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Daily Bulletin 22.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC News German intelligence 'spied on White House' Newly revealed documents show German intelligence spied on White House personnel for years, according to a news report. In 2015, German intelligence was found to have spied on European allies, to Berlin's embarrassment. What did Merkel know about NSA spying? Merkel to NSA inquiry committee: Did not know anything Hans Leyendecker: 'The BND has a life of its own' Parliamentary report finds spying by BND on EU and NATO governments until 2013 Germany's BND spooks get new mission plan Merkel testifies on NSA spying affair German prosecutors to probe NSA tapping of Merkel's mobile? Germany spies among friends: controversy grows over espionage activities One dead as tornado and storms batter northern Germany High winds and heavy rain have hit northern parts of Germany, shutting down several train lines and killing one person. The adverse weather conditions followed several weeks of summery weather. Düsseldorf calls off Carnival parade over severe weather warning German Deutsche Bahn train derails after hitting rocks Storm Axel batters northern Germany Foreigners discriminated against in German renting market, report finds What's in a name? A person's chance of landing an apartment lease in Germany, that's what. Discrimination of non-German sounding names is common in the rental housing market, according to media reports. Discrimination = Loss UN experts accuse Germany of 'structural racism' German-Turkish signs at Mannheim McDonald's decried as racist Combustible cladding on buildings similar to Grenfell Tower, says British PM Theresa May Tests on external materials of other tower blocks in Britain conducted after the Grenfell Tower fire showed instances of combustible cladding. The aftermath of the fire has also forced a local administrator to resign. Theresa May under attack for mishandling Grenfell Tower disaster London police commander Stuart Cundy: Rise in number of dead in Grenfell Tower fire Grief turns to anger as protesters march over London tower fire response German deportations to Afghanistan to restart next week: reports Just weeks after a spate of attacks in Kabul forced Germany to halt deportations to Afghanistan, plans for more flights are reportedly afoot. Failed Afghan asylum-seekers could be forced home as early as next week. Germany to resume deportations to Afghanistan Quadriga - Afghanistan - No way forward? No future for Afghan deportees Facing deportation No future for deportees to Afghanistan Things to know about deportations in Germany The dark side of Germany's deportation policy Nuremberg court frees young Afghan arrested ahead of deportation Afghanistan: sent back to a war zone German Foreign Minister Gabriel calls for peace talks with Taliban Death toll rises after Kabul bomb, extensive damage to German embassy Angela Merkel announces temporary halt on Afghan deportations after Kabul bombing Asylum seekers who suffer hate crimes to get residency in Berlin Farewell to Kohl Helmut Kohl 'farsighted' for Europe, says Bundestag's Norbert Lammert Helmut Kohl was described as a "stroke of luck for Germany and Europe" by German Parliament President Norbert Lammert at a farewell ceremony in Berlin. Lammert also called Kohl's death a post-war turning point. The fighter: a portrait of Helmut Kohl Helmut Kohl to be buried near symbolic Speyer Cathedral Opinion: A funeral fit for Pharaoh Kohl World leaders mourn loss of Helmut Kohl Boom time for Colombian cocaine, Afghan opioids Some 30 million narcotics users are hooked worldwide and deliveries are "thriving", especially cocaine to Europe and North America, according to the UN'S drugs and crime agency. Opioids kill 190,000 sufferers annually. Colombia, Mexico seize two tons of cocaine Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation falls for first time in six years Germany sees increase in drug-related deaths Ecstasy ingredients found in Netherlands drug bust Europol: Organized crime goes 'high-tech' My DW France's Emmanuel Macron outlines vision for Franco-German alliance French President Macron has said boosting cooperation with Germany was crucial to regaining the trust of European voters. His comments came ahead of his first EU leaders summit in Brussels. Victory for Macron - Challenge for Europe? Let The Reform Begin Angela Merkel open to common eurozone budget Can France liberalize pensions and labor under Macron? Angela Merkel and Germany congratulate Emmanuel Macron on En Marche election victory France wants 'flexibility' for Greek debt Opinion: Europe, En Marche! Macron's EU ideals meet Merkel's mastery Sports Confederations Cup live: Germany vs. Chile Chile take an early lead through Alexis Sanchez, enabled by a major blunder from Shkodran Mustafi in defense. Sanchez becomes Chile's all-time leading scorer in the process. Live updates from the game here. Löw plans on ter Stegen against Chile, plus 'three or four changes' Goretzka gets Germany over the line against Australia Confederations Cup Cameroon miss chance to beat Australia The team Germany beat in the first game of 2017 Confederations Cup Group B were held by Germany's final opponent in an encounter that took a while to get going, but eventually turned into an exciting one. Chinese team in German regional league: 'An exciting opportunity' A Chinese under-20 XI is set to play in Germany's regional fourth tier next season, according to German football association (DFB) plans. League boss Felix Wiedemann tells DW about the advantages for the clubs. Reports: Chinese U20 team set to play in Germany's fourth tier Innsbruck plans a no-frills Winter Olympics 2026 bid Innsbruck is looking to host the Games for an unprecedented third time. The idea is to organize a cut-rate Winter Games using mostly existing facilities. However, the proposal could easily be voted down in a referendum. NOlympia: Why did Hamburg vote no on 2024 Olympics? Voters deliver resounding no to Munich 2022 Winter Olympics bid 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. Environment Living Planet: Protecting nature's wonders The sea turtles of Fiji's Mana Island, cold-water corals in a warming climate, and monkey business and more in Japan's hot springs. Living Planet: Protecting nature's wonders   © Deutsche Welle 2017