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AI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removed

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AI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removed
In a fictional scenario, the model was willing to expose that the engineer seeking to replace it was having an affair.

27. Hectic two weeks leaves Russia confident - and peace in Ukraine feeling no closer

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On Ukraine peace talks, the Kremlin has played for time through deflections and side-steps, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

28. Harvard foreign students face uncertainty as Trump plan to block enrollment is halted - for now

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It comes a day after the administration said it had revoked Harvard's access to student visa programmes.

29. Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic

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As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.

30. She found her daughter after 44 years. Now she's suing Korea's government

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Hundreds made damning allegations of fraud, kidnapping and trafficking about an overseas adoption programme.

31. Two teens admit machete murder of boy, 14, on bus

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Kelyan Bokassa died shortly after being attacked on a double-decker bus in south-east London.

32. Leclerc fastest despite complaints and collision

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Charles Leclerc sets the pace in first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, despite consistently complaining about the behaviour of his Ferrari.

33. Ukraine and Russia poised for biggest prisoner swap but details scarce

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Officials agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, during otherwise fruitless talks a week ago.

34. Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones

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Donald Trump says he is "recommending" a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union imported into the US.

35. Verdict expected in Kim Kardashian heist trial in Paris

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Prosecutors are seeking the toughest jail terms of 10 years for the four men accused of carrying out the robbery.

36. AI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removed

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In a fictional scenario, the model was willing to expose that the engineer seeking to replace it was having an affair.

37. Special Forces officer blocked 1,585 Afghans from UK

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Documents shown to court by MoD show the officer rejected every application referred to him in the summer of 2023.

38. US says Sudan used chemical weapons in war as it issues new sanctions

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The state department is imposing new sanctions on the country's government because of the findings.

39. Rain in UK forecast for May bank holiday weekend but will it be a total washout?

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High pressure which has brought a dry and sunny spring so far is loosening its grip allowing spells of wind and rain for the UK over the next few days.

40. Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay offer

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The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was "derisory".

41. William: Attenborough was 'inspiration' for new show

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The Prince of Wales says his new series on rangers follows in the nature broadcaster's footsteps.

42. The Papers: 'Chagos surrender' and 'Shipshape Kate'

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The fallout from the PM's controversial Chagos Islands deal features prominently in Friday's papers.

43. What not to miss at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025

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Four stages, 100 acts. Not sure where to start? Greg James, Jack Saunders and Sian Eleri have you covered.

44. What we know so far

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Police say the victims, a young couple, were shot by a man who shouted "free, free Palestine".

45. Patients from Nottingham killer's NHS trust carried out stabbings weeks before attack

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Two men under the care of the same NHS trust as Valdo Calocane carried out stabbings weeks before the Nottingham attacks.

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