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Alonso fears more pain in China with struggling Aston Martin

Alonso fears more pain in China with struggling Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso said Thursday he expects another difficult weekend wrestling with his new Aston Martin at the Chinese Grand Prix after failing to finish the season-opener in Australia.

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Iran targets fuel facilities, sending oil soaring again

Iran targets fuel facilities, sending oil soaring again

Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets on Thursday, hours after two oil tankers were hit, sending crude prices soaring again despite record reserve releases.

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Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on

Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on

Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells.

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Lebanon says 7 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Lebanon says 7 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed at least seven people early on Thursday, another attack in the heart of the capital as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel.

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Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply

Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply

Australia will adjust fuel quality standards to allow higher sulfur levels for around two months in a move that will release 100 million litres into the domestic supply, officials said Thursday.

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Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Britain's Wayve

Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Britain's Wayve

Uber announced Thursday its first robotaxi partnership in Japan, teaming up with Nissan and British artificial intelligence autonomous driving startup Wayve for a trial this year in Tokyo.

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Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm

Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm

Three crew members were "believed to be trapped" aboard a Thai bulk carrier that was hit by two projectiles on Wednesday while travelling through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the vessel's owner said.

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Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release

Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release

Oil prices soared back above $100 Thursday as Iran's fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency.

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Bane powers Magic over Cavs for fifth NBA win in a row

Bane powers Magic over Cavs for fifth NBA win in a row

Desmond Bane scored 35 points, including a crucial late three-pointer, to spark Orlando's 128-122 victory over visiting Cleveland on Wednesday, stretching the Magic win streak to five games.

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War forces lengthy detours for Iranian truck drivers to Iraq

War forces lengthy detours for Iranian truck drivers to Iraq

Rubbing his hands together to warm them, Iranian truck driver Reza curses the more than 300-kilometre detour he was forced to make to enter Iraq after the war closed most of the usually busy border crossings.

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