Russian captain pleads not guilty to manslaughter in UK court over North Sea tanker collision.

The Russian captain of a cargo ship, Vladimir Motin, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in a UK court after his vessel collided with a U.S. tanker in the North Sea. The collision, which occurred on March 10, led to the death of a Filipino crew member, Mark Angelo Pernia. Motin appeared via videolink from prison and denied the charge. The environmental impact was less severe than feared, but nurdles have washed up along England's coast. His trial is set for January 12.