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For Laura Linney, role in Parkinson's-themed movie marked a turning point

For Laura Linney, role in Parkinson's-themed movie marked a turning point

Laura Linney usually leaves her roles behind on set, but she couldn't quite do that with "Onwards and Sideways," a drama with a touch of humor that follows two people who are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease on the same day.

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UN calls for 'urgent action' to rein in AI in face of 'unprecedented risks'

UN calls for 'urgent action' to rein in AI in face of 'unprecedented risks'

The United Nations rights chief called Monday for countries and "frontier" artificial intelligence companies to act urgently to rein in a technology he warned posed "unprecedented risks".

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Doctors face life sentence over Greek pop star's death

Doctors face life sentence over Greek pop star's death

Doctors at a clinic where a major Greek pop star died last week in a blood cleaning treatment could face life in prison after prosecutors on Monday upgraded the charges against them.

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Richarlison not in Spurs League Cup squad: De Zerbi

Richarlison not in Spurs League Cup squad: De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison would not be in Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's League Cup tie at Liverpool even though his team are struggling badly for goals.

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Slow the AI race? Investors weigh the potential cost

Slow the AI race? Investors weigh the potential cost

Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI models are fuelling fears over the massive capital outlays in the sector -- and the prospect that profits from the promised revolution might not be enough to cover them.

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French defence group Thales calls on governments to regulate AI

French defence group Thales calls on governments to regulate AI

The head of French defence and technology group Thales called on governments Monday to take responsibility for regulating artificial intelligence, as more tech leaders sound the alarm over the technology's rapid rise.

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Three talking points from the Spanish Grand Prix

Three talking points from the Spanish Grand Prix

Eight wins, the most by an Italian driver in a single season, and blessed with good fortune as well as extreme talent, it is no longer a question of if Kimi Antonelli will win the drivers' world championship, but when?

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Germany seeks guarantees from Italy's UniCredit over Commerzbank takeover

Germany seeks guarantees from Italy's UniCredit over Commerzbank takeover

Germany's finance minister was due on Monday to meet the UniCredit CEO to seek guarantees over the future of Commerzbank, as the Italian lender gears up to complete a takeover of its German rival.

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Saudi football body vows action against Jota chants, Ronaldo urges life ban

Saudi football body vows action against Jota chants, Ronaldo urges life ban

Saudi Arabian football authorities promised to take action and Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al-Hilal's Ruben Neves about the death of Diogo Jota, his friend and former Portugal team-mate.

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Liverpool will have to accept 'ups and downs', says Iraola

Liverpool will have to accept 'ups and downs', says Iraola

Andoni Iraola admitted there would be "ups and downs" for Liverpool as he searches for consistency early in his Anfield reign following a stuttering start to the season.

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