation UK election results cast cloud over Brexit talks Britain goes to the polls with deep divides apparent Germany NSU victims' families sue German government over investigation errors The families of two men murdered by a neo-Nazi group are suing for damages due to mistakes made in the probe. The families have argued that authorities could have arrested the trio earlier, preventing further murders. NSU: Zschäpe defense puts awkward expert on the stand Opinion: Loyal to the end Racist motives suspected behind defacement of NSU victims' memorial Sports Confederations Cup: Late Moreno header earns Mexico draw with Portugal Hector Moreno's stoppage time header earned Mexico a draw in their tournament opener against Portugal. The European champions led twice but Mexico fought back in an entertaining game in Kazan. Chile prepare for Confederations Cup clash with Cameroon Media report: Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Spain following tax accusations '60 minute matches' to be considered in radical rules shake-up Cutting the length of games to 60 minutes is among a crop of proposals up for discussion by football's law-making body. Its technical director David Elleray, the former English referee, is behind the 'quiet revolution'. FIFA approve testing of video technology 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