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Daily Bulletin 18.07.2017 | 18:30 UTC World Judge: 'Poland's separation of powers being undermined' New reforms to Poland's judiciary would put it under more political influence. Waldemar Zurek, the spokesman for Poland's National Council of the Judiciary, told DW that the rule of law is under threat. Poles protest changes to judiciary Warsaw waves off EU demands for judicial reforms to uphold rule of law EU tells Poland to respect democratic values Thousands protest judicial reforms in Poland Poland's new judicial reform 'drops any democratic pretense' Poland's government seeks total control of the court system Refugee rescue NGOs reject human trafficking charges Germany and Austria's interior ministers have accused private initiatives to save refugees in the Mediterranean of intentionally working with people smugglers. The accusation has sparked outrage and may not even be true. Italian coast guard makes dramatic rescue of migrants at sea EU limits boat sales to Libya in effort to stem migrant flow Italy draws up code of conduct for NGO migrant boat rescues Dozens of migrants feared drowned off Libya EU countries decline to help Italy with Mediterranean refugee crisis News Berlin condemns Turkey arrests of Peter Steudtner and further human rights activists The German government has called the pre-trial detention of consultant Peter Steudtner and a group of other human rights activists after a seminar in Turkey 'unjustified.' It has called for their immediate release. Interview with the partner of Peter Steudtner Regional AI director detained in Turkey Amnesty's Turkey head Taner Kilic charged for 'terror' ties Amnesty International calls for release of Turkey director From ally to scapegoat: Fethullah Gülen, the man behind the myth European parliament votes to suspend Turkey EU accession talks Turkish court rejects appeal to release 'Die Welt' journalist Denis Yucel Imprisoned German national in Turkey receives consular visit Turkish opposition gains new momentum Turkey extends state of emergency by three months Little Russia: Ukraine separatists proclaim new state All of Ukraine, minus Crimea, has been declared a new state by Donetsk separatists in the east. Their new nation of 'Malorossiya' has a flag and a map. Germany has condemned it as "completely unacceptable." MH17 memorial unveiled in the Netherlands Maidan Dreaming Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze on Conflict Zone Opinion: Crimea turbines put Siemens in geopolitical hot water MH17 victims' relatives, dignitaries mourn on third anniversary of plane's downing Ukrainian Deputy PM: 'Russia not willing to implement Minsk' Rex Tillerson has sharp words for Moscow during Ukraine visit Across the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine Treason trial against Yanukovych begins in Ukraine US slams Russia over increased violence in Ukraine Russia to pay millions for seizing Greenpeace ship An international tribunal has ruled that Russia must pay millions in damages to the Netherlands for seizing a Greenpeace icebreaker in 2013. Russian officials had also detained activists aboard the Dutch-flagged ship. Russia holds greenpeace activists over Arctic oil platform Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise returns from Russia First 'Arctic 30' Greenpeace activists to leave Russia, charges dropped against last member Russia loses case over Greenpeace ship US imposes new sanctions against Iran despite it meeting terms of nuclear deal The Trump administration has sanctioned 18 individuals and entities alleged to have supported Iran's ballistic missile program. A day earlier, the US affirmed that Iran was complying with its nuclear agreement. Trump: Iran must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon Can German companies get a foothold in Iran? Amid threats, Iran complies with nuclear deal, says UN watchdog Iran says has built third underground missile factory Iran decries new US sanctions on ballistic missile program Iran holds naval drills in mouth of the Gulf and Indian Ocean Opinion: Terrorism and Iran's Sunni minority population Opinion: Syrian safe zones are tactically motivated Regensburg Domspatzen choir: More than 500 boys abused The latest findings into the decades of abuse in the Regensburg Domspatzen Catholic boys choir implicate 49 church members. Victims described their time in the choir as like "a prison, hell and a concentration camp." Former Regensburg choirboy describes abuse Regensburg choir abuse victim: 'I have found my peace' German Catholic choir abuse victims to receive compensation Pope's brother's former school is linked to sex abuse Germany Regensburg choir abuse victim: 'I have found my peace' As a child in the famous Regensburg Domspatzen Catholic boys choir, Alexander Probst was one of hundreds of victims of physical and sexual abuse. Now, with the release of a final report on the abuse, he speaks with DW. Pope's adviser faces sexual abuse charges Regensburg Domspatzen choir: More than 500 boys abused German Catholic choir abuse victims to receive compensation Vatican aide Cardinal George Pell charged with historical sexual abuse Pope Francis drops conservative German Cardinal Müller for more liberal option Over 200 children allegedly abused in Bavarian Catholic choir Sports Cycling Tour de France: Michael Matthews wins stage 16, Froome still in yellow Australian rider Michael Matthews won the sprint finish, denying Edvald Boasson Hagen and John Degenkolb. Chris Froome keeps the overall leader's yellow jersey, he and his three closest rivals crossed the line together. Tour de France stage 15: Bauke Mollema wins his first-ever stage, Froome leads Tour de France stage 14: Matthews gets surprise win, Froome returns to the lead Vive la France! Home favorite Barguil wins stage 13 on Bastille Day Tour de France: Froome loses yellow jersey as France's Bardet wins stage 12 James Rodriguez not a replacement for Thomas Müller - Carlo Ancelotti Following a number of high-profile transfers, competition for places is expected to be be fiercer than ever at Bayern Munich in the upcoming season. Coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that no player is guaranteed a place. Is James Rodriguez really the right fit for Bayern Munich? James Rodriguez joins Bayern Munich on loan to reunite with Ancelotti 'The player Ancelotti wanted' - Bayern Munich break Bundesliga transfer record Newcomers looking for any advantage as they seek to challenge established order Five countries have qualified for the Women's Euro for the first time. All are considered outsiders, but a couple of them, at least, believe they are capable of pulling off the odd upset. MyEuro: Singing player Rachel Women's Euro 2017: Hosts Netherlands impress to win opener against Norway Spanish football federation president arrested on corruption charges The head of the Spanish football federation has been arrested on corruption charges along with his son. The charges relate to the alleged embezzlement of funds and international match-fixing. Spain's Villar pulls out of UEFA race FIFA fines Angel Maria Villar Llona for misconduct 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. 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