Daily Bulletin | 30.07.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 30.07.2017 | 18:30 UTC World WWI commemorations of Third Battle of Ypres begin The Belgian town of Passchendaele is marking the 100th anniversary of the start of one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. The casualties were massive and, quite possibly, unnecessary. World War One: Mustard gas canisters still scattered throughout Flanders Merkel remembers battle of Ypres, WWI dead in Flanders West Flanders banks on WWI tourism revenue The German soldiers that history forgot A visit to a German World War I cemetery in Flanders US VP Mike Pence embarks on European reassurance mission Vice President Pence will visit Estonia, Georgia and Montenegro in a new bid to try to calm the nerves of America's European allies. In an ironic twist, the White House has hinted at the real reason for the trip. Donald Trump praises Poland for NATO commitment, rebukes Russia Trump and Putin held undisclosed second G20 meeting What you need to know about the five inquiries looking into Donald Trump, James Comey and Russia Donald Trump well received in Poland, outside observers more critical US Vice President Pence says Trump 'committed to working with the EU' Lithuanians delight in tank parades as NATO forces arrive for military exercises What are Russia's Zapad war games? NATO voices skepticism over size of Russia's Zapad military exercise News Disco shooting Constance disco shooting: Attack came 'after argument' A discotheque shooting in Constance in southwestern Germany that left two people dead was preceded by an argument, police say. They have ruled out terrorism, saying the cause was likely of a personal nature. Discotheque shooting in Germany Germany nightclub shooting 'not terrorism' - police Hamburg knife attack suspect known, but not deemed dangerous Lake Constance too clean for its own good Israeli military court upholds soldier's manslaughter conviction A manslaughter conviction against an Israeli soldier who shot dead a wounded and unarmed Palestinian has been upheld by a military court. The case deeply divided Israelis, with some seeing the soldier as a hero. Israeli soldier convicted of manslaughter Palestinian father disappointed with soldier's verdict Israel: Surge in Palestinian attacks waning Israeli court sentences soldier Elor Azaria to 18 months for killing Palestinian Most Israelis oppose soldier's manslaughter conviction Convicted soldier: A victory for Israeli democracy Military displays Putin oversees naval parade Russia has paraded its warships and submarines off Saint Petersburg and enclaves such as Kaliningrad and Vladivostok. US troops are leading a joint military exercise in Georgia, which broke with Moscow in 2008. Kremlin tells US to cut diplomatic staff in sanctions row US VP Mike Pence embarks on European reassurance mission Ukraine president calls for an end to Russian aggression German defense minister in Mali after helicopter crash German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen is in Mali to visit the troops and meet with her French counterpart. It comes after two German pilots died in a crash. Morning Q&A: Mali copter crash – Kate Brady Germany's Bundeswehr mission in Mali Bodies of two soldiers killed in Mali helicopter crash returned to Germany UN approves Sahel counterterrorism force German army helicopter crashes in Mali on UN mission, two dead EU commits 50 million euros to combat terrorism in West Africa Mali crash: German military pilots' group cites deficiencies Africa Kenya's police end deadly siege at home of deputy president A 20-hour siege at Kenyan Deputy President Ruto's home has ended with the death of the suspected assailant. Ahead of divisive elections, officials have vowed to stop such attacks from undermining the electoral process. Kenyan deputy president's home attacked Attack on home of Kenya's vice president comes ahead of elections Kenyatta-Odinga presidential fight intensifies in Kenya The role of ethnicity in Kenyan politics Kenya: Fears of rigging ahead of election Sports Women's Euro: Steffi Jones on the hot seat after Germany loss Filling the shoes of a successful coach is never easy, especially if that coach is Germany's Silvia Neid. But Steffi Jones may soon be out of a job after Germany's worst ever performance at a European Championship. DW's Oliver Moody on Germany's ouster in the women's EURO 2017 quarterfinal Women's Euro 2017: Germany crash out after stunning defeat by Denmark UEFA Women's Euro 2017: The schedule Women's Euro 2017: Germany quarterfinal postponed after heavy rain Women's Euro 2017: Germany beat Italy 2-1, defenders deliver the goals Women's Euro 2017: Germany 0-0 Sweden Newcomers looking for any advantage as they seek to challenge established order F1: Vettel wins in Hungary amid team orders controversy Germany's Sebastian Vettel extended his lead in the championship after winning from pole in Hungary despite a steering problem. Rival Lewis Hamilton was fourth while Max Verstappen crashed into his teammate. Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton celebrate British Grand Prix victory Formula One: Alonso considers year away in Indycar Women's Euro 2017: Germany crash out after stunning defeat by Denmark Germany's women's bid for a seventh straight European title is over after Denmark came back to win 2-1 in their rearranged quarterfinal. The game was postponed from Saturday because of heavy rain. DW's Oliver Moody on Germany's ouster in the women's EURO 2017 quarter-final Women's Euro 2017: Germany quarterfinal postponed after heavy rain Germany win gold in women's soccer Women's Euro 2017: Netherlands 2-0 Sweden 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