“Europe can do more and Europe must do more,” said Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament. “It is a shame and a confession of failure how many countries run away from responsibility and how little money we provide for rescue missions.” French President Francois Hollande told French TV Sunday, “Europe must mobilize more ships, more overflights by aircraft.”  Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy told a political rally, “Words won’t do anymore.”

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the latest tragedy is an urgent reminder “of the critical need for a robust search and rescue capacity in the Mediterranean. It has become “the world’s deadliest route used by asylum seekers and migrants.” Even Pope Francis, speaking in St. Peter’s Square yesterday spoke out. “There are fears there could be hundreds of dead. The international community must act decisively and promptly to prevent similar tragedies”.

Royal News: Prince William might miss his second royal child being born to attend an engagement with his grandmother Queen Elizabeth. But he said, he would do everything he can to attend a First World War commemoration at the Cenotaph in London on Saturday, despite it being the due date of his baby to enter the world. It is 100 years since the ill-fated Gallipoli landings in Turkey and the prince will join the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh for the moving service. It leaves Kate facing the possibility of giving birth alone when she goes into labour and has to travel to St Mary’s Hospital in London’s Paddington. A spokesman for Prince William said, “The Duke’s intention is to be at the commemorations. Being the 100th anniversary it is very important to him.”