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Daily Bulletin 23.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC News London police consider manslaughter charges over Grenfell Tower fire London officials have said they are considering manslaughter among the criminal offenses that may have been committed. Police have also revealed that a fridge caused the blaze that killed at least 79 people. Theresa May under attack for mishandling Grenfell Tower disaster Fire sparks harsh backlash among Londoners Combustible cladding on buildings similar to Grenfell Tower, says British PM Theresa May 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 Navalny barred from Russia's presidential election Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been declared ineligible to take part in next year's presidential election. He's serving a suspended sentence in a case he says was organized to stop his political career. Navalny and hundreds of protesters detained in Russia Mass arrests in Russian anti-government protests Inside Europe: Crackdown on protestors in Russia Opinion: Navalny raised the stakes too high Young Kremlin critics push for change Norway's prime minister says Russia 'has become more unpredictable' Kremlin tells kids to ditch Navalny's Russia Day demos Conviction of Russian opposition activist Navalny upheld Kremlin-friendly tycoon Usmanov attacks Navalny in court and online Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'detained' ahead of anti-Kremlin protests EU summit yields latest pledges on trade and cooperation Angela Merkel says Friday's EU summit sends a message of optimism. The euro currency and reducing the routes by which displaced people can reach the bloc were among the items on the agenda at the top-level talks. Merkel and Macron: the new dream team? Merkel: 'We are resolved to work together' Britain to let EU citizens stay after Brexit EU summit wraps up: Max Hofmann from Brussels Merkel warns UK cap on EU immigration post-Brexit would have 'its price' When Theresa met Jean-Claude: What really happened at that Brexit meeting? Pope warns EU 'risks dying' without new vision Opinion: Brexit - a clean break and new start? Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU's scapegoat Almost 500 dead in month of US-led Syria strikes: monitor Airstrikes targeting the "Islamic State" group in Syria have left 472 civilians dead over the past month, a monitor says. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the figure is more than double the previous month. US-backed militias push into IS-held Raqqa Fleeing Germany for Syria Are US and Russia inching toward confrontation in Syria? Raqqa: The human cost of degrading the 'Islamic State' Civilian casualties surge as anti-'Islamic State' coalition prepares to capture Raqqa Russia threatens to target US warplanes west of Euphrates Syrian army declares ceasefire in flashpoint city Fighting censorship online: 'It's an ongoing race' Censorship affects countless millions worldwide. Now a group of international broadcasters has launched a website designed to help users bypass blocks. DW's Guido Baumhauer discusses why Deutsche Welle got involved. Quadriga - Journalists in Fear: The End of Press Freedom? Internet censorship in Russia Sweden Just Got Its Own Phone Number Broadcasters Promote News Freedom via Bypass Censorship website Egyptian rappers fight against censorship Ukraine imposes new sanctions on Russian social media and web services Bahrain shuts down independent newspaper amid opposition crackdown Hello, Big Brother: How China controls its citizens through social media Turkey blocks Wikipedia, expanding censorship TOP STORIES Negotiation experts say positive result in Brexit talks 'nearly impossible' One year after UK voters chose to leave the EU, many of the preconditions for successful talks still aren't in place. DW spoke to three top negotiators about what should happen - and what likely will occur. A year after Brexit vote: do you regrexit? Britons want Brexit clarity one year on Brexit talks to start as scheduled as Theresa May seeks to cement DUP deal Brexit negotiators set initial timeline, priorities Brexit minister defends embattled PM as Theresa May faces party showdown British employers unprepared for immigration changes When European politicians bet big - and lost Hard or soft: How will the UK take its Brexit? Theresa May promises EU citizens can stay post-Brexit, but rejects calls for EU court oversight of rights Culture Former US special envoy to North Korea: Free the three detained US citizens The former US Special Envoy for North Korea charged with handling the Warmbier file tells DW he has "no idea" whether Pyongyang's denial of torturing him is accurate. He also details what was unusual about the case. Political fallout of Warmbier death: DW's Carsten von Nahmen from Washington Moon: South Korea must be able to 'dominate' Pyongyang Vacationing in North Korea Preemptive strike against North Korea not an option, says former Pentagon chief Perry North Korea claims diplomats were 'mugged' at New York airport Otto Warmbier, US student released from North Korea, dies Doctors, family dispute North Korea story over released US student's coma North Korea jails American for espionage Sports 'A horror story': German clubs slam plan for Chinese U20 team to play in regional league The chairman of FK Pirmasens has expressed anger over plans to include a Chinese under-20 national team in the south-western regional football league. Pirmasens were relegated from the league despite finishing 14th. Reports: Chinese U20 team set to play in Germany's fourth tier Chinese team in German regional league: 'An exciting opportunity' Pittsburgh Penguins sign Germany's Frederick Tiffels The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins have given German forward Frederick Tiffels his first professional contract. The move follows a strong showing at the world ice hockey championship in Germany last month. Unknown Tiffels a surprise bright spark for Germany at world championship Coach Sturm has Germany moving in the right direction again Germany's Isaiah Hartenstein taken 43rd in NBA draft The Houston Rockets have drafted Isaiah Hartenstein in the second round of the NBA draft. However, the German center will not be part of the Western Conference semifinalists' plans for the coming season. Dennis Schröder would like to push Germany into EuroBasket 2017 NBA: Dirk Nowitzki passes 30,000-point milestone Newsletters & Co. On the road to the German election Germans are heading to the polls this September. Discover what the elections in Germany mean to Germany, Europe and the world with our online special: Germany Decides. 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