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Daily Bulletin 28.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC
News
Italy threatens to turn away foreign ships with rescued migrants
Italy's envoy to the EU has said it is unsustainable for all migrant rescue ships in the Mediterranean to land on his country's shores. Over 10,000 asylum-seekers have arrived in Italy over the last few days.
Wave of new cyberattacks spreads, hitting multinationals
Companies across the world have been hit with a damaging form of malware spreading out of Ukraine. An easy-to-us "vaccine" to the virus has been identified but experts are still looking for a kill switch against "Petya."
Civilians trapped in Raqqa under bombardment without water or electricity
The UN human rights chief has urged all sides in the battle to oust "Islamic State" fighters from Raqqa to spare the lives of civilians. Some 100,000 people may still be trapped in the Syrian city.
Nuclear waste-carrying ship sails for first time on German river
Highly radioactive waste from a nuclear plant has been transported for the first time on a river in Germany. Protesters managed to temporarily halt the ship after they rappelled down from a bridge over the Neckar River.
Environment
climate protection
G20 stage set for climate change battle
The environment is expected to be given unprecedented attention at the Group of 20 summit in Hamburg next week - as the resolve of 19 countries is put to the test following Trump's rejection of the Paris Agreement.
World
Iraqis wonder what will follow Islamic State in Mosul
The Islamic State is facing defeat in Mosul and Raqqa. Massive rivalries between groups within the coalition fighting IS are already posing serious threats to any future peace.
World in Progress: Birthday parties & other challenges
Canada marks its 150th birthday with a party this week, but many indigenous people are not in the mood to celebrate. We go to the Colombian jungle where coca plants - the base for cocaine - are still thriving despite the peace deal with FARC rebels. We'll also hear about blind baseball fans in South Korea who put together a popular podcast about their favorite sport.
Business
Germany's Schäuble sets out pre-election budget
The German government has set out its financial plans three months prior to elections. Its 2018 budget and longer-term financial plan until 2021 project some 15-billion-euro surplus, enough for voter-friendly tax cuts.
Germany
NSA spying scandal committee presents controversial final report
A German investigative committee has presented its findings to the Bundestag on US spying on Germany - and Germany's spying on its allies. The report is more than 1,800 pages long but contains little consensus.
Sports
Confederations Cup
Confederations Cup: 'We're heading to the final,' says ultra-confident Joachim Löw
Germany face Mexico in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup on Thursday and Joachim Löw, coach of Die Nationalmannschaft, is not lacking confidence. The winner will face either Portugal or Chile in Sunday's final.
Six charged over Hillsborough stadium disaster
Six people, including former senior police officers, have been charged with criminal offences related to the Hillsborough disaster. The charges come after a prolonged campaign for justice by bereaved families.
"Not again!" English media reactions after Germany inflict latest shootout heartbreak
Despair, resignation, frustration and some good old British humor - DW sums up the English media reactions to Germany's Euro U21 semifinal penalty win. The inevitable political parallels with Brexit also feature.
McLaren points to possible doping cover-up in Russian football
WADA investigator Richard McLaren has said that he believes Russian football had a separate system to conceal positive drug tests. He is the author of two reports pointing to state-sponsored doping in Russian sports.
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.
Pulse
Pulse: Get on ya bike!
This week on Pulse, we cycle around Soweto. Meet some Afro-Mexicans struggling for recognition. Look at how Africa fares in the global social media stakes. All that and more on this jam-packed edition of Pulse with host Jessie Wingard.

 
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