Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems.
Forty-five years after Formula 1 last roared around Madrid, the Spanish capital is celebrating its return this weekend with a brand-new circuit, accessible from the city centre via only a metro ride.
Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement.
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Tens of thousands of people gathered on Saturday in Kosovo's capital to demand the acquittal of former President Hashim Thaci, days ahead of a long-awaited war crimes verdict against the ex-guerrilla leader.
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Philippine disaster agency workers carried coffins to a cemetery in the resort town of Coron on Saturday, intended for the temporary burial of victims of a ferry fire that has killed dozens of people.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping joined the leaders of Russia, Iran, India and other BRICS nations in New Delhi on Saturday, seeking common ground on the Middle East war as deep divisions test the 11-member bloc.
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his players Saturday that any drop in focus could bring them crashing back down to earth after a spectacular start to the season.
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World number one Nelly Korda finally tasted defeat in a Solheim Cup foursomes match on Saturday, as Europe took a precious 7-5 lead over the United States after a dramatic session.
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Donald Trump met Irish leaders in Dublin Saturday as he embarked on a two-day visit to Ireland that mixes diplomacy and golf, once again blurring the lines between his presidency and personal business interests.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G20 summit in December, in an interview released Saturday, as efforts intensify to end the conflict.
Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday.
Qubit Insurance, an independent, AMF-licensed brokerage serving clients across Quebec, has revealed that a significant portion of Quebec homeowners may be underinsured due to rising construction costs. In a recent review of 1,200 new client policies, the brokerage found that 38% were underinsured relative to current rebuilding costs by an average of 16%.
Donald Trump landed in Ireland under tight security Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests.
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US President Donald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution on Friday to install statues of George Washington, in his latest bid to reshape the treasured museum he has faulted over its presentation of American history and values.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a BRICS summit alongside leaders from India, Russia and Iran as wars, trade and energy test the divided grouping.
Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime.
Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow.
Calls are growing louder in Europe for action against "pervert" smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women appeared online -- with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale.
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