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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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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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Entertainment

Streaming service

A subscription or ad-supported service that delivers films, series or music over the internet on demand.

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Entertainment

Box office

The money a film earns from cinema ticket sales, reported for opening weekends and in total.

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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.

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