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Newsline 18.06.2017 | 16:15 UTC World Dozens killed in Portugal forest fire A wildfire has swept across a highway in central Portugal, killing dozens, with many of the victims trapped in their cars. The government has declared three days of national mourning as the death toll climbed to 62. Portugal forest fire claims scores of lives Deadly wildfires rage out of control in Portugal Global warming is increasing forest fire risk in the Alps EU sends firefighting planes to Madeira Freedom of Speech Embracing the freedom to 'hack one's own body' The human body is not immune to change and can be hacked for the benefit of ourselves and the human race says Swedish bio-hacker Hannes Sjoblad. Mood in Germany, EU relaxed as Brexit talks begin While Britain is in turmoil, calm prevails among Europeans as Brexit negotiations kick off. EU supporters think they hold the better cards and are talking tough, while keeping a door open for Britain to change its tune. British government in crisis as Brexit talks loom Hard or soft: How will the UK take its Brexit? Brexit talks to start as scheduled as Theresa May seeks to cement DUP deal Opinion: Theresa May's devastating miscalculation UK election results cast cloud over Brexit talks Britain goes to the polls with deep divides apparent News Russia criticizes Donald Trump's Cuba policy, calls it: 'Cold War rhetoric' The US president partially reversed Washington's diplomatic and commercial opening to Cuba that was unveiled in 2014. The Kremlin accused Trump of pandering to a small group of Cuban-American voters. US-Cuba relations under Trump Cuba - Nostalgia and Change US President Trump orders travel and trade restrictions on Cuba Could Trump's Cuban policy switch backfire? Cuba and the USA: Pragmatism instead of ideology Taliban storm police headquarter in eastern Afghanistan Taliban gunmen and a suicide bomber have attacked a police headquarters in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least five officers and injuring 22. The assault comes as the US is preparing to send more troops to the country. Quadriga - Afghanistan - No way forward? Afghan soldier attacks US troops near Mazar-i-Sharif Many killed in Kabul funeral blasts Ashraf Ghani offers Taliban 'last chance' for peace US to send 4,000 more troops to Afghanistan Opinion: Observe and reflect on Afghanistan Afghanistan's security situation 'has deteriorated' 'China and Russia want US out of Afghanistan' May scrambles to contain political fallout of London tower fire The UK government has vowed to do all it can to help those left homeless by the Grenfell Tower fire. Treasury head Philip Hammond has said he believes the cladding used on the building's exterior was illegal. Fire sparks harsh backlash among Londoners Queen Elizabeth addresses a grieving city London fire: dwindling hope for survivors London fire: 58 confirmed or presumed dead after Grenfell Tower disaster Grief turns to anger as protesters march over London tower fire response Opinion: Theresa May's devastating miscalculation London police: Grenfell tower fire death toll reaches 30 Germany Germany's youth - stuck in endless adolescence? Overprotected, pampered and lacking much of a work ethic: why experts worry about today's youth. The struggle between parents and children is crucial to raising responsible adults, one psychologist told DW. German minister advocates rule change to allow surveillance of children German kids turn sensible about sex and booze Teenagers understand little about money - OECD When teens are sexually violent UNICEF: 20 percent of children in developed countries living in poverty Newsletters & Co. 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