EU leaders to call for ‘humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire’ – Europe live

EU leaders set to outline concerns about humanitarian situation in Gaza and call for immediate humanitarian pause

Two people died as they attempted to reach Spain's Canary Islands, while four others were evacuated to hospital in serious condition, the Spanish maritime rescue service said, Reuters reported.

The 34 survivors comprised 27 men and seven women of sub-Saharan African origin, a spokesperson for the rescue service told Reuters.