• Reuters

    Red Sea disruption cuts Q2 capacity by 15%-20%, Maersk says

    The disruption to container shipping traffic in the Red Sea is expected to reduce the industry's capacity between the Far East and Europe by some 15%-20% in the second quarter, shipping group Maersk said on Monday. The company, viewed as a barometer of world trade, last week said that shipping disruptions caused by Houthi militants' attacks on vessels in the Red Sea were expected to last at least until the end of the year.

  • France 24

    Chad votes for president after three years of military rule

    Chadians go to the polls on Monday after three years of military rule following the death of long-time ruler Idriss Deby, the first presidential election in Africa's Sahel region since a wave of coups. Mahamat Idriss Deby has been serving as transitional president since taking power after his father Idriss Deby, who ruled Chad for 30 years, was killed in battle in April 2021. Deby has promised to bolster security, strengthen the rule of law and increase electricity production. But his chief oppo

  • PA Media: UK News

    Tories may not win election, Sunak admits while claiming hung Parliament likely

    Tory rebels have urged the Prime Minister to change political course rightwards after a local election drubbing.