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Россия после Путина: «Парламент с шансом в один процент»

Россия после Путина: «Парламент с шансом в один процент»

Конгресс народных депутатов работает в изгнании над законами, направленными на обеспечение демократического перехода в России. Москва запретила этот орган как террористическую организацию. Участник проекта Максим Мотин объясняет, почему он, несмотря на это, верит в успех этого политического эксперимента.

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Has AI become too powerful to control?

Has AI become too powerful to control?

One of OpenAI's most advanced models broke out of a locked-down test and attacked another company's website -- reviving fears that AI systems are slipping beyond their creators' control.

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Despite Haas struggles, youthful Bearman believes he can win

Despite Haas struggles, youthful Bearman believes he can win

Oliver Bearman has has made a spotty start to his Formula One career, but he told AFP he has "what it takes to become a world champion", hopefully for Ferrari.

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IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over 'political neutrality'

IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over 'political neutrality'

The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by the human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality, an IOC spokesperson told AFP on Friday.

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First person vaccinated during trial of new Ebola jab

First person vaccinated during trial of new Ebola jab

A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxford University said.

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More than 80,000 flee forest infernos in France and Spain

More than 80,000 flee forest infernos in France and Spain

Europe's wildfire crisis forced more than 80,000 people to flee for safety Friday, as holidaymakers boarded boats to escape fires on one French peninsula and Spanish officials ordered mass evacuations in towns near Madrid.

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Iryna Terekh: the trained architect behind Ukraine's deep-strike drones

Iryna Terekh: the trained architect behind Ukraine's deep-strike drones

She tours major international defence shows, negotiates with arms manufacturers and takes part in discussions on Europe's rearmament.

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Tens of thousands in France flee burning holiday haven, by road and sea

Tens of thousands in France flee burning holiday haven, by road and sea

Famous as a summer getaway for the likes of French actors Marion Cotillard and Jean Dujardin, the Cap Ferret peninsula has turned into a disaster zone due to wildfires, with more than 35,000 people evacuated by road and sea.

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At least 21 killed in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes

At least 21 killed in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes

At least 21 people were killed Friday in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes -- including at a gathering of Ukraine's defence industry just outside Kyiv and at a factory hundreds of miles east of Moscow.

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Maresca says it's a 'privilege' to succeed Guardiola at Man City

Maresca says it's a 'privilege' to succeed Guardiola at Man City

Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to follow Pep Guardiola as manager of Manchester City.

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