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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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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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Co-founder of Copenhagen's Noma steps down after abuse allegations

Co-founder of Copenhagen's Noma steps down after abuse allegations

The co-founder of Noma, several times crowned the best restaurant in the world, Danish chef Rene Redzepi said Thursday that he was stepping down, following reports of past abuse at his fabled restaurant.

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Force bank on veterans Beale and Bridge to dictate againt Hurricanes

Force bank on veterans Beale and Bridge to dictate againt Hurricanes

Western Force are banking on veterans Kurtley Beale and George Bridge to help turn around their Super Rugby season, with the pair charged with running a daunting game on Friday against the Wellington Hurricanes.

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Italy, USA and Canada advance at World Baseball Classic

Italy, USA and Canada advance at World Baseball Classic

Unbeaten Italy advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals by routing Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday, allowing the fancied collection of United States stars into the last eight as well.

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For Russia's 'Mr Nobody', Hollywood leap feels 'unreal'

For Russia's 'Mr Nobody', Hollywood leap feels 'unreal'

Two years ago he was a videographer at a small‑town Russian school, filming patriotic lessons and morning drills in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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England can win World Cup despite Six Nations blip, says May

England can win World Cup despite Six Nations blip, says May

Former international winger Jonny May believes that England could still win the World Cup under Steve Borthwick despite the team's Six Nations struggles.

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'Mystic Jack' Conan happy he made right call on Irish fortunes

'Mystic Jack' Conan happy he made right call on Irish fortunes

Ireland backrow forward Jack Conan is as quick with his tongue as he is on his feet.

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Veteran Allan determined to continue Italy's rise up the rugby ranks

Veteran Allan determined to continue Italy's rise up the rugby ranks

Tommaso Allan has seen first-hand Italy's remarkable rise as a rugby union nation and the the Perpignan fly-half is bursting with pride about last weekend's first-ever win over England which has given the Azzurri another chance to break new ground.

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