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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.

March 12, 2026

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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.

March 12, 2026

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.

March 12, 2026

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.

March 12, 2026

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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.

March 12, 2026

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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.

March 12, 2026