Daily Bulletin | 25.03.2018, 17:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 25.03.2018 | 17:30 UTC Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont detained in Germany German police have arrested the former Catalan leader based on a European warrant. Crowds have clashed with police in Barcelona, escalating tensions in Spain's Catalonia crisis. Heiko Maas embarks on a tricky trip to Israel Will new German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas manage to address the many unresolved areas of bilateral tension on his first official visit to Israel? A summary of the main points of conflict. Bundeswehr in Afghanistan: What you need to know The German government has extended the German armed forces' mission to Afghanistan until March 31, 2019. DW looks at the Bundeswehr's role in the country. Deniz Yücel thanks supporters In his first public appearance since he was released from prison, journalist Deniz Yücel has thanked his supporters. But his ordeal may not yet be over, as his trial in Turkey looks set to start in the summer. German defense minister tells troops in Afghanistan to prepare for long haul German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has told Bundeswehr troops in Afghanistan they should prepare to stay in the country for the foreseeable future. This follows the Bundestag's decision to raise troop numbers. Turkey takes 'total control' of Syria's Afrin, says state media Turkish forces have ousted the Kurdish YPG militia from the Syrian enclave of Afrin, a week after they captured the main town that bears the same name. The military is now sweeping for mines to allow residents to return. Cricket ball tampering: Australian PM expresses shock as authorities launch probe Australian captain Steve Smith stepped down after admitting that his team conspired to tamper with the ball during a test match. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called the incident a "shocking disappointment." Afrin, refugees, rights: EU-Turkey summit set for showdown The relationship between the EU and Turkey has become very frosty. At their summit in Bulgaria, Turkish officials will discuss human rights and military operations with their EU counterparts. First direct flight from Australia to UK lands at London's Heathrow Australian airline Qantas has made aviation history by directly connecting Australia and Europe. DW also looks at some of the other longest flights in the world. © Deutsche Welle 2018