Daily Bulletin | 06.01.2018, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 06.01.2018 | 19:30 UTC News Donald Trump claims to be a 'stable genius' on Twitter US President Donald Trump has praised his own mental state and described himself as a "very stable genius." The comments come as a response to the 'Fire and Fury' book, which portrayed him as intellectually limited. Donald Trump-Steve Bannon spat: President's lawyers issue legal threat Michael Wolff: Who is the 'Fire and Fury' author? 'Fire and Fury' paints strange picture of Trump family ties 'Fire and Fury': Trump too overwhelmed to consider Europe Secretary of State Rex Tillerson rejects rumors of resignation 'Fire and Fury' book on Trump White House goes on sale Authorities take precautions as rivers across Germany continue to flood Snow melt in the Alps and volatile weather patterns have caused rivers across Germany to break their banks. Europe's most important shipping routes have been closed off to traffic, with some locals facing evacuation. Romantic Rhine German cities ready themselves for climate change More storms and flooding: How we'll need to adapt to extreme weather Two Dead After Torrential Rains Cause Flooding in Germany After the thaw, Germany braces itself for flooding Swimmers unaware of dangerous bacteria in Rhine The comeback king Spain's former king Juan Carlos makes Epiphany return The monarch, who abdicated in 2014 after several scandals, has taken part in a traditional military ceremony in Madrid. Until recently, his successor and son, King Felipe VI, had distanced himself from the 80-year-old. Spain's Rajoy ignores call to meet with Catalan separatists Catalonia: Carles Puigdemont demands Spain restore his government Catalan ex-vice president Oriol Junqueras must stay in jail Catalonia election: Spain's Mariano Rajoy rules out new national vote Spain's King Felipe VI urges Catalan leaders to avoid new confrontation Foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey urge rapprochement Berlin and Ankara are willing to overcome their differences "through dialogue," said Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu during a visit to Germany. He described his German colleague Sigmar Gabriel as a "friend." German-Turkish dialogue in tense times German activist speaks out about Turkey imprisonment 'My husband loves his work.' Dilek Yücel speaks to DW about jailed journalist, Deniz Yücel Turkey's Mevlut Cavusoglu urges 'fresh start' with Germany Turkey pushes for normalizing relations with Germany Germany and Turkey in 2017: a rollercoaster relationship Artists call for Turkey to release German journalist Deniz Yucel after 300 days in prison First migrant deaths of 2018 reported in Mediterranean Eight migrants have died, scores rescued and dozens are missing after their rubber dinghy ran into trouble off the Libyan coast. One rescue charity said those picked up had been in the sea for several hours. Amnesty: EU complicit in Libya migrant abuse Migrants find conditions in Spain no better than at home France's Macron says Libya grants access for evacuations UN migration agency urges Facebook to combat human traffickers UN: EU cooperation with Libya has led to 'unimaginable horrors' for migrants The EU migrant relocation and resettlement scheme - what you need to know Italy receives first plane of refugees from Libyan detention camps Egypt: Protesters clash with police over death of detainee in Cairo Several protesters in Cairo were reportedly injured and about 40 arrested after clashing with police over the death of a detainee. Cairo's security chief has said there will be an investigation into the man's death. Cairo: Five years after the revolution Egypt: Senior judge hangs himself in cell after corruption allegations Egyptians protest new law on demonstrations Egypt passes new laws restricting protests Two Egyptian activists die, police under scrutiny Two Zimbabwe ex-ministers face corruption charges Zimbabwe's former foreign minister and ex-energy minister have been released on bail after being charged with corruption. They are the latest to face charges following the arrests of a number of Mugabe cabinet ministers. Mugabe's nearly four-decade rule leaves mark on Zimbabwe Quest to extradite Ethiopia's dictator Mengistu as Mugabe departs Zimbabwe court coup ruling raises concern over Mnangagwa Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe resigns Zimbabwe military threatens coup against Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF Will Africa's autocrats stay in power? Zimbabwean cabinet sworn in amid criticism Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe under house arrest Opinion: the Mugabe era is over, the old regime is not Zimbabwe: coup general appointed vice president Zimbabwe's new cabinet: Little sign of change World Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi gears up for re-election Egyptian voters may be heading to the polls early this year to pick their president. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's re-election seems likely, but the opposition is preparing to put up a tough fight. Egypt: Protesters clash with police over death of detainee in Cairo Egypt extends state of emergency for three months Egypt: Police kill 3 militants in shootout after church attack Egypt: Court sentences former President Mohammed Morsi for 'insulting judiciary' Egypt: Gunmen launch deadly attack on Coptic church Egypt executes 15 suspected Sinai militants Former Egyptian premier Ahmed Shafiq still considering presidential bid The long record of terror on the Sinai Peninsula Sports Kamil Stoch sweeps Four Hills with a victory in Bischofshofen Poland's Kamil Stoch has defended his Four Hills Tournament victory in style, completing a clean sweep with a victory in Bischofshofen. He becomes the first to win all four events since Germany's Sven Hannawald. Richard Freitag's Four Hills dream over after injury Kamil Stoch completes Four Hills double with Garmisch win Kamil Stoch wins first leg of Four Hills tournament Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic earn Switzerland Hopman Cup win Switzerland have collected their third Hopman Cup title as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic defeated Germany's team of Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber. The title is Switzerland's first since 2002. Roger Federer beats Alexander Zverev to advance to ATP Finals last four Angelique Kerber inspires Germany in Hopman Cup   © Deutsche Welle 2018