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.
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.
Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin’s presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state’s stability.
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East’s reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
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.
Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump “mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation”.
Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore’s air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
