Nissan shares plunge over 10% after downbeat quarterly results, production-cut plans

A British national died after being hit by a vehicle in President William Ruto's motorcade in Nairobi. Kenya's National Police Service is investigating the incident, which occurred on Ngong Road. Video footage shows the motorcade speeding by as bystanders scream, with reports indicating the man was knocked down while crossing the busy road. Full Article

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russian President Putin of manipulating ceasefire proposal, claiming Moscow is adding preconditions to delay progress. Zelenskyy states Ukraine accepted US-backed unconditional ceasefire, while Russia complicates negotiations to continue war. Putin thanks world leaders for ceasefire efforts, emphasizes need for long-term peace and addressing root causes of crisis. Full Article

Early-rising stargazers in the UK witnessed a partial lunar eclipse just before dawn on Friday, with a "blood moon" created as the Moon moved into Earth's shadow, turning a dusky red. The eclipse was visible in most of the UK, while some western areas and the Americas may have seen a total eclipse. This natural phenomenon occurs when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon, causing it to appear red due to Rayleigh scattering in...

Defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the Indian Wells semi-finals after defeating Zheng Qinwen, setting up a match against teenager Mirra Andreeva. Swiatek, aiming for her third title at Indian Wells, could become the first woman since 1991 to win back-to-back titles. In the other semi-final, world number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Madison Keys in a rematch of the Australian Open final. Full Article

BMW's net profit for 2024 dropped by 36.9% to 7.68 billion euros, citing subdued demand in the Chinese market. The company expects a lower earnings margin of 5% to 7% in 2025 due to tariffs impacting earnings and a challenging competitive environment. BMW's chief financial officer noted that added tariffs on U.S. imports would decrease autos earnings margin by one percentage point, with ongoing challenges in China and supply chain support measures as headwinds for...

The U.S. and Israel have reached out to Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip under Trump's proposed plan, despite strong opposition and legal concerns. Sudan rejected the idea, while officials from Somalia and Somaliland claim they were unaware of any contacts. The plan, which involves moving over 2 million Palestinians, has faced criticism and concerns about potential war crimes. Full Article