Daily Bulletin | 25.06.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 25.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC TOP STORIES Social Democrats rally for German election comeback Amidst more bad news in opinion polls, Social Democratic chancellor candidate Martin Schulz went on the attack at the party conference in Dortmund. But does he have the policies and charisma to make up a huge deficit? Schulz: A new foundation for Europe Schulz, SPD sink as Merkel, CDU continue to dominate polls Things to know about Germany's Social Democratic Party Poll: Germans want Merkel to remain as chancellor What does the victory of Merkel's CDU in a regional election spell for Germany? Opinion: The Merkel model News DW slams Nigeria for correspondent's detention The detention and beating of a DW correspondent in Nigeria has prompted a protest note from Germany's foreign broadcaster. Deutsche Welle has called on Nigeria "to hold the police officers involved accountable." Environment: DW signs co-production agreements with two African broadcasters Istanbul police fire rubber bullets, tear gas to keep gay pride marchers off the street Organizers of a gay pride parade in Istanbul had said they would go ahead with a march despite a ban. But using tear gas and rubber bullets, police prevented large numbers of people from gathering together. Being gay in Turkey In Istanbul, Mr. Gay Syria fears for his life Istanbul riot police break up LGBT rally Gay referee wins court battle against Turkish Football Federation German politicians among several detained at banned Istanbul gay pride event Human chain against aging nuclear plants spans three countries Thousands have protested to demand the closure of two nuclear reactors in Belgium over safety concerns. Demonstrators formed a human chain that stretched from Germany, through the Netherlands and into Belgium. New cracks found in Tihange 2 Belgian nuclear power plant Despite concerns, Germany approves sale of nuclear fuel elements to Belgian reactors North Rhine-Westphalia prepares for Belgium nuclear accident with iodine tablets Germany's nuclear phase-out explained Central Europe keeps the nuclear faith Failing banks Italy readies 17 billion euro package to save two failing banks Italy's government has said it will spend up to 17 billion euros to rescue the debt-stricken Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza. Both institutions were last week deemed to be "failing or about to fail." A 'bad bank' für Europe? Italy moves to rescue its banks ECB: no extra time for Italy bank rescue plan ECB monetary policy reversal a long way off Is an interest rate change on the horizon? Forest fire in southern Spain forces mass evacuation A forest fire in southern Spain is threatening a well-known nature reserve, with some 1,500 people forced to evacuate the area. The Donana National Park is home to some highly endangered animal species. Portugal breathes sigh of relief as fires brought 'under control' Documenting Kohl's legacy Helmut Kohl's widow urged to hand over files Helmut Kohl's widow has been urged by Germany's Federal Archive to hand over chancellery documents from his 16 years in office. A lawyer for Maike Kohl-Richter has withheld detailed comment until after Kohl's burial. Helmut Kohl awarded one-million-euro damages in 'unauthorized biography' case Helmut Kohl funeral plans nearly derailed after widow's intervention Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies, aged 87 Scores dead in Pakistan after oil tanker catches fire Local rescue officials say that at least 150 people have died on a Pakistan highway after an oil tanker turned over and caught fire. The oil spill engulfed scores of people who had rushed to collect leaking fuel. Nearly 150 charred to death in Pakistan Sports Roger Federer thrashes Alexander Zverev to win ninth Halle title Roger Federer beat German Alexander Zverev in under an hour to claim ninth title in Halle. The Swiss now has 92 ATP Tour titles to his name and needs only two more to equal Ivan Lendl, who is second on the all-time list. Mischa Zverev knocks out veteran Tommy Haas in Stuttgart Federer: 'Wimbledon has to be my biggest goal' Confederations Cup Confederations Cup: Werner double downs Cameroon to set up date with Mexico Timo Werner scored twice as Germany beat Cameroon in Sochi. The result sees Joachim Löw's side top Group B and set up a semifinal with Mexico on Thursday, while Chile must face European champions Portugal. Sanchez shines as Chile draw 1-1 with Germany Cameroon miss chance to beat Australia Germany vs. Chile: What we learned Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Ricciardo wins in Baku as Hamilton and Vettel clash Daniel Ricciardo picked up his first win of the Formula One season in an action-packed Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The race saw Lewis Hamilton spurn a pole position and later come together with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. Formula One: Hamilton wins in Montreal as Vettel battles back to claim fourth Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton on pole with Sebastian Vettel languishing What you need to know about F1 in 2017 DOPING Russian Deputy Prime Minister denies state-sponsored football doping claims Every member of Russia's 2014 World Cup football team is under investigation for doping, British newspaper the Mail on Sunday has reported. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko has vehemently rejected the claims. Confederations Cup gets serious as Germany prepare for "toughest challenge yet" Confederations Cup: Hosts Russia out as Portugal and Mexico reach last four 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