The two children were aged 3 and 4 years old, the charity RESQSHIP said, adding that there were 59 survivors. The Mediterranean sea crossing from Libya to Italy has become increasingly dangerous in recent years.

Germany's top diplomat said the release of Israeli hostages was a top priority for Berlin. He added that there should be room for criticizing Israel and this "must not lead to antisemitism."

The US and Iran have suggested a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program ended positively. The two are bargaining over US sanctions relief in exchange for Iran ending its uranium enrichment program.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban is vilifying neighboring Ukraine in a bid to appeal to his supporters and discredit the opposition.

An unprecedented smear campaign against Ukraine is raging in Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban wants his fellow citizens to vote against Ukraine's accession to the EU. What's behind it all?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for a ceasefire beginning Monday. US President Trump has urged Kyiv and Moscow to meet in Turkey on Thursday. Follow DW for more.

Friedrich Merz says Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for direct peace talks with Kyiv is insufficient. The German chancellor says a ceasefire with Ukraine should come first. Follow DW for more.

Indian and Pakistani diplomats believe that while the new ceasefire deal over Kashmir was welcome, it will take a lot more to address the long-term distrust between the two countries. Experts from both sides spoke to DW.

Indian and Pakistani diplomats believe that while the new ceasefire deal over Kashmir was welcome, it will take a lot more to address the long-term distrust between the two countries. Experts from both sides spoke to DW.

In the two days since the new German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz tightened border controls, 19 people who had applied for asylum have reportedly been turned away.

The new pontiff spoke about the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Pakistan and India in his first Sunday blessing. Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square to hear Pope Leo's address.

The talks aim to end Iran's uranium enrichment program in exchange for an easing of US sanctions. Tehran and Washington both have said they prefer diplomacy to resolve the dispute.

The US demands Iran stop uranium enrichment, while Iran refuses to compromise on its nuclear rights. Tehran and Washington both have said they prefer diplomacy to resolve the dispute.

A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan appears to be holding, despite violation allegations. US President Trump has praised both countries and said trade would be ramped up with the neighboing states. Follow DW.

Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk — arrested and held for over six weeks — says she will continue seeking justice. She co-authored an op-ed criticizing Tufts' response to the war in Gaza.

No sooner had Friedrich Merz announced new government positions than accusations of "lobbyism" began to fly. How is lobbying regulated in Germany — and how big a problem is it?

HIV patients are losing access to medication, while healthcare programs have come to a halt. What impact are the Trump administration's USAID cuts having on healthcare in Africa?

HIV patients are losing access to medication, while healthcare programs have come to a halt. What impact has the Trump administration's USAID cuts had on healthcare in Africa?

Germany and Israel are commemorating the beginning of their postwar relationship, with the war in Gaza omnipresent.

South Korea's ruling conservative party voted to keep Kim Moon-soo as its presidential candidate. A vote took place to make former PM Han Duck-soo the candidate, which failed to pass.