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Daily Bulletin 30.09.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Catalonia, Madrid ramp up rhetoric ahead of contested independence referendum Spanish police have blocked off more than half of the designated polling places ahead of Sunday's banned referendum, officials say. Activists camping out at schools across the region insist the vote will go ahead. Catalonians agree to disagree on independence from Spain Catalan referendum — Stay or go? Tensions increase over Catalan independence vote Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont could face arrest over referendum Catalonia referendum finds allies in the heart of Madrid Catalan independence - what you need to know Madrid cracks down on looming Catalonia independence vote Catalonia referendum: Spanish security forces move to 'neutralize' polling stations Catalonia conflict: Barcelona's mayor calls on EU to mediate Catalonia referendum throws FC Barcelona's future in doubt The October 1 independence vote will decide whether Catalonia would break away from Spain or not. For football fans, an equally important question is where would the Barcelona football club play if the "yes vote" wins? Real fans humiliated by loss to Barca Neymar unveiled by PSG Catalonia, Madrid ramp up rhetoric ahead of contested independence referendum Last-gasp Messi seals memorable 'Clasico' win for Barcelona Ronaldo named UEFA player of the year for third time Lionel Messi's tax fraud sentence reduced to fine Opinion: Lionel Messi weighed down by the burden of a nation Denmark deploys soldiers to border with Germany People crossing into Denmark from Germany will now be greeted with the sight of armed soldiers. And a new European Union proposal means border controls could be extended. Denmark introduces controls at German border EU Schengen controls to be lifted by November Danish demagogue calls for annexation of German region Denmark introduces temporary controls along German border Denmark PM strikes deal to form new government Victory for Christian Democrats in Schleswig-Holstein Rex Tillerson: US in contact with North Korea, 'probing' willingness to talk The US has open channels of communication with North Korea, Rex Tillerson says. The secretary of state says officials are investigating whether the regime is ready to enter talks on giving up its nuclear weapons program. Rex Tillerson travels to China to discuss North Korea Donald Trump congratulates Angela Merkel four days after election Indonesia: Volcano rumbles as people told to go home and animals are ferried out Mount Agung has been rumbling since August, with a sharp increase in seismic activity over the past 10 days. Despite this, authorities are now telling some evacuees that it's time to go back home. Indonesian mud volcano a draw for tourists More than 120,000 flee Bali, Vanuatu evacuates island as fears of volcano eruptions grow Bali volcano fears spark exodus of 75,000 Ring of Fire: Five facts about the most earthquake prone region in the world Thousands evacuated after Bali volcano placed on highest alert level Supermarket poison: Police question suspected extortionist Someone demanding several million euros left poisoned baby food on supermarket shelves in Germany. Police have arrested a suspect they believe is behind the attempted extortion. Police seeking people who threatened to poison food Poisoned food: German police searching for blackmailer near Lake Constance German pensioner blackmails Haribo, gets years in prison 'Marzipan blackmail' arrest in Kiel after suspect threatened schools Germany's Greens party willing to explore Jamaica talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU and the FDP The Greens have voted unanimously to approve exploratory negotiations to form Germany's next government with Chancellor Merkel's CDU/CSU and the laissez-faire Free Democrats. Talks could start by the end of October. 'Jamaica coalition': The future for Germany? German public backs Angela Merkel's plans for a 'Jamaica coalition': survey Migration: Angela Merkel's first hurdle to forming a coalition FDP: Are Germany's 'liberals' in reality 'libertarians'? Opinion: Sunny days are over for Angela Merkel What is the role of Germany's parliamentary opposition? World Europe Beyond Catalonia: Separatist movements in Western Europe Catalonia's regional government plans to hold its independence referendum on Sunday. But separatist movements are not unique to Spain: There are several other European regions that have aspirations to become autonomous. Tensions rise as Catalonian independence vote draws near Catalonia, Madrid ramp up rhetoric ahead of contested independence referendum Scotland delays independence vote until after Brexit talks In Corsica, a language breeds controversy Sports Borussia Mönchengladbach's Lars Stindl: 'It feels special every time I walk out onto the pitch' Borussia Mönchengladbach captain Lars Stindl didn't make his debut with the national team until he was 28. He spoke to DW about winning the Confederations Cup and keeping work and family life separate. Stindl strike seals Confederations Cup win for Germany Hannover's Lars Stindl confirms summer move to Borussia Mönchengladbach Who needs Ousmane Dembele? Andriy Yarmolenko stars as Dortmund edge win Dortmund forward Andriy Yarmolenko has hit the ground running since replacing the sold Ousmane Dembele and was crucial to their 2-1 win in Augsburg. The Bundesliga leaders were not at their best but got the job done. Who is Borussia Dortmund's new signing Andriy Yarmolenko? Opinion: Dortmund got the best possible price for Dembele Pierre Emerick Aubameyang nets hat trick as Dortmund put six past Gladbach Borussia Dortmund have the firepower but there's room for improvement in defense Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund beat Augsburg, Nordderby ends in a draw Hamburg and Werder Bremen play to a scoreless draw in the 107th Bundesliga Nordderby. Tatsuya Ito wrecked havoc in his first ever start for Hamburg, and Andre Hahn had several chances to put Hamburg ahead.   © Deutsche Welle 2017