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Sanctions

Penalties such as trade bans, asset freezes or travel bans imposed by one or more countries on another country, group or person.

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Environment

Climate change

The long-term rise in global temperatures and changes in weather patterns, driven mainly by greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels.

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AI

Artificial intelligence

Computer systems that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognising images or making decisions.

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Energy

Solar power

Electricity or heat produced from sunlight, usually with photovoltaic panels.

Science

Satellite

An object that orbits a planet; usually a spacecraft used for communication, navigation, weather or observation.

Sports

Olympic Games

The leading international multi-sport event, held every four years in summer and winter editions.

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