• Reuters

    EU ends rule-of-law proceedings against Poland

    The European Union Commission no longer believes there is a risk to the rule of law in Poland, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, adding that the EU would therefore end rule-of-law proceedings against the country, which were initiated over six years ago. "Today marks the opening of a new chapter for Poland", von der Leyen said in a post on X. Last year, Donald Tusk, a pro-EU liberal, won the national election, putting Poland again on a more pro-EU course.

  • Reuters

    Maersk says Red Sea disruption could cut Asia-Europe capacity by a fifth

    The disruption to container shipping traffic in the Red Sea is increasing and is expected to reduce the industry's capacity between the Far East and Europe by up to 20% in the second quarter, shipping group Maersk said on Monday. Maersk and other shipping companies have diverted vessels around Africa's Cape of Good Hope since December to avoid attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi militants in the Red Sea, with the longer voyage times pushing freight rates higher. "The risk zone has expanded, and attacks are reaching further offshore," Maersk said in an updated advisory to customers on Monday.

  • PA Media: Sport

    Lando Norris: Donald Trump told me he was my ‘lucky charm’ after first F1 win

    The Englishman won the Miami Grand Prix.