People 'disdain' AI, says director Christopher Nolan
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan told AFP he believed the kind of movies he makes -- big-budget action films shot mostly on location -- would survive the spread of AI, a technology he says many people "disdain".
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Foreigners among 12 dead in Spanish wildfire, 23 missing
A fast-moving wildfire that has killed at least 12 people was tearing through area in southern Spain home to many foreign residents Friday after trapping people in burning vehicles and as they tried to flee on foot.
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Boeing to expand 737 MAX output as aviation giant charts comeback
Boeing will mark another step in a marathon comeback Friday when it commemorates expanded production of the 737 MAX, now an aircraft in heavy demand after earlier disasters tarnished the company's reputation.
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Merlier wins Tour de France seventh stage in sprint finish
Belgian Tim Merlier won the Tour de France seventh stage in a sprint finish at the end of a 175km run from Hagetmau to Bordeaux on Friday.
Read moreIndia's Mandhana and Kaur fall in inaugural women's Test at Lord's
India suffered a double blow as opener Smriti Mandhana fell agonisingly short of becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's on Friday before England dismissed Harmanpreet Kaur as well.
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New Portugal coach Jesus 'will call up' Ronaldo if available
Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as their new national team coach on Friday and he said he would continue to call on veteran superstar Cristiano Ronaldo if he is available, insisting the forward will "never" be a problem.
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Zverev ends wildcard Fery's run to reach first Wimbledon final
French Open champion Alexander Zverev ended the remarkable run of British wildcard Arthur Fery with a dominant semi-final victory on Friday to reach his first Wimbledon final.
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Commerzbank staff's legal bid against UniCredit rejected
German prosecutors said Friday they had rejected a complaint filed by Commerzbank's staff over alleged market manipulation by Italy's UniCredit in its hostile takeover bid for the Frankfurt-based bank.
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China approves fast-fashion giant Shein's Hong Kong listing bid
Fashion titan Shein has won approval from China's market watchdog for its initial public offering application in Hong Kong, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a statement on Friday.
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Foreigners among 12 dead in Spanish wildfire
A fast-moving wildfire that has killed at least 12 people was tearing through a tourist area in southern Spain on Friday after trapping people in burning vehicles and as they tried to flee on foot.
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