Daily Bulletin | 14.02.2018, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 14.02.2018 | 18:30 UTC What links Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption probe and ThyssenKrupp? How is the Israeli prime minister linked to an allegedly corrupt deal with German steel producer ThyssenKrupp? And what role did the German side play? Netanyahu calls police report a 'biased, extreme document' How Deniz Yücel's year in prison affects German-Turkish relations There's rarely a discussion about German-Turkish relations in which Deniz Yücel's name does not come up. The imprisoned journalist has been effectively held hostage in Turkey by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a year. Deniz Yücel in jail in Turkey for a year without trial Deniz Yücel doesn't want release tainted by 'dirty deal' Opinion: Deniz Yücel's year in Turkish prison Kuwait summit promises $30 billion in Iraq reconstruction aid The three-day meeting in Kuwait City brought 74 nations together to help Iraq financially rebuild after 15 years of war. Among the biggest donors was neighboring Turkey's $5 billion pledge. Countries pledge billions to rebuild Iraq Life after IS: Christmas service in Mosul Merkel urged to include 'Digital Minister' in her next cabinet A single "digitization ministry" is wanted by German industry as part of the next government. They warn Chancellor Angela Merkel that her next coalition can no longer spread digitization across four portfolios. German business underwhelmed by coalition talks South African President Jacob Zuma says efforts to oust him 'unfair' President Zuma faces a deadline Wednesday to respond to a ruling ANC party order to leave office. With parliament bringing forward a no-confidence vote against Zuma to Thursday, he appears to have run out of road. Police raid Gupta home Turkish-Russian missile deal puts NATO on edge Ankara has inked a defense deal with Moscow that could further derail ties with its NATO allies. How will they react? And could the deal still be reversed? Teri Schultz reports from Brussels. 'Operation Olive Branch' continues despite US warning Are China and Russia challenging US military dominance? China is strengthening its military might, while Russia is asserting its foreign policy influence. IISS expert Bastian Giegerich talks to DW about changing US global dominance and the threat of a "great-power war." Can free public transport really cut emissions? Germany is reportedly mulling plans for fare-free public transport. But to reduce emissions, it might be better off investing in improved services and penalizing car use, expert Oded Cats explains. Come on and take a free ride! Futureproofing Germany: Can Europe's powerhouse live in the digital fast lane? For years, investment in digital infrastructure has been urged in Germany, with business leaders saying the country risks being left behind. But is Europe's powerhouse really so unprepared for the digital revolution? Germany's low-speed internet Frankfurt car show offers glimpse into future "Digital competence is lacking!" Winter Olympics Day 5 roundup Germany added two more golds to their haul on Day 5 despite weather trouble. Men's ice hockey started with upsets, the curling round robin got underway and there was a new Olympic record in the ladies' speed skating.   © Deutsche Welle 2018