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Daily Bulletin 19.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC World Paris' Champs Elysees evacuated following 'deliberate attack' Police have evacuated the iconic Champs Elysees after a man deliberately drove into a Gendarmerie van. The man was armed and his car was laden with explosives. Paris police shoot would-be attacker outside Notre Dame Suspected terrorist strikes Paris days before French presidential election French President Macron creates counterterrorism unit Amid evolving threats, Europol strengthens fight against terrorism Is the Trump administration poised to take on a new role in the Ukraine conflict? Reports that Donald Trump will receive Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko ahead of his first meeting with Vladimir Putin are causing a sensation in Kyiv. Could the move signal a new policy for the US in Ukraine? Ukrainians begin visa-free travel to EU European Union extends Crimea sanctions by another year Germany's top diplomat hopes for new Ukraine talks after meeting Putin Across the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine Death: an occupational hazard in Donbass Ukrainian defense minister says Minsk agreement is 'only alternative' for Donbass Pence: Ukraine has 'unwavering support' of US Treason trial against Yanukovych begins in Ukraine President Donald Trump attacks FBI probe into possible obstruction as witch hunt US sanctions bill on Russia flawed by lack of coordination with Europe, says analyst The dawn of the smartphone-savvy 'jeans journalist' Most journalism discussions today include a debate on the merits and disadvantages of social media. The inaugural day of DW's Global Media Forum was similarly steeped in a discussion about social networks. Discuss the future of media at the GMF 2017 DW Director General Limbourg: Freedom of speech is stronger than all despots News Brexit negotiators set initial timeline, priorities European Union and British negotiators have agreed on priorities and a timeline for Britain's exit from the bloc. Citizens' rights, Britain's exit bill, separation issues and Northern Ireland will be addressed first. Britain under pressure to extricate itself from EU treaties One Brexit and Three Million Worries Merkel ally Manfred Weber says Brexit talks cannot be extended Britons want Brexit clarity one year on Hard or soft: How will the UK take its Brexit? UK PM Theresa May vows to fight 'all forms of terrorism' in wake of London attack After a vehicle drove into pedestrians near a mosque in north London, killing at least one person, Prime Minister Theresa May said the attacker had acted alone. The UK will look at increased security for mosques. Police arrest London Bridge attack suspect as May hints at limiting suspects' rights Manchester and the world show solidarity with concert attack victims Abu Hamza aide sentenced to 20 years over failed al Qaeda camp Police seize 'huge amount' of forensic material in London attack raids Radical Islamist cleric Hamza to be extradited Madrid to Manchester to London: A chronology of terror in Europe London police make three arrests over terror attack London police commander Stuart Cundy: Rise in number of dead in Grenfell Tower fire London police have put the death toll at 79, warning that it is still likely to rise. London mayor Sadiq Khan called the Grenfell Tower disaster a "preventable accident" that was due in part to political neglect. 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 Anger in Britain as Grenfell Tower death toll looks set to rise Grief turns to anger as protesters march over London tower fire response Opinion: Theresa May's devastating miscalculation Germany Things to know about Germany's Social Democratic Party It looks like Martin Schulz is about to become another in a line of middle-aged male Social Democrat candidates to come second in an election to Chancellor Angela Merkel. So what exactly does the SPD stand for? SPD leader Martin Schulz insists 'What matters to me' is just a book, not a manifesto What you need to know about Germany's political parties Race for the Bundestag 2017: How does the German general election work? German issues in a nutshell: 'Agenda 2010' German issues in a nutshell: Hartz IV Sports Confederations Cup Goretzka gets Germany over the line against Australia Germany's youngsters held a 3-2 lead against the Socceroos, but Bernd Leno had a difficult match in goal. Leon Goretzka bagged his first ever Germany goal in Sochi. 'Rugby mentality' - Löw expects physical battle against Socceroos Bastian Schweinsteiger brings a winning attitude to the Chicago Fire Since he turned up in MLS a couple of months ago, the Chicago Fire have started winning games. Despite the fact that he is a World Cup winner, Bastian Schweinsteiger is enjoying the luxury of anonymity in the Windy City. Bastian Schweinsteiger named German Football Ambassador 2017 Schweinsteiger scores in MLS debut for Chicago Fire Bastian Schweinsteiger arrives to hero's welcome in Chicago 'Rugby mentality' - Löw expects physical battle against Socceroos Joachim Löw is expecting a physical test in Germany's Confed Cup opener against Australia in Sochi. The Socceroos feature a number of names that will be well very familiar to fans of the Bundesliga. Confederations Cup: Germany assemble in Frankfurt as Löw defends squad selection Sandro Wagner to start, Julian Draxler to captain Germany against San Marino Podolski salvages a draw for Germany against Australia Former Wings Gaming players embroiled in controversy China's Dota 2 scene has been embroiled in controversy for the past two months. Former world champions Wings Gaming have broken up and as a result, Dota has lost one of its strongest teams. Do eSports need the media – or do the media need eSports? ingame news: KQLY is back, Dreamhack Austin, Kiev Major, Call of Duty WWII Newsletters & Co. Our viewer's travel video competition Do you like to travel and do you always take your camera with you? Then why not enter our video competition and win a DW travel-pack for your next summer holiday. 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