Von Der Leyen seeks second term,vessel attacked off Yemen,Hungary to vote on Sweden’s NATO bid.

- Ursula von der Leyen, current head of the European Commission, aims for a second term, endorsed by her party, focusing on progressive initiatives like the Green Deal. - The Rubymar cargo vessel, registered in the UK, was attacked by Houthi rebels off Yemen's coast, leading to disruptions in maritime trade routes. - Hungary's parliament is expected to vote on Sweden's NATO bid, ending months of delay by the nationalist government, amidst mounting pressure from allies.