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NBA signs AI deal with Alibaba ahead of preseason games in China Alibaba Cloud named cloud computing and AI partner of NBA China as the basketball league returns after six…

Germany repeals little-used fast track citizenship scheme A survey by German media found that fewer than 1,000 people had applied to the programme. A protester holds a sign reading ‘Together…

EXPLAINER Trump announces Gaza ceasefire deal: What we know and what’s next This is the first phase of a 20-point plan announced by Trump last week. Donald Trump at the…

No to Trump: Why Afghanistan’s neighbours have opposed US Bagram plan Participants of the Moscow Format of Consultations on Afghanistan, including Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Russian Foreign…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,323 Here are the key events from day 1,323 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A residential neighbourhood hit during a Russian drone and…

Trump says Israel and Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan Mediator Qatar said that more details of the agreement would be announced at a later date.…

France’s Macron to appoint new prime minister within 48 hours The announcement came after last-ditch talks by outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu failed to find a solution to crisis. France’s President…

Trump calls to jail Chicago mayor, Illinois governor in immigration dispute Trump slams Chicago mayor and Illinois governor resisting his mass deportation campaign as troops arrive in state. Military personnel…

Video Duration 29 minutes 25 seconds play-arrow29:25Inside Story Is the US trying to topple Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro? A United States military build-up and strikes on boats near Venezuela. President…