This is DW News and these are our top stories. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on his first visit to Brussels. Speaking at NATO headquarters, Mount said he fully supports the opportunity for a month-long ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the ball is in Moscow's court. Mount called the suggestion a test case over whether the Russian president is truly seeking peace.
Pakistani officials say four civilians were killed by shelling overnight in areas along the heavily militarized line of control. and local police say one civilian was killed in Indian-administered Kashmir. The death toll from India and Pakistan's biggest clashes in decades passed 50 on Friday, with each country accusing the other of launching drone attacks. Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. He presided over the
in the Sistine Chapel with the Cardinals who had elected him to succeed Pope Francis. Pope Leo asked the congregation for their help in spreading the Catholic Thanks. This is DW News from Berlin. You'll find much more on our website at dw.com.