Iran War Live Updates: Top Iranian Negotiators Arrive in Qatar for Talks on Peace Deal
President Trump gave conflicting signals over how much progress had been made in the talks. Both the United States and Iran suggested that a breakthro…
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Pope Leo warns AI must be “disarmed” in landmark encyclical
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Russia deploys hypersonic missile in latest major strikes on Ukraine
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Far-right Elam party inspired by Golden Dawn makes gains in Cyprus election
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Russian GPS jamming, NATO attack fears raise alarm in Baltic region
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Nigel Farage’s Russian hack claim ‘without any merit’, former NCSC chief says
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Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe
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Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical
The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.
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Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal
President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.