German police have found the bodies of five children in an apartment in the western town of Solingen.
According to newspaper Bild's online edition, police were alerted by the children's grandmother.
The children were reportedly aged 1, 2, 3, 6 and 8.
The media report added that the 27-year-old mother attempted to take her own life at a train station in Düsseldorf, and was undergoing medical treatment.
Her 11-year-old son was found unharmed at the grandmother's home.
Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF agree integration deal
The Syrian government and Kurdish forces declared a ceasefire deal on Friday that sets out a phased integration of Kurdish fighters into the state, averting a potentially bloody battle and drawing US praise for a 'historic milestone'.
Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing
US President Donald Trump said it was dangerous for Britain to be getting into business with Beijing, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauded the economic benefits of resetting relations with China during a visit there on Friday.
Israel releases 15 Palestinian bodies as truce deal shifts to next phase
Israel has released 15 bodies of Palestinians killed during its war in Gaza, three days after recovering the remains of the last hostage, in moves mediators hope will pave the way to carrying out the next stage of US President Donald Trump's peace plan.
WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
There is a low risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, the World Health Organisation said on Friday, adding that it did not recommend travel or trade curbs after two infections reported by the South Asian nation.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.
The UAE government has announced it will present a memorial monument to the people of Kuwait, to be installed at Al Shaheed Park in Kuwait City.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has been awarded Portugal's highest cultural honour, the Grand Collar of the Order of Camões.
