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US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines

Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says

Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.

A Newspaper Is Raided and a Rights Group Outlawed Amid Kremlin Crackdown

VALERIE HOPKINS

As Moscow throttles Russia’s few remaining independent voices, the authorities targeted two of the most prominent, one a Nobel Peace Prize winner and the other headed by a Nobel laureate.

Amid U.S.-Iran Negotiations, Netanyahu’s Interests May Conflict With Trump’s

ISABEL KERSHNER

As the focus shifts to negotiations between the United States and Iran, no formal Israeli participation is planned.

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67

The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.

India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media

The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

The platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making bets on global events.

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

No Longer Off Limits, the Strait of Hormuz Remains Thorny Politically

MARK LANDLER

Even after a cease-fire, Iran is keeping a chokehold on traffic, forcing countries to cut deals that could put them at odds with the U.S.

Soaring Fuel Prices Squeeze China’s Frugal Truckers

JIAWEI WANG AND YASU TSUJI

Many long-haul truckers in China have a tight budget and live frugally on the road, sleeping and cooking in their vehicles. Now, the pain at the pump is forcing some drivers to rethink their lives.