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World champion Norris says McLaren must 'improve in all areas'

World champion Norris says McLaren must 'improve in all areas'

World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that McLaren have made some progress since a disappointing opening to the season in Australia but warned they still need to "improve in all areas".

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Early F1 leader Russell says 'championship means nothing at this point'

Early F1 leader Russell says 'championship means nothing at this point'

George Russell said Thursday the "championship means nothing at this point" as the Mercedes ace enters the second weekend of the Formula One season top of the pile following victory in Melbourne.

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Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China

Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China

Charles Leclerc said Thursday he hoped the Chinese year of the horse would bring Ferrari luck in Shanghai after a torrid race there 12 months ago.

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Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes

Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes

Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific announced new fuel surcharges for most routes Thursday that are roughly double the existing ones.

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China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups

China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups

China approved what it called an "ethnic unity" law on Thursday, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups such as the Uyghurs.

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BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffs, China woes

BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffs, China woes

German carmaker BMW reported a three percent fall in annual profit on Thursday, despite US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China, far smaller than the double-digit plunges seen at rivals.

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Electric vehicle rethink to cost Honda almost $16 billion

Electric vehicle rethink to cost Honda almost $16 billion

Japan's Honda said Thursday it expected to book nearly $16 billion in expenses and losses related to a major reorientation of its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, blaming US policy changes and tariffs.

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Verstappen jokes new F1 cars 'more like Mario Kart'

Verstappen jokes new F1 cars 'more like Mario Kart'

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was "practising with Mario Kart" because it was more realistic than his simulator.

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North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup

North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup

North Korea pledged Thursday there will be no more sideline protests during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia after causing a stir against China.

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From Kyiv to UK, Ukrainian drone production spans Europe

From Kyiv to UK, Ukrainian drone production spans Europe

In an inconspicuous building near the UK's Mildenhall air base, drone manufacturer Ukrspecsystems is opening a new production line, like other Ukrainian arms companies looking to secure supply chain and boost capacity.

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