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Daily Bulletin 01.07.2017 | 18:30 UTC News +++ Helmut Kohl funeral - live updates +++ Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl has been honored by world leaders at a special ceremony at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Hundreds had gathered to pay their final respects at a requiem mass in Speyer. Europe honors Helmut Kohl Helmut Kohl: From the Province to the World Stage Helmut Kohl – a life in politics Clinton: Sleep well my friend Juncker: A post-war giant is leaving us DW chief political correspondent Melinda Crane and Rüdiger Lentz, executive director of the Aspen Institute Germany on the Helmut Kohl commemoration. Merkel: Thanks for the chances, Chancellor Kohl European memorial for Helmut Kohl to reveal both unity and division Opinion: The self-destruction of Helmut Kohl's legacy Helmut Kohl funeral plans nearly derailed after widow's intervention Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies, aged 87 Simone Veil, 'the best of France,' dies It's cool to be pro-EU with popular French President Emmanuel Macron 'Cultural sovereign' Helmut Kohl built an unlikely legacy Helmut Kohl's funeral: a musical guide Speyer Cathedral - World Heritage Site Economic issues 'never a priority' for ex-German Chancellor Helmut Kohl World leaders mourn loss of Helmut Kohl Angela Merkel honors Helmut Kohl, calls him a 'great German' Opinion: A funeral fit for Pharaoh Kohl Helmut Kohl to be buried near symbolic Speyer Cathedral Farewell to Helmut Kohl European memorial for Helmut Kohl reveals both unity and division Ceremonies to remember former Chancellor Kohl included a service in Strasbourg before Kohl's body was taken on a river journey to the ancient German city of Speyer. There has been a measure of controversy. Opinion: A funeral fit for Pharaoh Kohl Opinion: The self-destruction of Helmut Kohl's legacy The CDU's 70th anniversary - preservation over change Hungary's Orban visits former German Chancellor Kohl, stresses support for Merkel World leaders mourn loss of Helmut Kohl Helmut Kohl's widow urged to hand over files Helmut Kohl's son gives Merkel partial blame for mother's suicide Helmut Kohl to be buried near symbolic Speyer Cathedral LGBT pride Madrid WorldPride parade takes place amidst heightened security Massive crowds have gathered in Madrid for the world's largest march for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights. Security has been tight as up to two million people were expected to take part. Gay Pride Parades: A tale of two cities @dwnews: German react to legalization of gay marriage with #Ehefuralle Germany's Bundestag passes bill on same-sex marriage Ulli Köppe: The man who asked Angela Merkel when he could marry his husband Gay couple from Balkans now live 'without fear' in Germany Diplomats ponder whether UK may U-turn on Brexit A British newspaper says EU diplomats are frustrated at a lack of clear vision over the UK Brexit plan. One envoy thinks a weakened leadership and the scale of what leaving the bloc entails could force a change of mind. World Stories - A year after the Brexit vote: do you regrexit? Study: Hard Brexit means all sides lose in automotive market Britain to let EU citizens stay after Brexit Theresa May: EU citizens in UK must apply for 'settled status' to keep rights post-Brexit Skepticism in Brussels over Britain's post-Brexit promise for EU citizens Negotiation experts say positive result in Brexit talks 'nearly impossible' The Brexit Diaries: 1 - the start The Brexit Diaries: 2 - ambition, clarity and more patriotism Opinion: Theresa May's unholy alliance Scotland delays independence vote until after Brexit talks German authorities evacuate Regensburg prison over WWII bomb German police have evacuated some 97 inmates from a Regensburg prison after an unexploded bomb from WWII was discovered nearby. Some 1,500 local residents were also ordered to leave so the bomb could be defused. Augsburg: Massive WWII bomb defused (25.12.2016) Thousands evacuate Düsseldorf after discovery of WWII bomb Greece orders mandatory evacuation of thousands around WWII bomb Augsburg bomb disposal operation finished after residents moved to safety Pope Francis drops conservative German Cardinal Müller for more liberal option The pope and the cardinal clashed over the various reform measures, including the hot-button issue of annulments. Cardinal Müller was also allegedly lax in responding to sex abuse claims brought before the Vatican. Pope's adviser faces sexual abuse charges Pope Francis Elevates Archbishops to Cardinals Vatican aide Cardinal George Pell charged with historical sexual abuse 'He could have had this wedding on the moon' Lionel Messi weds childhood sweetheart in star-packed ceremony Barcelona and Argentina football star Lionel Messi has married Antonella Roccuzzo, who he has known since the age of five, in his hometown city of Rosario. Footballers and showbiz celebrities attended the glitzy event. Lionel Messi makes U-turn on retirement from international football Soccer star Lionel Messi to appeal tax fraud charges Chile beat Argentina in tense Copa America 2016 final Opinion: Lionel Messi weighed down by the burden of a nation Culture 'Pictures make politics': How Helmut Kohl staged himself There are countless images of Helmut Kohl. But what overall picture did they produce? How was Kohl seen? What did he do to cultivate an image? Photo expert Klaus Honnef says Kohl was a master self-image manipulator. Opinion: The self-destruction of Helmut Kohl's legacy Helmut Kohl funeral plans nearly derailed after widow's intervention 'Cultural sovereign' Helmut Kohl built an unlikely legacy Sports Tour de France: Valverde crashes out as Geraint Thomas wins opening stage The conditions were far from ideal on the opening day of the 2017 Tour de France, but Dusseldorf was still a city full of excitement as cycling's premier event began. Not everyone had a good start though. The big questions ahead of Wimbledon 2017 The top five of men's tennis have won 47 of the past 49 grand slams, and a very familiar face is the favorite to extend that record. In the women's draw, there are question marks over Kerber and an emotional comeback. Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal to win Australian Open title Serena Williams claims seventh Wimbledon win with victory over Kerber French Open: Top seed Angelique Kerber knocked out in first round shock Roger Federer thrashes Alexander Zverev to win ninth Halle title 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