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More than 1,000 tech industry and research experts - including Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak - have warned in an open letter about "significant risks" posed by artificial intelligence (AI). They call for a halt of at least six months in the development of the technology and the establishment of a regulatory framework. Commentators discuss whether the technological advances in AI can and should be stopped.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been arrested while doing research in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, a key defence industry location. Gershkovich faces charges of espionage and is to be kept in pre-trial detention for two months. Up to now accredited foreign journalists have been less affected by the restrictions on press freedom in the country. Is this changing now?

Finland elects a new parliament on Sunday. Although the parties are in agreement on the key issue of joining Nato, it is not clear whether Prime Minister Sanna Marin will be able to retain her post. The right-wing populist Finns Party is neck and neck with Marin's Social Democrats in the polls - and both are lagging behind the National Coalition Party. Is the country facing a decisive change of course?

As part of his three-day visit to Germany, King Charles III has become the first monarch to address the Bundestag. In his speech to the parliament he praised the Anglo-German friendship and Germany's support for Ukraine. Commentators welcome his warm words, especially against the backdrop of Brexit.

The recommendation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to readmit Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions has sparked fierce criticism. Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Piotr Wawrzyk spoke of "a day of shame for the IOC" and Ukrainian athletes are pondering boycotts. Commentators examine motives and repercussions.