Chinese battery giant CATL posts annual revenue drop ahead of Hong Kong listing

The Russian captain of the container ship Solong, Vladimir Motin, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following a collision with a US oil tanker in the North Sea that resulted in the death of a Filipino sailor and another crew member missing. Thirty-six people were rescued from both vessels. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorized the charges, emphasizing the defendant's right to a fair trial. Full Article

Paris, Rome, and London have ordered new air defense missiles in response to a US policy shift in ties with Europe, where President Trump questioned the US role in NATO. The joint statement by France, Italy, and the United Kingdom confirms the order of 218 additional Aster missiles and accelerated delivery of previously ordered missiles, demonstrating their commitment to bolstering air defense capabilities. This move comes amid pressure for European governments to enhance defense measures...

Three kidnappers were sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for attempting to abduct Israeli record producer Itay Kashti in a botched kidnap plot motivated by political, religious, and financial reasons. The trio, Mohammad Comrie, Faiz Shah, and Elijah Ogunnubi-Sime, targeted Kashti by posing as representatives of Polydor Records and assaulting him at an isolated cottage in Wales. Despite suffering injuries, Kashti managed to escape and alert the police, leading to the arrest...

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of Russia and Ukraine agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire led by Washington, following discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin endorsed the ceasefire idea with some reservations, citing concerns about enforcement and potential military advantages for Ukraine. Trump mentioned ongoing negotiations with Kyiv, including discussions on territorial concessions, the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility, and Ukraine's NATO membership, and expressed hope for further...

British national Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, died in Kenya after being struck by a government vehicle in President William Ruto's motorcade in Nairobi. The driver was arrested and released on bail, sparking social media outrage over the high-speed driving. Frederick was visiting family in Kenya, and a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Full Article

Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to new allegations in court, including lengthened timeline of sex trafficking and racketeering, added victims, and forcing employees into sexual encounters. Diddy appeared with grayer hair, wearing a tan jumpsuit, supported by family. Trial scheduled for May 5, with prosecution claiming evidence not shared by defense. Diddy remains in jail pending trial, facing potential life sentence if found guilty of running criminal enterprise. Full Article